Do they matter to you? Inside Lucas Oil Stadium, Watt put on a performance that would offer a glimpse of what would eventually transpire in the NFL. 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! In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 . Jackson finished his career with an average of 6.6 yards per carry, which set the SEC record (minimum 400 rushes). Shortly after the draft, Jackson signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals worth just over $1 million. At the 2015 combine, Jones did a 12-foot, 3-inch broad jump, which might be the new all-time mark. If anything, it confirmed what we all knew. [58] Jackson also made his first appearance in the modern Madden series, Madden 15 and Madden 16. Neither of these players could hold a candle to the display of raw speed Auburn's Bo Jackson showed, however, at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine at the Louisiana Superdome. Bench Press. 16 overall. At 227 pounds, he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash (the fastest speed for a linebacker in the history of the Combine) and put up 20 reps on the bench press with a prosthetic attached to his arm. Watkins will be a spectacle fans should not miss at this year's scouting combine. Put all those numbers together, and its just simply unfair for someone to be that good at that many things. Hes very fluid at route running. We agree. His mark was the best posted in the Combine in the past decade by eight inches. Statistically speaking, he was middle-of-the-road his first two seasons, but then he really began to pick it up. With the potential to develop into a greater contributing role, Fleming undoubtedly has the athleticism to impact for the Cardinals secondary. NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Day scores, percentiles and metrics for Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville. Showing just how useless this test can be for real scouting evaluation, Ernest ended up going undrafted that year and never made a name for himself in the NFL. Poe went from a possible second-rounder to a mid-first round selection. I feel like I could go and post on some bodybuilding forum that Bo Jackson benched the space shuttle, and people would be like, "well, yeah, space shuttles were a big deal back then, makes sense.". In 1989, Jackson ranked fourth in the American League in both home runs, with 32, and RBI, with 105. After essentially taking off his junior season, Clowney came down from on high long enough to run a brilliant 4.53 faster even than Johnny Football and post a 37.5 vertical and 104 broad jump. Draft: First round (No. Electronic timing began in 1999 for the 40-yard dash, so any times before were not considered for the record books. I swear, I couldn't find a Bo Jackson Royals sticker to save my life. Regardless of whether this a made-for-TV event or something thats not worthy the hype and attention it receives, drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap, broad jump, cone drills, Wonderlic and BOD Pod tests are just part of the lengthy and exhaustive process these players are about to embark on leading up to this years draft, which will take place April 26-28 in Dallas. 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 the film You Don't Know Bo, Jackson claimed that when he realized his injury on the field, he popped his hip back into the socket, which damaged the blood vessels supplying blood to the hip. The second baseman knows it's Bo, so he's hauling ass to charge it and chuck it to first, but then the camera pans over and we see that Bo has already beaten him by half a mile. Auburn finished the season by winning the Sugar Bowl against Michigan, where Jackson was named Most Valuable Player. Former RB Bo Jackson (4.12 at the 1986 Combine) and former cornerback Deion Sanders (4.2 in 1989) each posted better times, but aren't counted due to stop-watch inconsistencies. . As he caught the ball at full tilt, Jackson looked up and ran three steps along the wall, to avoid impact and the risk of injury from the fence. [47] While doctors did not find proof that Jackson reset his hip, they did discover that there was a fracture of one of Jackson's hip bones, as well as traumatic chondrolysis (loss of the thin layer of cartilage that lines the ball-and-socket hip joint) and avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue) of the femoral head. The other thing that impresses me about Bo that gets forgotten is the work he put in to improve his speech and overcome his stuttering problem. His 21 reps of 225 pounds were a potential red flag, if only because the lower-than-expected number woke the trolls who question Clowneys motor. It's difficult to explain how big a performance that was for those who weren't there for that era. A Miracle Squared: Celebrating The Greatness Of BoJackson, Jaden Ivey pulled a Chris Webber, and it cost Pistons the game vs. Bulls. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Sedrick Curry is someone most have never heard ofuntil now. At his peak, Heyward-Bey was running 23.4 miles per hour. The only believable reading a stopwatch could have for Bo would have been "get the f*** outta here." 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 . Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as . Stories are still told and mostly embellished about his speed. At 233 pounds, we knew he could be a special player, but his test results surprised even his biggest supporters. "GMFB" discusses which QBs to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. "[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. Nothing projects a football player's ability to perform at the highest professional level quite likeacone-to-cone sprint inhis underwear. [40][41] A five-year, $7.4 million contract was negotiated where Jackson would be permitted to play the entire baseball season with the Royals and would report to the Raiders once the MLB season was finished even if it meant missing NFL games. MORE 2020NFL COMBINE:TV schedule | Biggest takeaways from Indy. Paea already was an intriguing defensive tackle prospect because of the power he showed with his squatty frame (6-1, 303 pounds) at Oregon State. 24 overall pick, the East Carolina product earned that status by acing the Combine's marquee speed and agility disciplines. I have never, ever seen that since. He backed that up with a 34-inch vertical. Years later, Jackson told ESPN that he has long believed the Buccaneers sabotaged his collegiate baseball career "because of the season I was having". Like Hall of Fame hitter/fighter pilot Ted Williams, or inventor/Founding Father/100 other things Ben Franklin. I don't remember the first time I saw him play. Since 1999, Chris Johnson andRondel Melendez have held the top mark of 4.24 seconds (unofficial). When asked if he ran a 4.12 40-yard dash at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest time ever recorded in NFL Combine history and a time that has been rumored from several sources, . You're going to waste a draft pick. Be the first one to comment on this story. UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich was solid in the 40 as well as during the bench press, but . 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. Given that the Cowboys do field two stud cornerbacks in Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne, it's reasonable to anticipate Sensabaugh producing more in the immediate future. Tony Mandarich, OT, Michigan State 1989In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. Faster than a 4.55 Forty Yard Dash Time [N/A] Shuttle Drill time 4.00 or faster [N/A] Three Cone Drill time of 7.00 or faster [N/A] Vertical Leap 36 inches or higher 16. With all eyes on Watkins and the receiver himself even hyping anticipation, expect the skilled playmaker to impress viewers. I like what Ive seen from him in college.. At a combine that featured hyped-up prospects such as Johnny Manziel and Jadeveon Clowney, O'Donnell out-performed both. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with his 4.12-second clocking at the Louisiana Superdome in 1986. The bench press at the NFL Combine is a test of muscle strength and endurance. Williams, who had an astonishing 7% body fat, ran a 4.66 40 time and added a 40.5 vertical and 35 reps at 225 lbs. In fact, that might be the thing that sticks out in my mind, that I saw that Moss game and thought, "man, this still has nothing on Bo at the Kingdome.". "The game has gotten so violent, so rough. 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. NFL Combine 45 Reps At 225lbs Bench Press | New Goal 50 for 2018 5 Years ago Heath Evans. Also consider the fact that Johnson decided to run at the last minute and used borrowed shoes. The ultimate two-sport star, Bo Jackson split time between the Raiders and Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals. Jackson's . The injury nearly ended Jackson's NFL career and made him get a hip replacement. [26] Then he led off the bottom of the firsthis first All-Star plate appearancewith a monstrous 448-foot (137m) home run against Rick Reuschel of the San Francisco Giants. However, Irvin played on the defensive line and weighed almost 50 pounds heavier than most of the athletes that ran around the same time as him. I don't even really know when I actually started to care about football. Nevertheless, a pair of players produced insane numbers in the 1980s, and even factoring in some modern changes, they still would have had incredible Combine performances. Even better, Paea possesses NFL-level football abilities, and he's developed into an integral player for Chicago over the past three seasons. Answer (1 of 6): This is a fun question. [67], On May 9, 2009, Jackson delivered the commencement speech at Auburn University's graduation ceremony. The game featured both baseball and football. Gerald Sensabaugh leaped to 46 inches on the vertical jump in 2005, which is the record per Frank Cooneyvia CBS Sportsin February of 2009. Bo was accompanied on this tour by celebrities such as Scottie Pippen, Ken Griffey Jr., Lance Armstrong, and Brett Favre. Some reports suggest that running back Bo Jackson . But you're absolutely right. Is Bo Jackson the greatest athlete ever? But when I can, I'm better for it, because 1987-1990 Bo Jackson offers plenty of treasures. Alontae Taylor, D'Marco Jackson, and Jordan Jackson in the 2022 NFL Draft . 25 overall to the Broncos, couldn't quite put it together as a polished passer in the NFL. Players can make their marks at the NFL Combine, and plenty have. Few have come close to Johnson's 4.24 40-yard dash, which was backed up with a 35-inch vertical and a 10-foot 10-inch broad jump. RB Bo Jackson | 1982 . His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. [59], Jackson served as the President of the HealthSouth Sports Medicine Council, part of Birmingham, Alabama-based HealthSouth Corporation. You can only hope they remembered Randy Moss at Lambeau on Monday night in 1998, and then explain it was like that except accompanied by superhuman strength. So which players aced their opening interviews by opening eyes at the Combine? Thats a rookie mistake. In order to make this list, you have to look at overall performance. That means the likes of Bo Jackson (reportedly ran a 4.12 at the 1986 Combine) and Deion Sanders (4.2 in 1989) will not be on the list. 27 overall), Dallas Cowboys. This year's affair will feature 319 college prospects from across the country taking part in mental and physical drills at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. MORE: Bo Jackson Ran Fastest 40-Yard Dash Ever, According to Leaked Report Related Videos. Quinerly led Alabama with a season-high 24 points and six assists off the bench. His 4.12-second time is said to be the fastest ever recorded. 