NFL Combine: Day Two Top Performers
The Bissett Perspective: Breaks down the DB's and TE's workouts.
With defensive workouts concluding at the NFL Combine, safeties took center stage while the tight end class kicked off on the offensive side. Day One saw its share of standouts, but South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori stole the spotlight on Day Two, earning my pick as the defensive MVP of the event. The battle for speed supremacy among defensive backs was intense, with Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston clocking the only official sub-4.3 time (4.28). However, while Hairston won the sprint, Iowa State’s Darien Porter (4.30) may have edged him out overall with a strong showing in skill drills.
On the tight end front, the absence of top prospects Ty Warren and Colston Loveland created opportunities for others to step up. Alabama’s CJ Dippre made the most of it, posting a solid 4.69 in the 40-yard dash before dominating the bench press with 32 reps of 225 pounds, tying Oklahoma defensive end Ethan Downs for the top mark. UCLA’s Moliki Matavao impressed in on-field drills, particularly in his battle with "Fred the Sled." While a slightly better 40-time could have pushed him into the top 10, his performance was noteworthy and deserving of an honorable mention.
Here’s a look at the top 10 performers from Day Two…
1. Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina, S
Pre-Combine: Late 1st round, early 2nd
Post-Combine: Top 20 pick
Measurements:
Height: 6030
Weight: 220
Arm Length: 32 1/2"
Hand Size: 9"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.38 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds
Vertical Jump: 43"
Broad Jump: 11' 6"
Bench Press: 20 reps
2. Darien Porter, Iowa State, CB
Pre-Combine: Mid 3rd round, early 4th
Post-Combine: Mid 2nd round, early 3rd
Measurements:
Height: 6030
Weight: 195
Arm Length: 33 1/8"
Hand Size: 9"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.30 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds
Vertical Jump: 36.5"
Broad Jump: 10' 11"
3-Cone Drill: 6.71 seconds
20-Yd Shuttle: 4.04 seconds
3. Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky, CB
Pre-Combine: Mid 2nd Round
Post-Combine: Late 1st, early 2nd
Measurements:
Height: 5110
Weight: 183
Arm Length: 31"
Hand Size: 8 3/4"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.28 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.50 seconds
Vertical Jump: 39.5"
Broad Jump: 10' 9"
4. Jahdae Barron, Texas, CB
Pre-Combine: Late 1st round, early 2nd
Post-Combine: Top 25 pick
Measurements:
Height: 5110
Weight: 194
Arm Length: 29 5/8"
Hand Size: 9 1/2"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.39 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.50 seconds
Vertical Jump: 35"
Broad Jump: 10' 3"
5. Caleb Ransaw, Tulane, CB
Pre-Combine: UDFA
Post-Combine: Late 6th round, early 7th
Measurements:
Height: 5110
Weight: 197
Arm Length: 30 3/4"
Hand Size: 9 3/4"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.33 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.52 seconds
Vertical Jump: 40"
Broad Jump: 10' 9"
Bench Press: 16 reps
6. Jacob Parrish, Kansas State, CB
Pre-Combine: Late Day 3
Post-Combine: Early Day 3
Measurements:
Height: 5100
Weight: 191
Arm Length: 30 7/8"
Hand Size: 9"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.35 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.51 seconds
Vertical Jump: 37.5"
Broad Jump: 10' 9"
Bench Press: 12 reps
7. Denzel Burke, Ohio State, CB
Pre-Combine: Mid- 3rd round
Post-Combine: Late 2nd, early 3rd
Measurements:
Height: 5110
Weight: 186
Arm Length: 31 3/8"
Hand Size: 8 3/4"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.48 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.50 seconds
8. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon, TE
Pre-Combine: Late 3rd round, early 4th
Post-Combine: Early 3rd round
Measurements:
Height: 6050
Weight: 247
Arm Length: 32 7/8"
Hand Size: 9 1/4"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.63 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds
Vertical Jump: 39"
Broad Jump: 10' 2"
9. CJ Dippre, Alabama, TE
Pre-Combine: UDFA
Post-Combine: 7th round
Measurements:
Height: 6050
Weight: 256
Arm Length: 32"
Hand Size: 9 5/8"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.69 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.56 seconds
Vertical Jump: 34.5"
Broad Jump: 10' 0"
Bench Press: 32 reps
10. Joshua Simon, South Carolina, TE
Pre-Combine: UDFA
Post-Combine: Late 7th round
Measurements:
Height: 6040
Weight: 239
Arm Length: 33 7/8"
Hand Size: 10 1/8"
Testing Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.65 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.58 seconds
Vertical Jump: 38"
Broad Jump: 10' 4"
3-Cone Drill: 7.22 seconds
20-Yd Shuttle: 4.4 seconds