Combine interviews mean a lot, but won’t indicate true interest

Their draft order is considered irrelevant.

One of the first things college football prospects are graded on is their health, which an evaluator could argue is the most important measurable. Having a leader that can guide this squad to the playoffs is a must and with the second overall pick, they will have their pick of quarterbacks to choose from as Tennessee has no interest in a QB. The Saints like the on the field play of DE/OLB Noah Spence, a star at the Senior Bowl, but he spent time in drug rehabilitation and was kicked off the Ohio State team. Once again, Buckner is projected as the 3rd overall pick to the San Diego Chargers in FOX Sports NFL senior writer and sideline reporter, Peter Schrager’s, latest mock draft that was published today. For better or worse, he changed the way prospects train for the Combine.

Most of the videos present common sense, but take a look to get a better grasp of these drills and learn what general manager Scot McCloughan and his scouting team will be looking for in each of these tests.

“There’s a nice group there”, Gettleman said. If he’s a defensive player, does he fit a role within the 3-4 scheme defensive coordinator Ray Horton plans to implement? There’s some interesting guys there.

The Falcons need help on defense, particularly to their pass rush, but could also do with some help on offense.

“There will be alien sightings in Indianapolis; people will be calling for them”, Norris said, “because this guy is really a freak of nature and really a rare, unique prospect at that position”.

There are interviews for running backs, offensive linemen and special team players. All of this training came down to one moment and I worked my butt off for two months straight.

There are nine players from the Alabama Crimson Tide slated to work out at the Combine this week. “I needed that combine just to get my name out there”. It gives the teams an up-close look at the players and gives the prospects a chance to shine with everyone watching. “You’re going against Jarran Reed and A’Shawn Robinson every day, those guys are incredible”.

With that being said, there are others that could do without the combine because of its process.

Most teams see Dahl as an offensive guard – the position he last played during his redshirt sophomore year before he moved permanently to tackle – but Dahl says he prides himself on his versatility, and he’s had teams ask to see him play at every offensive line position, including center.

The Mesa, Arizona, native was an all-region volleyball player as a high schooler, and he and his wife, the former Elizabeth Luke, first met while playing volleyball at a park in Logan. Among the top quarterbacks to skip combine passing drills in the last two years include Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr.