NFL Combine Results

Ross Obley/FSU Sports Information

The NFL Combine has started and two former Seminoles have finished their workouts.  Menelik Watson and Dustin Hopkins performed Saturday in front of NFL scouts and executives. Here are their results.

Menelik Watson - Offensive Line



Height - 6'5"
Arm Length - 34"
Weight - 310 lbs.
Hands - 10 3/8"

40 Yard Dash - 5.29 secs
Vertical Jump - 24.5"
Broad Jump - 103"
3-Cone Drill - 8.31 secs
20 Yard Shuttle - 5.01 secs

Watson was very average for offensive linemen.  He did however show a quick first step in drills so the agility is there.  Many teams will have to look back at film to really see how he performed on the field.

Dustin Hopkins - Kicker/Special Teams

Height - 6'2"
Arm Length - 31 3/4"
Weight - 193 lbs.
Hands - 8 7/8"

40 Yard Dash - 4.74 secs
Vertical Jump - 33.5"
Broad Jump - 116"

Hopkins was above average for kickers and performed tops in his group for his three events.  Teams are not only getting a kicker but an athlete as well.

Lonnie Pryor - Fullback

Height - 5'11"
Arm Length - 30 3/8"
Weight - 227 lbs.
Hands - 8 3/8"

40 Yard Dash - 4.70 secs
225 lbs. Bench Press - 17 reps
Vertical Jump - 30"
Broad Jump - 114"
3-Cone Drill - 7.28 secs
20 Yard Shuttle - 4.55 secs
60 Yard Shuttle - 12.13

Pryor showed good speed for his size but is still considered an in-between running back and fullback.  Teams will need to watch more tape to see his full skill set.

Chris Thompson - Running Back

Height - 5'7"
Arm Length - 30 1/4"
Weight - 192 lbs.
Hands - 9 1/4"

225 lbs. Bench Press - 21 reps

Chris is still recovering from his injury and only performed in one workout.  Again teams will need to review his game tape to see his explosiveness and his ability to make people miss in open space.  He could be a great change of pace back for a team late in the draft.

EJ Manuel - Quarterback

Height - 6'5"
Arm Length - 35"
Weight - 237 lbs.
Hands - 10 3/8"

40 Yard Dash - 4.65 secs
Vertical Jump - 34"
Broad Jump - 118"
3-Cone Drill - 7.08 secs
20 Yard Shuttle - 4.21 secs

EJ performed very well during the combine and was a top performer for his group.  I think that he improved his draft stock with the throws he made during drills.  Compared to other QBs he was more accurate and showed good consistency.

Rodney Smith - Wide Receiver

Height - 6'4"
Arm Length - 34 3/4"
Weight - 225 lbs.
Hands - 10 3/8"

40 Yard Dash - 4.51 secs
Vertical Jump - 34.5"
Broad Jump - 120"
3-Cone Drill - 7.03 secs
20 Yard Shuttle - 4.07 secs
60 Yard Shuttle - 11.84 secs

Smith was one of the better receivers during drills, looked very good during his routes and caught every pass.  He showed that he has good speed for his height.

Tank Carradine - Defensive End

Height - 6'4"
Arm Length - 34 3/4"
Weight - 276 lbs.
Hands - 10 1/4"

225 lbs. Bench Press - 28 reps

Tank is coming off of his injury and only performed and one workout.  He said that he should be ready for the pro day at FSU.

Everett Dawkins - Defensive End

Height - 6'2"
Arm Length - 32 3/4"
Weight - 292 lbs.
Hands - 10 3/8"

40 Yard Dash - 5.06 secs
225 lbs. Bench Press - 23 reps
Vertical Jump - 30"
Broad Jump - 103"

Brandon Jenkins - Defensive End

Height -  6'2"
Arm Length - 33 1/4"
Weight - 251 lbs.
Hands - 9 1/4"

225 lbs. Bench Press - 18 reps

Jenkins is still recovering from his injury and should be ready for FSU's Pro Day.

Nick Moody - Linebacker

Height - 6'1"
Arm Length - 31 1/2"
Weight - 236 lbs.
Hands - 9 5/8"

40 Yard Dash - 4.71 secs
225 lbs. Bench Press - 17 reps

Bjoern Werner - Defensive End

Height - 6'3"
Arm Length - 33 1/4"
Weight - 266 lbs.
Hands - 9 5/8"

40 Yard Dash - 4.83 secs
225 lbs. Bench Press - 25 reps
Vertical Jump - 31 "
Broad Jump - 111"

Werner was very consistent during drills he showed his explosiveness.  He is for sure early first round talent and could be a top 5 pick if a team is willing to pull the trigger.