The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, marking the 38 consecutive year the city has hosted this pivotal event.
The NFL Scouting Combine showcased the athletic prowess of numerous prospects, with standout performances across various drills.
Two key assessments are the 40–yard dash and the bench press, which highlighted these athletes’ speed and strength. The bench press was 225 lbs. for all positions. Below is a breakdown of the top performers by position in each category.
Quarterbacks:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Brady Cook (Missouri): 4.59 seconds.
- Tyler Shough (Louisville): 4.64 seconds.
- Seth Henigan (Memphis): 4.76 seconds.
Throwing Ability:
- Jaxon Dart (Ole Miss University): Dart had the best throwing performances out of all the quarterbacks. He displayed good overallaccuracy on short and deep throws.
- Riley Leonard (Norte Dame University): Leonard performed well. He displayed the passing ability that he was unable to show while in college. He threw with good pacing, accuracy and ball placement.
- Tyler Shough (Louisville): Shough threw the ball well overall. He layered throws, threw with pacing and drove throws to the wide receivers.
Wide Receivers:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Matthew Golden (Texas): 4.29 seconds
- Dont’e Thorton (Tennesse): 4.30 seconds
- Chimere Dike (Florida): 4.34 seconds
Vertical Jump:
- Tai Felton (Maryland): 39.5 inches
- Jayden Higgins (Iowa State): 39 inches
- Tre Harris (Ole Miss) and Elic Ayomanor (Standford): 38.5 inches
Running Backs:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech): 4.32 seconds
- Brashard Smith (SMU): 4.39 seconds
- RJ Harvey (UCF): 4.40 seconds
Broad Jump:
- Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State): 11 feet
- DJ Giddens (Kansas State), Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) and Bhayshul Tuten (Virginia Tech): 10 feet 10 inches
- TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State): 10 feet 8 inches.
Defensive lineman:
40 – Yard Dash:
- James Pearce Jr. (Tennesse): 4.47 seconds
- Fadil Diggs (Syracuse): 4.57 seconds
- Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M): 4.59 seconds
Bench Press:
- Ethan Downs (Oklahoma): 32 reps
- Jordan Phillips (Marland): 29 reps
- Mike Green (Marshall): 28 reps
Linebackers:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Kain Medrano (UCLA): 4.46 seconds
- Eugene Asante (Auburn): 4.48 seconds
- Jihaad Campbell (Alabama): 4.52 seconds
Bench Press:
- Teddye Buchanan (California): 26 reps
- Nick Martin (Oklahoma): 26 reps
- Demetrius Knight Jr. (South Carolina): 22 reps
Defensive backs:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky): 4.28 seconds
- Darien Porter (Iowa State): 4.30 seconds
- Caleb Ransaw (Tulane): 4.33 seconds
Broad jump:
- Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina): 11 feet 6 inches
- Robert Longerbeam (Rutgers): 11 feet 2 inches
- Darien Porter (Iowa State): 10 feet 11 inches
Tight Ends:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Terrance Ferguson (Oregon): 4.63 seconds
- Joshua Simon (South Carolina): 4.65 seconds
- Cj Dippre ( Alabama): 4.69 seconds
Broad jump:
- Thomas Fidone II (Nebraska): 10 feet 6 inches
- Joshua Simon (South Carolina): 10 feet 4 inches
- Terrance Ferguson (Oregon): 10 feet 2 inches
Offensive lineman:
40 – Yard Dash:
- Jared Wilson (Georgia): 4.84 seconds
- Armand Membou (Missouri): 4.91 seconds
- Josh Savaiinea (Arizona): 4.95 seconds
Bench press:
- Luke Kandra (Cincinnati): 33 reps
- Armand Membou (Missouri) and Jackson Slater (Sacramento State): 31 reps
- Clay Webb (Jacksonville State): 29 reps
Notable Performances:
- Matthew Golden (WR, Texas): Golden delivered an impressive 4.29 second 40–yard dash, significantly boosting his draft stock and positioning him as a potential top – 15 pick.
- Jaxson Dart (QB, Ole Miss): Dart showcased exceptional arm strength and accuracy, outperforming the other quarterback prospects and elevating him into an early second-round pick.
- Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Virginia Tech): Tuten led his position in multiple metrics, including a 4.32 second 40–yard dash, which likely enhanced his draft stock.
- Armand Membou (OL, Missouri): Membou’s outstanding performance, particularly in agility drills, has potentially propelled him to be the first offensive lineman picked in the draft.
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has provided valuable insights into the upcoming draft, with several prospects enhancing their standings through remarkable performances.
