Fanspeak: 2013 Combine

Offense | Defense Risers: DL Margus Hunt, SMU- -Hunt had a huge Combine showing the potential he brings to the table at the next level. He excelled in pretty much every drill and displayed elite athleticism. He’s still raw as a prospect, but teams will feel more comfortable taking him early. DL Ziggy Ansah, BYU- … More »

Offense | Defense Risers: WR Tavon Austin, WVU- -Austin blew up the Combine with some fantastic workouts, while looking quite smooth running routes as well. This should have answered any remaining questions about whether or no Austin is a first rounder. Now the question will be if he will still be there for some teams picking at … More »

‘-Dee Milliner is the top corner in the draft, but there is some question with how high he should go, a huge combine could lock up a top 5 pick for Milliner. -Matt Elam is known as a premier in the box safety, but this combine will allow him to show some speed and quickness … More »

Linebackers: -Sean Porter should have a big Combine as I expect him to really shine in all the workout drills. He should also do pretty well in the linebacker as well and could work his way into the 2nd round discussion. -Manti Te’o will have to deal with the biggest part of his combine in … More »

Quarterbacks: –Geno Smith is working out and should impress scouts with his speed, accuracy, and arm strength. With Matt Barkley having to sit out he should lock up the top quarterback spot. –E.J. Manuel needs to have a big day, and not just athletically but throwing the football as well. If he can show some balance of … More »

NFL COMBINE Offensive Line Preview: -Oday Aboushi needed to come in and help himself with this combine, but he fared poorly in the bench press yesterday. He’ll need a strong day today to boost his stock back up, and hopefully he shows the feet to be a tackle at the next level. -Terron Armstead coming … More »

Top Tight Ends to Watch: Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame: -Eifert is fighting to be the top tight end drafted and should showcase well with his speed and physicality. Expect him to catch the ball well and continue his ascent into the first round. Zach Ertz, Stanford: -Ertz is battling Eifert on being the first tight … More »

Does a player’s great time in the Scouting Combine’s 40-yard dash mean they’ll end up succeeding in the NFL? We crunched the numbers (analysis and embed code beneath the infographic). To embed this infographic on your website, use the following code: <a href=”https://fanspeak.com/nfldraft/2013/02/20/infographic-does-combine-40-time-equal-success-in-the-nfl”><img title=”Does Combine 40 Time Mean Success in the NFL? From Fanspeak.com” alt=”Does … More »