NFL combine Day 1 stock report
Running backs and offensive linemen took the field Friday. Here are the notable risers and fallers from the Day 1 action. 👉
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Garrett Bradbury, C
What a week for Bradbury. He placed inside the top-three offensive linemen in the 40-yard dash (4.93 seconds), 10-yard split (1.74 seconds), bench press (34 reps), and three-cone drill (7.41 seconds). He also looked smooth in drills and may have locked himself into the first round.
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Elijah Holyfield, RB
Holyfield had a disastrous day in Indianapolis. His 4.76 40-yard dash was the slowest among running backs, while his 29.5-inch vertical jump ranked second-last. To make matters worse, the Georgia rusher dropped multiple passes during drills. Originally a Day 2 lock, Holyfield could now drop to the third.
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Justice Hill, RB
Hill was the combine star among running backs. The Oklahoma State ball carrier flew through the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds, and recorded a 10-foot-10 jump on the vertical. Only two running backs have recorded a 4.40 or faster and a 40-plus-inch vertical leap at the combine since 2003: Hill and Saquon Barkley.
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Greg Little, OT
Billed as a top athlete coming into the week, Little may have lost his grip on a first-round selection. The towering tackle looked stiff on the field, displaying slow feet and an overly wide base. His 5.34 40-yard dash won't help, either. Little's performance combined with inconsistent tape will have poor results on his draft stock.
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Miles Sanders, RB
Backing up Barkley until 2018, Sanders exploded in his own right at the combine. The Penn State product ran a 4.45 40-yard dash, an impressive time for a 211-pound back. He also shined in drills. While catching and carrying the football, he illustrated natural athleticism and smooth movement skills. He may have jumped into the Day 2 conversation.
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Erik McCoy, C
The 303-pound McCoy blazed the 40-yard dash in 4.89 seconds, but his 1.72 10-yard split is the more important number to note. His athleticism translated to drills, as the lineman showed effortless transition skills and technique. McCoy likely secured a Day 2 selection on Friday.
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Dalton Risner, OT
Risner offers versatility and tenacity but didn't test well. A 5.30 40-yard dash, 1.93 10-yard split, and 28.5 vertical leap are all underwhelming numbers for an offensive lineman. The Wildcats prospect may have fallen out of first-round contention.
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Mike Weber, RB
Stuck behind J.K. Dobbins last season, Weber displayed the skill set that won him the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award in 2016. The Buckeyes product ran a 4.47 40-yard dash and shined in position drills. An afterthought before the combine, Weber's stock will skyrocket after an impressive afternoon.
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