The NFL Combine offered the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Doug Pederson and up-close view of some dazzling wide receivers putting their skills on display.
Alabama’s Henry Ruggs made himself millions, clocking a 4.27 40-yard dash at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ruggs didn’t break John Ross’s record of 4.22, but he definitely ensured he won’t be available for the Eagles at pick No. 21.
With several guys helping and hurting themselves, here are five takeaways from the wide receiver portion of the NFL Combine.
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1. Eagles will need to trade up to land Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb or Henry Ruggs III.
Ruggs III blazed a blistering 4.28 40-yard dash on his first attempt at Lucas Oil Field, further cementing his status as a legit top-10 talent.
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The Third pic.twitter.com/M39Gx1a3Nz— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 28, 2020
Ruggs time was officially changed to 4.27.
HENRY RUGGS OFFICIAL: 4.27 pic.twitter.com/TmFIWL4mTw
— PFF (@PFF) February 28, 2020
Jeudy is a polished route-runner and pass-catcher with a game that’s ideally suited for the No. 1 receiver spot in the NFL.
Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb putting on a show… #NFLCombine
pic.twitter.com/T6dJbUdm4z— Christopher Reiss (@NFL_ChrisReiss) February 28, 2020
Lamb is an athletic playmaker with outstanding ball skills who is set to become a monster in the NFL. Lamb combines his exceptional pass-catching skills with big-play skills and the ability to turn a short play into a score.
The sideline catch by CeeDee was so filthy, Jerry Jeudy had to show love 😳🔥 @_CeeDeeThree @jerryjeudy pic.twitter.com/M09ivjZRsm
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) February 28, 2020
