How LSU players performed at the NFL combine
This weekend the NFL Combine took place with eight LSU players in attendance. While LSU’s biggest prospects, quarterback Jayden Daniels and receiver Malik Nabers, opted not to participate in drills, other Tigers took this as an opportunity to turn heads.
QUarterback Jayden Daniels
HEIGHT: 6’ 4’’
WEIGHT: 210 lbs
Notes: With a projected top-3 draft spot, Daniels did not participate in drills and just do interviews and medical exams. He did say he will throw at LSU’s Pro Day on March 29.
Wide Receiver Malik Nabers
HEIGHT: 6’ 0’’
WEIGHT: 200 lbs
Notes: Like Daniels, Nabers also opted to not participate in drills with a high draft ranking already secured.
Wide Receiver Brian Thomas (pictured above)
HEIGHT: 6’ 3’’
WEIGHT: 209 lbs
ARM: 32 3/4’’
HAND: 9 3/4’’
40-Yard Dash: 4.33 Seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.5 Seconds
Vertical Jump: 38.5’’
Broad Jump: 10’ 6’’
Bench Press: 11 Reps
Notes: No one helped their stock more than Thomas did at the combine with some impressive measurables. He stole the show runningn the second-fastest 40-yard dash of any receiver at the combine, which combined with his impressive size will all but secure a first-round draft pick.
Defensive Tackle Mekhi Wingo
HEIGHT: 6’ 0’’
WEIGHT: 284 lbs
ARM: 32’’
HAND: 9 1/4’’
40-Yard Dash: 4.85 Seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.64 Seconds
Vertical Jump: 31.5’’
Broad Jump: 9’ 1’’
Bench Press: 25 Reps
Notes: As an undersized defensive tackle, WIngo needed to show some athleticism to improve his stock. He did just that running a 4.84 40-yard dash with an impressive 1.64 10-yard split. He had the second-fastest 40-yard dash and fastest 10-yard split of all defensive tackles in attendance.
Defensive Tackle Maason Smith
HEIGHT: 6’ 5’’
WEIGHT: 306 lbs
ARM: 35’’
HAND: 8 1/2’’
40-Yard Dash: 5.01Seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.75 Seconds
Vertical Jump: 31’’
Broad Jump: 9’ 0’’
3-Cone Drill: 7.62 Seconds
20-Yd Shuttle: 4.69 Seconds.
Defensive Tackle Jordan Jefferson
HEIGHT: 6’ 3’’
WEIGHT: 313 lbs
ARM: 33 1/8’’
HAND: 9 7/8’’
Vertical Jump: 31’’
Broad Jump: 8’ 8’’
Bench Press: 34 Reps
Notes: Jefferson did the most Bench reps of any defensive tackle at the combine. He has five more reps than the next-best performer.
Center Charles Turner
HEIGHT: 6’ 4’’
WEIGHT: 303 lbs
ARM: 34’’
HAND: 9 3/8’’
Vertical Jump: 31’’
Broad Jump: 9’ 1’’
3-Cone Drill: 7.88 Seconds
20-Yd Shuttle: 4.62 Seconds
Safety André Sam
HEIGHT: 5’ 11’’
WEIGHT: 191 lbs
ARM: 30’’
HAND: 9 1/4’’
40-Yard Dash: 4.59 Seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.55 Seconds
Vertical Jump: 36’’
Broad Jump: 10’ 3’’