Here are players who had dominant NFL scouting combine efforts, and saw their draft stock improve as a result. An L.A. Times article from 1985 quotes an Auburn beat writer as saying Jackson could bench 400 pounds, despite not lifting on a regular basis. In short, strength and power is certainly a good thing to potentially develop as a pro football player, although much more is needed from other attributes as well. The Chicago White Sox chose Jackson to throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game Two of the 2005 World Series. His 4.41 40-yard dash alone would have made him a first-round pick at a number of other positions. It's that time of the year again. 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Losers: Seriously, who turns down the NFL as the No. These are incredible statistics considering his massive size. Joe Posnanski did a great job of doing so about his baseball career. Four-hundred pounds and 4.12 seconds. ("Snerdley" was a last name that Golden's employer, Rush Limbaugh, frequently used as a placeholder name. Hes a smart route runner. We agree. Below arethe best numbers for thecore events 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle and 60-yard shuttle since 2006, or what the league calls"recent" history. Physical attributes, though just one pieceof the puzzle that is a player's pre-draft evaluation, can't hurt. [48] He would be forced to retire from football, and was then cut by the Royals in spring training. I am working on muscles we didnt work on (in college), different stretches, different workouts. 2011 draft: First round (No. At 233 pounds, we knew he could be a special player, but his test results surprised even his biggest supporters. The defensive end from West Virginia turned heads with his speed, and it translated well for his NFL career. Fascinatinglyenough, not every record was set by a prospect who was extensively well known. Davis looked like a body builder or, at the very least, an actor from an Under Armour commercial en route to running a 4.38 in the 40, skying for a 42 vertical, 108 broad, and slamming 33 reps on the bench press. Dave Raffo, a sports writer with United Press International at the time, wrote that Jackson was "capable of a 4.12 40-yard dash." Jackson, a football and baseball star and an accomplished sprinter . Jackson played two seasons appearing in 23 games in 1991 and 85 games in 1993. He was named after Vince Edwards, his mother's favorite actor. 106 overall. Stories are still told and mostly embellished about his speed. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson was a childhood hero of millions, including Jon Bois and Bomani Jones. Well, in 1968, Tveraag did a 12-foot, 2-inch standing long jump. [32] White Sox co-owner Jerry Reinsdorf stated they did not anticipate him to play all seasons while he addressed his hip issues and avascular necrosis. No notable tight has come close to beating that 40 time. You don't need to go in there and bench press 400 pounds. Kevin Kasper out of Iowa set the bar high back in 2001 with a blazing time of 3.73 seconds, and nobody's been able to match it since. The 221 yards was a single-game record for the Raiders at the time. Hes going to out slow some people but I like his game. Prime Time was confident in his blazing speed and coverage ability. . I do have a very clear recollection of the game at the Kingdome, where he ran into the tunnel and trucked Brian Bosworth (whom Bo later said was "standing in the way of progress"). All college football prospects will have a chance to turn their dreams into reality over the course of the week. Forget that Tebow, who went No. One of the best players in the country helped lead UCF to a national championship and then stunned everyone at the NFL Combine. I had no idea he even played football. It's hard to believe that Freeney ever was a questionable pass-rushing prospect. [64], Working with his brand Promise Nutraceuticals, Jackson announced a line of CBD products called Hero Brand CBD in November 2021.[65]. Enter the 2020 NFLCombine in Indianapolis, wherethe country's best college football players converge for their first encounters with NFL franchises ahead of the 2020NFL Draft. The only player I can think of, besides Bo, who beat out a ball hit to second base was vaunted speedster Otis Nixon. [28], Jackson's 171 strikeouts in 1989 tied him for 10th most strikeouts in a season for a right-handed batter since 1893. Widely regarded as the top wide receiver of his class, Watkins will dominate the 40-yard dash drill to cement his status as the clear-cut No. At the 2012 combine, Fleming blazed through the 60-yard shuttle for a time of 10.75 seconds, per NFL.com. 53 overall), Chicago Bears. 