The NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 22-25) is crossing the finish line on another so-called Underwear Olympics. The Combine is just one step in the job interview process leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft (May 8-10). Jackson might be the best athlete in the history of the Heisman. Fargas was selected by the Oakland Raiders in Round 3 of '03 and enjoyed a 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2007. He didnt bring any track shoes. If anything, it confirmed what we all knew. . At 227 pounds, he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash (the fastest speed for a linebacker in the history of the Combine) and put up 20 reps on the bench press with a prosthetic attached to his arm. Curry bolted to 6.34 seconds in the 3-cone drill at the 2000 combine, p. [37], A month before the 1986 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner and Alabama alum Hugh Culverhouse took him on a private jet to visit with the team and get a physical during his senior baseball season. First Name: . He pulls his hip out, and now he can't run as fast, hit as hard, get around corners. His performance including a reported 40-yard dash time of 4.58 seconds, which was especially incredible for a defensive end prospect at the time vaulted Mamula atop the first round of the draft, and he remains a cautionary tale for NFL teams to avoid being romanced by impressive combine numbers. 2017 draft: First round (No. [10] He was recruited by head coach Pat Dye and then Auburn assistant coach Bobby Wallace alongside defensive head coach Dominic Sauer. Interestingly enough, in an event dominated by receivers and defensive backs, the second-best mark was posted by an outside linebacker. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. He has his own video game for the original Game Boy portable gaming system, Bo Jackson's Hit and Run. Eight-year-old me was angry at the Royals, and even though I understand the nature of the business now, I still occasionally find myself looking at his stats, and wondering what would have been. For one, I thought he had a pretty cool name. Odds & lines subject to change. Paea is the NFL combine bench press king. Draft: First round (No. Watkins currently draws comparisons to highly touted athletes such as Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who impressed mightily when he participated at the combine in 2011. [67], On May 9, 2009, Jackson delivered the commencement speech at Auburn University's graduation ceremony. CJ has not, however, been able to set up a race against Usain Bolt.8. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. In 2013, the bank was acquired by First Community Financial Bank, who retained Jackson as a board member. You need to be able to sustain your effort. While Maehl did go undrafted, he made it onto the Philadelphia Eagles' active roster last season, catching four passes for 67 yards and one touchdown. [48] He would be forced to retire from football, and was then cut by the Royals in spring training. MORE NFL COMBINE:What goes on behind the scenes in Indy. Jones literally jumped at the chance to impress at the Combine in 2015, putting up an eye-popping 123 in the broad jump. [33], Jackson became a popular figure for his athleticism in multiple sports through the late 1980s and early 1990s. I can promise you that. [30], During the 1990 season, Jackson hit HRs in four consecutive at-bats tying a Major League record (held by several). In his last football game, the playoff victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in January 1991, Jackson suffered a dislocated hip following a tackle. While with the White Sox, Jackson promised his mother that once he returned from his hip replacement surgery in 1993, he would hit a home run for her. Now, to be honest, I haven't really kept up with Bo Jackson's doings post-retirement. Nothing projects a football player's ability to perform at the highest professional level quite likeacone-to-cone sprint inhis underwear. On July 29, 1988, against the Baltimore Orioles, Jackson, batting against Jeff Ballard, attempted to call time out as Ballard was delivering the ball. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor 2012The fastest quarterback in Combine history faster than uber athlete Cam Newton and draft classmate Andrew Luck RG3 was a track star on the fast track to NFL and commercial superstardom, with a blistering 4.41 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a dunk contest-worthy 39 vertical.6. Paea already was an intriguing defensive tackle prospect because of the power he showed with his squatty frame (6-1, 303 pounds) at Oregon State. The current record is held by Hartwick College's Jason Boltus who did 26 in 2009. MORE:NFL Combine Records: 40 Times, Bench Press, Vertical Jump, and More. I wanted to be like Bo Jackson because, in myriad arenas, I was fascinated by the idea of doing everything. If Watkins wants to solidify himself as a clear-cut No. His speech was centered on the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone. In 2007, Jackson was ranked #8 on ESPN's Top 25 Players