The first night of workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has come to an end, with defensive linemen and linebackers taking center stage on Thursday. Several players wowed scouts with their speed, agility, and explosiveness in drills, while others displayed flaws that may impact their draft stock.
Top performers include:
* Campbell, who impressed with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and demonstrated exceptional pass-rush skills.
* Harmon, who showed quickness and athleticism despite being a larger player at 6-foot-4 1/2 pounds.
* Pearce, who displayed smooth movement in drills and beat the previous combine record set by Giants edge rusher Brian Burns.
Meanwhile, some players struggled to make an impact:
* Kennard’s poor performance in the 40-yard dash may have hurt his chances of being a first-round pick.
* Paul’s lack of size and arm length made it difficult for him to impress scouts.
* Umanmielen labored through his workout, struggling with agility and speed.
Other notable performances include:
* Stewart, who posted a second-best vertical jump among defensive linemen and an impressive 10-foot-11 broad jump.
* Tafuna, who demonstrated excellent foot quickness in drills despite being the heaviest player at 308 pounds.
* Williams, who showed surprising athleticism despite weighing 334 pounds.
With the combine now underway, these players will have a chance to leave a lasting impression and potentially boost their draft stock.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-combine-stock-up-stock-down-day-1