Jones, Green post top 40 times among defensive backs
Cornerbacks and safeties were the final groups to take part in on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine on Monday.
Jonathan Jones and T.J. Green stole the show in the main event, demonstrating some blazing straight-line speed in posting the top two 40-yard dash times.
A pair of first-round prospects weren't far off the pace, though. Eli Apple and Jalen Ramsey each managed to crack the top eight on the day.
Top times
| Player | School | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Jones | Auburn | 4.33 sec |
| T.J. Green | Clemson | 4.34 sec |
| Anthony Brown | Purdue | 4.35 sec |
| William Jakson III | Houston | 4.37 sec |
| Brandon Williams | Texas A&M | 4.37 sec |
| Kevon Seymour | USC | 4.39 sec |
| Eli Apple | Ohio St. | 4.40 sec |
| Jalen Ramsey | Florida St. | 4.41 sec |
Cornerback Vernon Hargreaves - another potential first-round pick - checked in slightly further down the board, but his run still confirms that he has more than enough speed to translate a complete skill set to the next level.
Mackensie Alexander and Vonn Bell were among the notable names unable to participate due to injury.
Other notable performances
| Player | School | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hargreaves | Florida | 4.50 sec |
| Jalen Mills | LSU | 4.61 sec |
| Jayron Kearse | Clemson | 4.62 sec |
| Keanu Neal | Florida | 4.62 sec |
| Darian Thompson | Boise St. | 4.69 sec |
| Mackensie Alexander | Clemson | DNP |
| Vonn Bell | Ohio St. | DNP |
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