In College Football History list. Before he became CJ2K, the gold-grilled CJ4.24 was the gold standard official record-holder in laser-timed 40-yard sprints, posting a 4.24 and hitting the first-round finish line in-stride. Stories are still told and mostly embellished about his speed. [68], On July 12, 2010, Jackson threw the ceremonial first pitch before the 2010 Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium[69] and participated in the celebrity softball game. I suppose this is a testament to my inability to process this fact: I put football Bo in my baseball album, next to all the other Royals. But what's your impression of how he carries himself, how he looks back on his career? The fastest quarterback in Combine history, RG3 was a track star on the fast track to NFL (at least initially) and commercial superstardom with a blistering 4.41 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a dunk contest-worthy 39 vertical. So Johnson borrowed a pair of spikes from East Carolinas James Pinkney then proceeded to run a blistering 4.32 in the 40.10. Forget about current pro potential, because the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine offers a chance for prospects to wow scouts and fans across the country. Do they matter to you? Bo Jackson, RB, Auburn - 1985 . The injury nearly ended Jackson's NFL career and made him get a hip replacement. In his first at-bat after surgery, he hit a home run to right field. One workout that tends to make the biggest headlines is the bench press. But here's why that stuff doesn't matter quite as much -- that Bo synthesized all that ability into on-field production is possibly the most impressive part of all this. A 4.34 40-yard dash, 4.25 short shuttle, 38.5-inch vertical, and 11.3 broad jump reminded teams they needed to take him as soon as possible. From Auburn's own 34-yard line, Bo Jackson and company began a long drive as he converted on a 4th-and-1 at the Alabama 42. Poe was running 16.7 miles per hour during that dash, making him the first man over 340 pounds to run under 4.90. He produced a 4.63 short shuttle, 34.5-inch vertical, and a 95 broad jump. This year's affair will feature 319 college prospects from across the country taking part in mental and physical drills at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. In truth, it had not, and because the SEC barred athletes from being professional in one sport and amateur in another, he was declared ineligible near the tail end of his senior baseball season. But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. Neither of these players could hold a candle to the display of raw speed Auburn's Bo Jackson showed, however, at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine at the Louisiana Superdome. And then one day I rip open a pack of football stickers and there's Bo Jackson. Copyright 2019-2023. He sold teams back then with a terrific interview, mechanics that were fine-tuned just for the Combine and his natural strength and athleticism. Current Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jamell Fleming had a time of 10.75 seconds in 2012. He has started nine NFL games but has struggled to hold down a roster spot.". Yeah, but: Running back Bo Jackson reportedly ran a 4.12 at the Combine in 1986. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. @PAEA_90 (via @nflthrowback) : 2020 #NFLCombine starts February 27 on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/Khv9VBROxT, 2006 draft: First round (No. [78], Jackson refused to play for the Buccaneers and was re-drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 22:23, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, List of athletes who played in Major League Baseball and the National Football League, "You Don't Know Bo - ESPN Films: 30 for 30", "Bo Jackson named 'Greatest Athlete of All Time' by ESPN", "ESPN.com: Bo knows stardom and disappointment", Bo Jackson (and his mustache) on 'Married With Children', "2011 Southeastern Conference Football Media Guide", "Auburn quarterback shoots down Boston College", "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement", "Bo Jackson's 1985 scouting report (Hint: He was good at baseball)", Knows Speed: The real story behind football's most legendary 40-yard dash, Sporting Heroes: Bo Jackson's efforts in two sports earn legend status, Baseball Almanac 1989 All-Star game play by play, "Bo Jackson Moment: The Legendary Timeout Home Run", "White Sox Decide to Gamble on Bo Jackson", "Jackson Hits Homer in Debut, Dedicates Ball to His Mother", "Bo Jackson Quits Baseball; Says "Family Looks Better than $10 Million Contract. Bruce Irvin entered the Combine as a late-second or early-third-round pick. [76][77], In 2022, he donated $170,000 to pay for the funeral expenses for the victims' families following the massacre of 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. Topekan Jackson Bo Jensen is just shy of 10 years old, but he's seen videos of the legendary professional, and is proud to bear his name when he performs his own feats of speed and strength . In fact, that might be the thing that sticks out in my mind, that I saw that Moss game and thought, "man, this still has nothing on Bo at the Kingdome.". He was my hero, and I know he was yours, but what did you think of him at that age? For most players, thats easy. Dontari Poe took that to a whole different level in 2012. The most recent player to post an exact 4.3 at the combine was Darrius Heyward-Bey . He is part-owner and CEO of the facility. [38], Despite this, the Buccaneers selected Jackson with the first overall pick in the 1986 draft. Skrine, though, was a regular starter in the Cleveland Browns secondary this past season. