NFL Combine ‘08 - Day 2

Darren McFadden - Arkansas
Talented junior tailback quieted growling critics with a blazing 4.33 official time that was the best of the event thus far. He came in at 211 lbs. and did a 33" VL and a 10'8" BJ in a fine overall performance.

RB Jonathan Stewart - Oregon
Powerful junior tailback had a strong showing with a 4.44 forty time, in addition to 28 reps and a fine 36.5 VL that probably guarantees a mid first round grade.

RB Rashard Mendenhall – Illinois
Tough junior tailback had a very strong showing including impressive 4.37 and 4.45 times and big efforts in the lifthing with 26 reps and a 33.5 VL.

WR Devin Thomas – Michigan St.
Fast junior wideout had a monster workout running two low 4.3 times including a 4.32 sprint. He is an explosive receiver at almost 6’2” and 215 lbs. with kickoff return skills.

WR Dexter Jackson - Appalachian St
Blazing small college athlete ran an impressive 4.27 time that was a hand held time. He has explosive suddenness to get to top speed with fine hands to make big plays.

Prospects on the Decline

RB Mike Hart - Michigan
Short tailback ran poorly with 4.67 and 4.69 forty times that makes his Michigan pro day critical for his draft status. He also had a subpar 28 vertical leap and added 23 reps in the lifting.

WR Mario Manningham - Michigan
Junior wideout failed to impress and ran disappointing 4.59 and 4.6 times that may cost him a first round grade. He also did only 16 reps and an average 32" VL and needs a strong showing at pro day.

WR Adarius Bowman - Oklahoma St
Big wideout may fall as much as any prospect after a surprisingly poor overall performance. He ran a poor 4.69 time with only 14 reps and needs to regroup at his pro day.

WR Davone Bess - Hawaii
Short junior wideout had a very disappointing performance with a poor 4.69 time and only 12 reps in the lifting. This makes his pro day critical to recover to earn even a middle round grade.

RB Ryan Torain - Arizona St
Big tailback needed a strong sprint event but he ran a subpar 4.64 time at 222 lbs. in additon to just 21 reps in the lifting.