7 overall), Philadelphia Eagles. The second player at the same combine ran a 4.62, didn't do the bench press, had a 31-inch vertical jump, broad jumped 116 inches, had a 6.75 three-cone drill, and did 20-yard shuttle in 4.08. Some people, through no fault of their own, struggle to coherently express the intelligent thoughts in their heads. 1 day agoJackson whose rare success in both the NFL and Major League Baseball made him one of the greatest and most marketable athletes of the 1980s and 1990s told The Associated Press on Wednesday that. He spent 53 games[24] with the Memphis Chicks,[25] the Royals' Class AA minor league affiliate, and was called up to the majors in September 1986. [68], On July 12, 2010, Jackson threw the ceremonial first pitch before the 2010 Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium[69] and participated in the celebrity softball game. Note: Though none of these upcoming records are official,unofficialrecords were not kept until 1999. His 4.12-second time is said to be the fastest ever recorded. Especially, I think, for us, because we were kids when Bo was playing (I was 8 years old when he broke his hip). Bo Jackson: Stuff of legend. ESPN Stats & Info also verified the time of 4.12 seconds, and Jackson claims he was electronically timed at 4.13 seconds. NFL. Asking Google how much Bo Jackson was able to bench press. You need to be able to sustain your effort. Dontari Poe, 2012. He has his own video game for the original Game Boy portable gaming system, Bo Jackson's Hit and Run. At 245 pounds, he had no business running a 4.38 40-yard dash (tied for ninth-fastest that year), 4.17 short shuttle, 42 bench press reps (third), 42-inch vertical (second), and 108 broad jump (16th). For context, Nixon hit 11 home runs over 17 seasons. There are tons of incredible moments in this video, but the one I can't stop watching comes at 0:58. Official NFL combine data only goes back to 2006, so Jackson's unconfirmed 40 time of 4.13 seconds (according to Jackson, though some tales have the time at 4.12) will remain a part of the league's mythology. Dwight Freeney's unexpected strength. Not surprising, the Raiders took him earlier than most thought, in the fourth round at No. In June 1982, Jackson was selected by the New York Yankees in the second round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft, but he instead chose to attend Auburn University on a football scholarship because he promised his mother he would be the first in the family to go to a major college. The most recent player to post an exact 4.3 at the combine was Darrius Heyward-Bey . But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. . Draft: First round (No. The top mark was set by Justin Ernest of Eastern Kentucky, who put up 51 reps back in 1999,according to NFL Draft Scout. Watkins will be a spectacle fans should not miss at this year's scouting combine. First Name: . Gambling problem? The ultimate two-sport star, Bo Jackson split time between the Raiders and Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals. 3 Legendary College Running backs in one Video.Pete Rock Sample ReFlip [Old School Hip Hop Style Beat](Three Dog Night - One) HIP-HOP SAMPLE INSTRUMENTAL pro. Cameron Wake out of Penn State leaped 45.5 inches back in 2005. NFL Scouting Combine records: 40-yard dash, best vertical jump, bench press, 3-cone drill The NFL Scouting Combine has come a long way since the early days and the level of fitness is higher . Green and Andre Johnson and have set a high standard for No. On occasion, Jackson has ventured into the Auburn weight room, reclined on the bench press and pumped 365 pounds, then 380 pounds, then 400 pounds. He endorsed Nike and was involved in a popular ad campaign called "Bo Knows" which envisioned Jackson attempting to take up a litany of other sports, including tennis, golf, luge, auto racing, ice hockey, and playing blues music with Bo Diddley, who scolded Jackson by telling him, "You don't know Diddley! Thats a rookie mistake. [33], Jackson became a popular figure for his athleticism in multiple sports through the late 1980s and early 1990s. O'Donnell's 40 time of 4.64 seconds was faster than Manziel's time of 4.68. According to Frank Cooney of NFLDraftScout.comvia the USA Today in February of 2008: First, there is no single "official" 40 time at the combine. Bruce Irvin entered the Combine as a late-second or early-third-round pick. During the huddle, Bo convinced Coach Dye to let him go over the top of offensive and defensive lines because he was a seven-foot high jumper in high school and the other team wouldn't be