These summaries come from the combine tracker at NFL.com
RB Kaleb Johnson - Iowa 6'1", 224
2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 10, 240att/1,343yds/21TDs, 21rec/258yds/3TDs
combine: 4.43s 40, 39.5"v, 10'10"broad
strengths: Handled heavier workload and produced at a high level. Operates with consistent tempo and a trust for the run track. Keeps feet active while reading block development. Brushes off 2nd-level tacklers and piles up explosive carries.
weaknesses: Lacks sudden acceleration after feet are slowed. Below-average contact aggression for his size. Not enough lateral agility for sharp back-side cuts across the grain. Unlikely to be trusted with 3rd down protection duties.
grade: 6.23 (Will eventually become an average starter)
comp: Tyler Allgeier
RB Jordan James - Oregon 5'9 1/2", 205
2024: 2nd All-BIG 10, 233att/1,267yds/15TDs, 26rec/209yds
combine: 4.55s 40, 9'9"broad
strengths: Instant stop-start and change-of-direction quickness. Absorbs & runs through contact with powerful lower half. Able to take short throws and add yards after the catch. Displays a willingness to hit & compete in pass protection.
weaknesses: Lacks finesse to manipulate & elude LBs. Acceleration and top-end speed look average on tape. Below-average feel for spacing between the tackles. Below-average hands with small catch radius in space.
grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
comp: Dameon Pierce
RB Ashton Jeanty - Boise St 5'8 1/2", 211
2024: 1st AP All-American/1st All-Mountain West, MWOPY, Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award, 374att/2,601yds/29TDs, 23rec/138yds/1TD
strengths: Runs low to the ground with a wide base, fast feet & good vision. Picks up momentum and danger with every step he takes. Instant burst limits time for defenders to read & react. Rockets past contain, around the corner & into space. Thwarts tacklers and re-ignites the run with contact balance & leg drive. Plays fast and maintains his pace through cuts & change of direction. Consistently creates magic with cutbacks as a zone-runner.
weaknesses: Tight hips limit ability to make sharp, downhill cuts. Fumble prone once defenders start badgering the football. Inconsistent mirror with wide hands in protection. Heavy '24 workload
grade: 7.15 (Pro-Bowl talent)
comp: LaDanian Tomlinson
QB Tyler Shough - Louisville 6'5", 219
2024: Honorable All-ACC, 62.7%, 3,195yds, 23TDs/6INTs, 42at/19yds/1TD
combine: 4.63s 40, 32"vert, 9'9"broad
strengths: Displays good command and full-field passing talent when protected. Effective use of eyes to hold LBs & satellites. Splashy arm talent are all over his tape. Pushes deep ball with effortless release and flick of the wrist. Can come off his primary target suddenly after spotting danger.
weaknesses: Sluggish operation time working quick-game throws. Lacks poise & mobility to overcome turbulent pockets. Falls way off delivery when pressure is mounting in front of him. Not enough "extend & win" when flushed from the pocket. Has an injury history.
grade: 6.16 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
DT JJ Pegues - Ole Miss 6'2 1/2", 309
2024: 3rd All-SEC, 42tckls/13.5TFLs, 3.5scks, 1PBU, 21att/69yds/7TDs
combine: 5.15s 40, 27.5"vert
strengths: Versatility to play multiple spots on the DL. Hands & feet for quick wins with arm-over move. Elite change-of-direction quickness for a big man. Tackles two gaps and captures moving QBs in the pocket. Stutter-steps to an edge and then discards leaning blocker.
weaknesses: 2nd action off the snap is much slower than his 1st step. Can be reached to lateral landmarks by the blocker. Needs to play with better technique & grit versus double teams. Average rush combos when his early tries are stalled.
grade: 6.25 (Will eventually be an average starter)
2024: 2nd AP All-American/1st All-BIG 12, B12OLOTY
combine: 5.27s 40, 30"vert, 9; broad
strengths: Comes off the snap with good pad level & body control. Displays ability to adjust to moving targets on 2nd level. Digs his pass punch in with good placement & leverage. Excellent recognition and feel for developing twists. Sets a sturdy anchor against bullies looking to power rush him.
weaknesses: Average foot quickness getting to lateral landmarks. Some inconsistencies staying centered and sustaining run blocks. Can be tardy to step-down & squeeze the B-gap when needed. Open to counters when ducking his head into contact on pass sets.
grade: 6.24 (Will eventually be an average starter)
comp: Braden Smith
WR Don'te Thornton Jr - Tennessee 6'5", 205
2024: 26rec/661yds/6TDs
combine: 4.3s 40, 33"vert, 10'6"broad
strengths: Play strength & hand-fighting pull him past physical corners. Talent to track, adjust & win contested deep throws. True speed to make house calls when catching on the move. Works away from coverage and toward the throw for QBs.
weaknesses: Valve can be switched off by deep safety looks. Separation burst from route breaks is average. Lacks decisiveness & wiggle after the catch.
grade: 6.18 (Good backup with potential to develop as a starter)
WR Jaylin Noel - Iowa St 5'10", 194
2024: 1st All-BIG 12 (Return Specialist)/Honorable All-BIG 12 (WR), BIG 12 CO-ST POY, 80rec/1,194yds/8TDs, 9att/35yds, 17.7yd kick return avg/15.3yd punt return abg
combine: 4,39s 40, 41.5"vert, 11'2"broad
strengths: Good short-area burst to elude press defender. Accelerates & separates at the route stem. Willing to work into the teeth of the defense. Legit kick/punt return value with plus vision.
weaknesses: Can be unfocused & frenetic getting through patterns. Drifts on speed turns, allowing corners to undercut him. Focus drops have popped up throughout his career.
grade: 6.20 (Will eventually be an average starter)
comp: Bruce Ellington
RB Dylan Sampson - Tennessee 5'8", 200
2024: 3rd AP All-American/1st All-SEC, SEC OPOY, 258att/1,491yds/22TDs, 20rec/143yds
combine: 35"vert, 10'4"broad, 13reps
strengths: Good one-cut & jump-cut talent to get the run rolling. Understands blocking scheme and feels run-lane development. Instinctive inside runner with subtle cuts to avoid the heat. Excellent burst & speed to run outside or hit chunk plays. Uses a "Madden Spin" & lower-body power to shake off tacklers.
weaknesses: Better vision on the inside than as an outside runner. Allowed defenders to rip the ball out of his hands. Used infrequently as a pass catcher. Uncertain when sitting through blitzes in protection.
grade: 6.36 (Will eventually be a plus starter)
comp: Brian Westbrook
RB Phil Mafah - Clemson 6'1", 234
2024: 3rd All-ACC, 216att/1,115yds/8TDs, 21rec/103yds
strengths: Keeps runs on their track and rarely gets caught trying to do too much. Follows blocks and steers them into contact before cutting. Accelerates through contact as a run finisher.
weaknesses: Lacks initial quickness to get the run kicked off. Unable to side-step defenders in smaller spaces. Doesn't offer much in the passing game.
grade: 5.69 (Candidate for the bottom of the roster or practice squad)
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