11 overall), Houston Texans. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. This was part of one of the most epic workout ever recorded. He appeared on White Sox' disabled roster during the 1992 season due to completing hip replacement surgery earlier that year. Bo Jackson has an incredible net worth of $25 million in 2023. In his last season with his first hip, his OPS+ was 142. DRC blew past the cornerback competition by running a 4.29 40-yard dash, and he backed that up with a 37.5-inch vertical. Before 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. How much would Bo Jackson lift? The Pitt product did not take part in the bench press. [8] In 1982, Jackson set state school records for indoor high jump (6ft 9in (2.06m)) and triple jump (48ft 8in (14.83m)).[9]. (WR), Kansas State. ", "1987 Draft: In 7th Round, Raiders Draft Jackson--But He Says He's a Baseball Player", "When Bucs blew it by drafting Bo Jackson", "Raiders: Bo to Get $1 Million Just for Signing and Returning", "Report Details Jackson's Raider Contract", "Greatest Moments: 1990 AFC Divisional Playoff", "Idea to link cross-training with athlete Bo Jackson, featured in this Joe Pytka-directed spot . 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. That was the only drill he participated in at the Combine. Participants at the combine will go through team interviews, medical testing, measurements, and on-field workouts as well. So if youre a Giants fan and need a reminder of what Barkley can do, heres some positivity. Chris Johnson's modern-day 40-yard dash standard of 4.24 seconds stood for nearly a decade. Dontari Poe, 2012. Current Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea out of Oregon State nearly broke that record in 2011, putting up 225 pounds on the bench a whopping 49 times. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30 vertical and 103 broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. During his last year with Kansas City Royals, Jackson earned an annual salary of $1 million. He shared the backfield with quarterback Randy Campbell, Lionel "Little Train" James and Tommie Agee. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with . 2. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. The most recent record set belongs to cornerback Jamell Fleming of the Arizona Cardinals. 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. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State 1989The ultimate showman (and show-boater), Deion showed up fashionably late (and probably fashionably loud) to the Combine, then ran his 40-yard dash only once in a time between 4.19 and 4.29, depending on whose hand-timed stop watch you trust. He doesnt run into traffic or headaches. He was named after Vince Edwards, his mother's favorite actor. 13 overall), St. Louis Rams. The 2022 NFL Combine is officially underway in Indianapolis as the top draft prospects take center stage. I'm lucky enough that I can roll out of bed and rattle off on something for 45 minutes. A two-sport athlete good enough to moonlight as a major-league outfielder, Sanders might be the fastest player the NFL has ever seen. Jackson missed much of his senior season after being ruled ineligible by the NCAA following a visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which he believes tried to sabotage his baseball career. Here are the 16 greatest NFL Combine performances to date. Bo Jackson's game-wrecking career as a Raider . Joe Posnanski did a great job of doing so about his baseball career. This NBA season is wide open, but only a select handful of teams can actually win the title. Poe became the No. I don't know if you remember those Panini sticker albums, but basically you bought these player stickers in packs like you would buy sports cards, and you would fill your album with them. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Here, we take a look at some of the NFL Combine records that have been set over the years. Draft: First round (No. Thus shattering . The White Sox went on to win that game on a 9th-inning walk-off home run, then swept the Houston Astros for their first championship in 88 years. That isn't what an infield hit looks like. He later appeared in small roles in the films The Chamber, The Pandora Project and Fakin' Da Funk. 23 overall pick for Oakland. For example, Bo Jackson ran a 4.12-second 40 time, but that was during the hand-timed era. 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. Jackson can be unlocked as a player in ESPN NFL Football. CJ has not, however, been able to set up a race against Usain Bolt.8. 2011 draft: First round (No. J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin 2011In hindsight, the numbers that Watt put up at the Combine were a window into his dominant Defensive Player of the Year future. Iowa receiver Kevin Kasper was an NFL journeyman from 2001 through 2008. [73], In a 2017 interview with USA Today, Jackson said he never would have played football if he had known the health risks associated with it. From there, Alabama held on to take the five-point win. 