expecting it. NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Day scores, percentiles and metrics for Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville. Defensive back Deion Sanders was clocked at 4.2 in 1989 . Washington exploded for a 4.29 40-yard dash, a 41.5-inch vertical and a 10-foot 9-inch broad jump. After Freeney'sspeed (4.48 40-yard dash) and agility (37-inch vertical) were matched with great strength (28 bench press reps) for that size, the Colts nailed it by taking him No. 11 overall. In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 electronically. In his rookie season, Jackson rushed for a total of 554 yards on only 81 carries for a 6.8 yards per carry average. He and his massive frame (6-4, 346 pounds) recorded a 4.98 40-yard dash and a 29.5-inch vertical to go along with a less surprising 44 bench press reps. That's how a player boosts his stock from a non-football powerhouse like Memphis. Thanks for that. But these 15 prospects were workout warriors who aced their tests at the NFL Scouting Combine.1. Overall. The then 5-11, 188-pounder went from a solid cornerback prospect from Nebraska to the No. From a mall parking lot altercation to a fight with a teenager during a pickup game, these are the allegations Ja Morant is facing. In recent years others like Stephen Paea and Mike Kudla have come close to breaking the record but failed to reach that elusive 51st repetition. Poe became the No. Justin Ernest of Eastern Kentucky hit 51 reps, according to NFLDraftScout.com, but he went undrafted the following April. Here's your one-stop shop for all the top results on the 2022 NFL Combine. Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as . The BC beast vaulted up draft boards after a 4.58 in the 40, 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench, a 38 vertical and a 49-of-50 on the Wonderlic Test. People dont understand the power you need to run a 40-yard dash under 5 seconds at 346 pounds. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with . I have never, ever seen that since. [39] Choosing to sleep in rather than attend the 1987 NFL Draft, Jackson found out that he was selected in the seventh round of the draft with the 183rd pick by the Los Angeles Raiders. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He also made a 91-yard run in the 2nd quarter, to the outside, untouched down the sideline. LeBron's most obvious second sport would be football given his physical gifts and the fact that he was first team all-state (Ohi. That is Bo's most underrated feat: he moved on. It's not like he was able to parlay the former skill set into the latter. Jackson, who ran 17 times for 114 yards during this Iron Bowl, continued marching his team downfield as he caught an 8-yard pass from quarterback Randy Campbell down to the Alabama 1-yard line. Agility, quickness and the ability to change direction in a hurry are the key elements tested in the three-cone drill, so it's not surprising that the top performers in this event are usually slot receivers and man-to-man cover corners. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State . The Jaguars thought he could play wide receiver. Record holder: John Ross, WR, 2017. With all eyes on Watkins and the receiver himself even hyping anticipation, expect the skilled playmaker to impress viewers. I tell you what, the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders never saw a blazing fast receiver they didnt love. He then stole second base, making him the second player in All-Star Game history to hit a home run and steal a base in the same game (the first was Willie Mays). Jackson signed a 3-year deal with Kansas City Royals worth $850k, including an average salary of $283k and a signing bonus of $100k. Jackson rushed for 221 yards that night and two touchdowns. The tornadoes claimed hundreds of lives and left many Alabama residents without power. The NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 22-25) is crossing the finish line on another so-called Underwear Olympics. The Combine is just one step in the job interview process leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft (May 8-10). In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. He backed that up with a 34-inch vertical. The others are 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan's number 7, and the number 88 of Sullivan's teammate and favorite receiver, Terry Beasley. I'm lucky enough that I can roll out of bed and rattle off on something for 45 minutes. In the top of the first inning, he caught Pedro Guerrero's two-out line drive to left-center field to save two runs. Jackson's . It's exciting to see the results at every position, but few players rely as heavily on upper body . Play. Gerald Sensabaugh leaped to 46 inches on the vertical jump in 2005, which is the record per Frank Cooneyvia CBS Sportsin February of 2009. But there are probably some people who had no idea Bo had that problem until they read it here. After being, essentially, a journeyman with an artificial hip for years in baseball, he moved into being a regular dude in Alabama. [1] Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time.