NFL Combine - Day 6: Melifonwu stars as DBs wrap up pre-draft event
Throughout the NFL combine, theScore brings you all the results, reaction, and breaking stories as they happen.
What: 2017 NFL Scouting Combine
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
When: March 2-6
TV: NFL Network
Streaming: NFL.com
Schedule
- Days 1-2: Browns linked to Trubisky, Kizer impresses 49ers
- Day 3: McCaffrey outshines RB competition, QBs defend class
- Day 4: Ross' record 40 steals the show, TEs live up to hype
- Day 5: Garrett backs up boast, Reddick's athleticism emerges
- Day 6: DB workouts
Day 6
Lattimore impresses in 40, suffers minor injury
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One of the draft's top cornerbacks, Marshon Lattimore, lit up the 40-yard dash Sunday, erasing any remaining doubts about his ability to be a No. 1 cover man at the next level.
Watch: Lattimore leaves most of DB group in his dust during 40
Lattimore did suffer a hip flexor injury during workouts, but the issue isn't considered serious.
Read: Lattimore suffered injury during combine workout
Melifonwu emerges as star of combine
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Obi Melifonwu is quite easily one of the stars of this year's combine. After posting a 44-inch vertical, a broad jump of 11-foot-9, and a 4.40-second 40 time, the 6-foot-4, 224-pound safety is almost certainly being moved up the draft boards of teams around the league.
Read: Obi Melifonwu posts jaw-dropping scores in vertical, broad jumps
Ross will let 40 time stand
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John Ross put the NFL on notice with his blistering 4.22 40-yard dash on Saturday. In a decision that probably shouldn't be all that surprising, the former Washington receiver will reportedly opt against running the 40 at his Pro Day. It can't get much better.
Read - Report: Ross won't run 40-yard dash at pro day
DBs don't disappoint with 40s
The perceived athleticism of this year's defensive backs was all but confirmed with the 40-yard dash Monday morning. Jalen Myrick and Fabian Moreau posted the top times for the final position group to take the field this week.
Read: Defensive backs live up to hype with impressive 40 times
Rich runs for charity
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NFL Network host Rich Eisen posted a 40 time of 6.02 second in his annual run to wrap up the combine. It wasn't his best showing to date, taking a step back from his career-best 5.94 in 2016, but the result always takes a back seat to the cause.
Eisen's run raises money for St. Jude Children's hospital.
Watch: Rich Eisen posts time of 6.02 seconds in latest 40-yard dash for charity