The 2017 NFL Scouting Combine has come to a close. It was an excellent opportunity for many of the best that the American Athletic Conference has to offer to showcase their abilities to NFL teams. Some made the best of it, while others ruined a chance to boost their value.
The top star for the AAC - and possibly the entire combine - was Haason Reddick of the Temple Owls. His 40 time was the second-fastest among defensive linemen and linebackers at the combine. Only Michigan's Jabrill Peppers had a better 40 time at 4.46, and he is being looked at as a safety as well. He has moved himself into consideration as a definite first-round pick.
Zay Jones also proved his value as one of the top playmakers in this draft with impressive numbers throughout the combine. Connecticut safety Obi Melifonwu also jumped out during drills and his numbers are sure to attract some teams.
Then, there are the players who disappointed in Indianapolis. UConn wide receiver Noel Thomas posted poor numbers across the board. Greg Ward Jr. held out of many of the tests.Also, Memphis kicker Jake Elliott ran the 40 -yard dash. What is the point of kickers running?
Here is the complete breakdown of the test numbers for all 18 participants from the AAC at the NFL Combine:
Temple Owls
Haason Reddick - DE/LB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.52 sec |
24 reps |
36.5 in |
133 in |
Dion Dawkins - OL
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
5.11 sec |
26 reps |
26 in |
106 in |
Jahad Thomas - RB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.62 sec |
11 reps |
32 in |
116 in |
Nate Hairston - DB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.52 sec |
14 reps |
35.5 in |
118 in |
Houston Cougars
Greg Ward Jr. - WR
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
N/A |
10 reps |
N/A |
N/A |
Howard Wilson - CB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.57 sec |
N/A |
33.5 in |
119 in |
Tyus Bowser - LB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.65 sec |
21 reps |
37.5 in |
127 in |
South Florida Bulls
Marlon Mack - RB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.50 sec |
15 reps |
35.5 in |
125 in |
Rodney Adams - WR
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.44 sec |
8 reps |
29.5 in |
125 in |
Connecticut Huskies
Obi Melifonwu - S
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.40 sec |
17 reps |
44 in |
141 in |
Noel Thomas - WR
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.63 sec |
9 reps |
32.5 in |
118 in |
Memphis Tigers
Jake Elliott - K
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.79 sec |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Art Maulet - DB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.63 sec |
18 rep |
34.5 in |
120 in |
Central Florida Knights
Shaquill Griffin - DB
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.38 sec |
17 reps |
38.5 in |
132 in |
Cincinnati Bearcats
Michael Tyson - S
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.53 sec |
17 reps |
33 in |
118 in |
East Carolina Pirates
Zay Jones - WR
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.45 sec |
15 reps |
36.5 in |
133 in |
Tulane Green Wave
Tanzel Smart - DT
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
5.24 sec |
22 reps |
27 in |
105 in |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Keevan Lucas - WR
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
40-Yard Dash: |
Bench Press: |
Vertical Jump: |
Broad Jump: |
4.55 sec |
11 reps |
32.5 in |
119 in |
Remember, all of these players still have a pro day to improve their numbers and we will bring you those updates when they are available to us.
The 2017 NFL Draft begins April 27 and will be held in Philadelphia this year. A few of the AAC’s best hope to hear their names called on the first day of the draft. Reddick should be one of those guys on stage come draft day.