(Stats Perform) – NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there is reason to keep a close eye on this year’s class of prospects at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
The NFL invited 12 FCS prospects to the Combine, where all 32 teams take an up-close-and-personal look at them through measurements and medical examinations, psychological testing, interviews and on-field workouts. The first group of on-field workout began Thursday and continue through Sunday.
Following are FCS results that remain in progress this weekend:
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FCS Players at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
JEREMY CHINN, S, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Height: 6-3; Weight: 221; Hand: 9 5/8; Arm: 32 1/8; Wingspan: 77 5/8
Bench Press: 20
Notable: Measured as the tallest safety at the Combine. On-field workout is Sunday.
NFL.com strength: “NFL frame with good size, length and muscle composition.”
ISAIAH COULTER, WR, RHODE ISLAND
Height: 6-1 7/8; Weight: 198; Hand: 9; Arm: 31 3/4; Wingspan: 75 3/4
40-Yard Dash: 4.45; Vertical Jump: 36.0; Broad Jump: 121.0; 3-Cone Drill: 7.28; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.62
Notable: A good time in the 40 helped boost the early-entry prospect.
NFL.com strength: “Very athletic with mid-air adjustments to frame the catch.”
KEVIN DAVIDSON, QB, PRINCETON
Height: 6-4 1/8; Weight: 224; Hand: 8 1/4; Arm: 30 7/8; Wing: 75
40-Yard Dash: 5.00; 3-Cone Drill: 7.13; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.37
Notable: The physical size is impressive, but he had the smallest hands among quarterbacks. Joe Burrow can breathe a sigh of relief.
NFL.com strength: “Has ability to read full field and throw with anticipation.”
KYLE MURPHY, OG, RHODE ISLAND
Height: 6-3 1/4; Weight: 316; Hand: 10; Arm: 33 7/8; Wingspan: 79 7/8
40-Yard Dash: 5.30; Bench Press: 19; Vertical Jump: 28.0; Broad Jump: 104.0; 3-Cone Drill: 7.81; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.68
Notable: Had the second-lowest reps out of 39 offensive linemen who participated in the bench press.
NFL.com strength: “Foot quickness and agility to mirror and redirect.”
DANTE OLSON, LB, MONTANA
Height: 6-2 3/8; Weight: 237; Hand: 9 1/8; Arm: 32 3/8; Wingspan: 76 3/8
40-Yard Dash: 4.88; Bench Press: 15; Vertical Jump: 42.0; Broad Jump: 124.0
Notable: The 2019 recipient of the Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award rose 2½ inches higher on the vertical jump than any other linebacker.
NFL.com strength: “Early diagnosis and plus recognition of play development.”
AARON PARKER, WR, RHODE ISLAND
Height: 6-1 5/8; Weight: 209; Hand: 9 1/8; Arm: 31 1/8; Wingspan: 74 1/4
40-Yard Dash: 4.57; Bench Press: 12; Vertical Jump: 26.5; Broad Jump: 112.0; 3-Cone Drill: 6.94; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.23
Notable: Did not wow at the Combine following an outstanding career at URI.
NFL.com strength: “Creates additional window time with tight turns and slants.”
ALEX PECHIN, P, BUCKNELL
Height: 6-0 5/8; Weight: 213; Hand: 9 3/8; Arm: 29 5/8; Wingspan: 72 1/4
40-Yard Dash: 4.69; Bench Press: 13; Vertical Jump: 34.0
Notable: In a small group of special teams players, Pechin showed his athletic side.
NFL.com strength: “Has right-turn mechanism to kill punts on landing.”
JAMES ROBINSON, RB, ILLINOIS STATE
Height: 5-9; Weight: 219; Hard: 8 3/4; Arm: 29 5/8; Wingspan: 72 ½
40-Yard Dash: 4.64; Bench Press: 24; Vertical Jump: 40.0; Broad Jump: 125.0; 3-Cone Drill: 7.03; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.19
Notable: Despite a slow 40, Robinson was strong elsewhere, including a tie for third among running backs on the bench press.
NFL.com strength: “Rides behind lead blocks, cutting off of them at last second.”
CHARLIE TAUMOEPEAU, TE/FB, PORTLAND STATE
Height: 6-2 1/4; Weight: 240; Hand: 9 1/2; Arm: 32 1/4; Wingspan: 77 7/8
40-Yard Dash: 4.75; Bench Press: 18; Vertical Jump: 36.5; Broad Jump: 121.0; 3-Cone Drill: 7.00; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.27
Notable: Flashed excellent athleticism and top-scoring results for his position, although he could be shifted from tight end at the next level.
NFL.com strength: “Hands catcher who picks it away from his frame.”
ALEX TAYLOR, OT, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Height: 6-8 3/8; Weight: 308; Hand: 11 1/4; Arm: 36 1/8; Wingspan: 88
40-Yard Dash: 5.09; Bench Press: 21; Vertical Jump: 25.0; Broad Jump: 116.0; 3-Cone Drill: 7.77; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.79
Notable: Measured as the tallest offensive lineman and tied for the largest hands at the Combine.
NFL.com strength: “Plays with proper hand placement and technical-savvy at point of attack.”
ADAM TRAUTMAN, TE, DAYTON
Height: 6-5; Weight: 255; Hand: 9 1/2; Arm: 32 5/8; Wingspan: 78
40-Yard Dash: 4.80; Bench Press: 18; Vertical Jump: 34.5; Broad Jump: 114.0; 3-Cone Drill: 6.78; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.27
Notable: Had the top clocking at his position in the 3-cone drill.
NFL.com strength: “Gets to top speed quickly for a big tight end.”
DERREK TUSZKA, DE, NORTH DAKOTA STATE
Height: 6-4 1/2; Weight: 251; Hand: 9 7/8; Arm: 31 3/8; Wingspan: 76 7/8
40-Yard Dash: 4.79; Bench Press: 24; Vertical Jump: 33.5; Broad Jump: 120.0; 3-Cone Drill: 6.87; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.34
Notable: A top ranking among linebackers in the 3-cone drill underscored a strong Combine for the NDSU national champion.
NFL.com strength: “Uses well-timed bull-rush charge to catch off-balance tackles.”
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