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Today has the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. He never panned out with the Raiders, but his Combine was fun. After essentially taking off his junior season, Clowney came down from on high long enough to run a brilliant 4.53 faster even than Johnny Football and post a 37.5 vertical and 104 broad jump. Winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in 2004, and. His NFL career has been mostly spent on special teams, but he gave us some memories that we won't forget . MORE NFL COMBINE:Notable Wonderlic scores from the past, MORE: Recallingcrazy Combine interview questions, MORE: Stars who overcame terribleCombines. Tony Mandarich, OT, Michigan State 1989In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. Carter has reportedly left the combine after allegations of his role in a fatal car accident. Few have come close to Johnson's 4.24 40-yard dash, which was backed up with a 35-inch vertical and a 10-foot 10-inch broad jump. Jackson, who ran 17 times for 114 yards during this Iron Bowl, continued marching his team downfield as he caught an 8-yard pass from quarterback Randy Campbell down to the Alabama 1-yard line. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Moderator. But make no mistake, millions of dollars are on the line during the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap, broad jump, cone drills, Wonderlic test and BOD Pod tests.With all 32 teams bringing a whos who of owners, general managers, head coaches, coordinators and scouts to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, some players shrink in the spotlight. He did a 585 . When it comes to linemen, the good performers typically do more than one thing well. So which players aced their opening interviews by opening eyes at the Combine? MORE: Bo Jackson Ran Fastest 40-Yard Dash Ever, According to Leaked Report Related Videos. Three years later, Poe became the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown. I've never really lifted weights, but I was blessed to get good genes from my mother and my grandfather. In decathlon, he reached 8340 points. Sensabaugh was then selected in Round 5 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and now plays for the Dallas Cowboys. But these 15 prospects were workout warriors who aced their tests at the NFL Scouting Combine.1. The Pitt product did not take part in the bench press. Ja Morants allegations of aggression off the court, explained. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. This was a chopper to the right side. The NFL does not keep Combine records, so these marks are unofficial. The NFL Combine is a unique event in the world of footbal Deion knew how to make a statement, so he proved that he could fly on the field and ran straight to a limousine waiting for him right after. At 6-foot-5, 290 pounds with 11 1/8 hands and 34 arms, Watt ran a 4.84 in the 40, soared for a 37 vertical and 10 broad jump, and threw up a long-armed 34 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Here are the 16 greatest NFL Combine performances to date. His fourth came off of Randy Johnson after hitting his first three before a stint on the disabled list. The NFL Combine is a unique event in the world of football, and it can help a prospects draft stock tremendously. As incredible as he was, nothing has happened as either of us has gotten older to make me think any less of him. This same man's 40 time at the NFL Combine was clocked at 4.12. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. It's the unwritten standard for elite speed. We just got an all-too-real reminder of how difficult it can be for former football players to transition into being regular people. It's that time of the year again. That a man averaged 5.5 yards per carry and hit 32 home runs in the same year is pretty astounding. Jackson sustained an NFL career-ending hip injury from a seemingly routine tackle at the end of a 34-yard run in a playoff game on January 13, 1991, against the Bengals.[44][45][46]. Bo was accompanied on this tour by celebrities such as Scottie Pippen, Ken Griffey Jr., Lance Armstrong, and Brett Favre. [1] Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time.[2]. Showing just how useless this test can be for real scouting evaluation, Ernest ended up going undrafted that year and never made a name for himself in the NFL. [75], In an effort to help his native state of Alabama, Jackson began a fundraiser known as "Bo Bikes Bama". 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