The second night of workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has concluded, with defensive backs and tight ends taking center stage. Several players impressed scouts with their speed, agility, and athleticism, while others showed flaws in their performance.
Seven standout players caught attention:
* Barron, a cornerback, ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and 1.5-second 10-yard split, showcasing his speed to play outside against NFL receivers.
* Bowman, a safety, posted a sub-4.4 40-yard dash time and demonstrated impressive agility in drills.
* Emmanwori, a safety, ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash and displayed plus athleticism, making a strong case for a first-round selection.
* Ferguson, a tight end, caught everything thrown his way with ease during the workout, reeling in a ball thrown above his head on a deep route.
* Hairston, a cornerback, ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash and showed fluid hips in position drills.
* Porter, a receiver, displayed plus athleticism and strong hands, potentially pushing him into Day 3 of the draft.
* Simon, a pass catcher, impressed with his smooth routes and soft hands, but struggled with his 40-yard dash time.
On the other hand, three players who could use a strong effort at their school’s pro day to leave a favorable impression:
* Bryant, a defensive back, showed hip tightness during drills and mistimed some deep balls.
* Castro, a defender, failed to quiet concerns about his pure speed and athleticism limitations.
* Helm, a receiver, struggled with suddenness in his routes and didn’t help himself with a slow 40-yard dash time.
The combine has provided valuable insights into the prospects’ abilities, and teams will be closely evaluating these performances as they prepare for the draft.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-combine-stock-up-stock-down-day-2