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8d • Football Xs and Os
🏈 What’s ACTUALLY Assessed at the NFL Combine?
The NFL Combine isn’t just about who runs the fastest 40.
It’s basically a full job interview… in shorts. 😄
Here’s what teams are really evaluating:
🔥 The Most Well-Known Events
- 40-Yard Dash – Straight-line speed (hello draft stock jump)
- Bench Press (225 lbs) – Upper body strength & endurance
- Vertical Jump – Explosiveness
- Broad Jump – Lower body power
- 3-Cone Drill – Agility & change of direction
- 20-Yard Shuttle – Short-area quickness
These are the viral, highlight-reel moments.
🧠 The Lesser-Known (But HUGE) Evaluations
- Medical Exams – Possibly the MOST important part
- Team Interviews – IQ, personality, leadership
- Psychological Testing – Decision-making & mental processing
- Body Measurements – Hand size, arm length, wingspan
- Position-Specific Drills – Footwork, route running, pass rush moves
Sometimes a player’s draft position moves more because of an interview or medical report than a 40-time.
At the end of the day, teams are asking:
👉 Does the athletic profile match the film?
👉 Can this player handle the NFL environment?
👉 Is he durable?
👉 Is he coachable?
It’s not just speed.
It’s the full package.
🏈 What event are you most looking forward to watching this year?
40-yard dash?
Bench press?
Position drills?
We are curious about your thoughts!
DBR
See the short below on 5 crazy combine performances!
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🏈 What’s ACTUALLY Assessed at the NFL Combine?
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