[2]. He kept his vow and opted to play baseball for the Kansas City Royals, the defending World Series champions, which drafted him in the fourth round, 105th overall, in the 1986 amateur draft. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He sold teams back then with a terrific interview, mechanics that were fine-tuned just for the Combine and his natural strength and athleticism. The vertical jump is a good test to see how explosive athletes are from a standing start, and it's especially helpful when evaluating receivers and defensive backs, who actually need to be able to jump high on game days. Per ESPN.com, USC's Justin Fargas hit the mark in 2003, and then Scott Starks of Wisconsin reached it in 2005. No one questions his athletic ability. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986); Seventh round (No. Its safe to say that no one saw this one coming. The 4.22 secs by John Ross in 2017 is the best result since 2009. I cannot imagine how difficult that must be for someone to live with, and I certainly can't imagine what it would be like to have to improve upon that while so many people listened to every word I said. Years later, Jackson told ESPN that he has long believed the Buccaneers sabotaged his collegiate baseball career "because of the season I was having". Collins' ability to leap across a nearly 12-foot span has translated well to the pro game. Info; Stats . Bo knows explosiveness, and before the days of full-on media coverage and superior timing technology, Jackson reportedly was clocked at a ridiculous 4.12 seconds in the 40-yard dash. 191 overall), Chicago Bears. Barkley's numbers were stunning on Friday, including a 41-inch vertical jump, 29 reps on the bench press (tied for the lead alongside Georgia's Nick Chubb) and a 4.4 40-yard dash, second only . In 2007, Jackson was ranked #8 on ESPN's Top 25 Players In College Football History list. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. The 60-yard shuttle is an agility drill, but it's also a drill that requires a certain amount of stamina. The NFL does not keep Combine records, so these marks are unofficial. 2014 draft: Sixth round (No. It takes a truly special athlete to set a new benchmark to which others will aspire in the years to come. 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. At the time, NFL Network analyst Sterling Sharpe liked what he saw from the diminutive receiver. Davis not only broke the bench press record at Maryland, but all five others, too. Josh Kendall ofThe Stateprovided a statement from Watkins discussing the 40-yard dash drill: I am 10 times faster than I was in college. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Raiders and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels. I would imagine it would be brutal for someone who was as big a star as Bo Jackson. "[49] This "Bo Knows" marketing campaign was for the release of the Nike Air Trainer I, a cross-training shoe, the first of its kind. Jackson finished his career at Auburn with 4,575 all-purpose yards and 45 total touchdowns, 43 rushing and 2 receiving, with a 6.6 yards per carry average. On the bright side, knocking out that many reps on the bench is ridiculously impressive, regardless of whether one makes it in the NFL or not. Someone could pull this story from a time capsule and think it's a Bunyanesque tall tale except it's real as steel. Bo Jackson reportedly recorded a hand-timed 4.12 second 40 yard dash time in 1986. His is one of only three numbers retired at Auburn. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. Scouts judge the bench press drill by the reps an athlete can do. Bo Jackson. Dontari Poe took that to a whole different level in 2012. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina 2008Before he became CJ2K, the gold-grilled CJ4.24 was the gold standard official record-holder in laser-timed 40-yard sprints, posting a 4.24 and hitting the first-round finish line in-stride. He also appeared in an episode of the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in which he plays a basketball game with Clark Kent/Superman.
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