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. Cementing his draft status at the combine has become a focal point for Watkins, as he said toKendall: My draft goal has always been the same, be a top 10 player, go out there and dominate the combine and make sure those guys see my potential and go out there and ace the interviews Coming here, I am thinking, "I might get faster, I might not." The standing long jump used to be an Olympic event, and an American (Ray Ewry) had posted the world record (11 feet, 4 1/2 inches in 1904) before Tveraag broke it. Then he lived up to being pocket Herculean by throwing up 49 bench press reps. Campbell used the Combine to make his name and make sure he would be drafted. However, thats incredible for a big man. Before the Titans made CJ2K the No. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with his 4.12-second clocking at the Louisiana Superdome in 1986. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. . Setting the 20-yard shuttle record at 3.73 seconds, per Frank Cooney via Scout.com in February of 2008. Join Date Aug 2013 Posts 59,557 Supplement Reviews In his abbreviated 1990 campaign, Jackson rushed for 698 yards and was selected to the only Pro Bowl of his career. Dontari Poe took that to a whole different level in 2012. He did however play the character of Calvin Farquhar, a sports radio jockey, on the TV show Marriedwith Children. Prior to the game Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth insulted Jackson and promised in a media event before the game to contain Jackson. In his last football game, the playoff victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in January 1991, Jackson suffered a dislocated hip following a tackle. In a football uniform. NBC-TV announcer Vin Scully exclaimed, "Look at that one! ' 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. A good score for a defensive tackle is 36, and the NFL Combine record is 49. . Player Info. Can you blame Al Davis, though? Bo Jackson is another great example. But once the fireworks started, Megatrons competitive juices started flowing and he decided he wanted to run after all. It shouldnt be a surprise to see Trent Williams on this list. Sensabaugh was then selected in Round 5 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and now plays for the Dallas Cowboys. Some guys are just unfair. The broad jump demonstrates lower-body strength and raw explosive power, and it's a useful tool for evaluating many different positions. Jackson's 1989 season was his best in the league. 2017 draft: First round (No. Donald was a fast-rising prospect in the time between when he collected the 2013 Outland Trophy and became a first-round draft pick. As usual, Jacksonville was wrong.14. I had one album for baseball and one for football, and I blew all my allowance money on these things. Bo Jackson was never really a weight lifter at all, the guy did calisthenics and cardio mostly on top of game practice. It's become something of an annual tradition to look back at Bo Jackson's legendary 4.12-second 40-yard dash, which, according to some websites, Jackson ripped off at the 1986 NFL Combine. It's like all sports, put together, was The Eliminator, and Bo Jackson was the greatest American Gladiator we've ever seen. In what I think was the first baseball game I ever attended in person, I saw him steal second base. In the NFL, he played in 38 games with 23 starts and gained 2,782 yards . And even as a child, I noticed the most surprising thing about Bo Jackson -- that, somehow, none of this stuff that's still got us in a tizzy over 20 years later impresses him in the least. Jackson would return to competition with the White Sox toward the end of the 1991 baseball season but did not play the 1992 season while having his hip replaced. He vowed not to sign with Tampa Bay should they draft him, but they proceeded anyway. Baird maintained that had he known about the trip, he would have told Jackson about the SEC rule that barred him from playing professional football while being an amateur in baseball. Its that time of the year again. Mamula was a rarity back in the mid-1990s: a prospect who trained specifically for the drills of the NFL scouting combine. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State . He . 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. [64], Working with his brand Promise Nutraceuticals, Jackson announced a line of CBD products called Hero Brand CBD in November 2021.[65]. [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. No notable tight has come close to beating that 40 time. For one, I thought he had a pretty cool name. 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. Gambling problem? Draft: First round (No. That number is the best this century, but 51 reps were put up in 1999 by someone you've likely never heard of. The tornadoes claimed hundreds of lives and left many Alabama residents without power. The rifle looks small in Bo Jackson's hands, . [66] Jackson and his family live in Burr Ridge, Illinois. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30" vertical and 10'3" broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. I wanted to be like Bo Jackson because, in myriad arenas, I was fascinated by the idea of doing everything. Note: Though none of these upcoming records are official,unofficialrecords were not kept until 1999. "If you're going to be the first person to go in the draft, why should you go to a combine and do all of that?"[21]. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986 . At 6-foot-5, 290 pounds with 11 1/8 hands and 34 arms, Watt ran a 4.84 in the 40, soared for a 37 vertical and 10 broad jump, and threw up a long-armed 34 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Johnson made jaws dropwith a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 6-3, 239 pounds. Whether and how much the Combine's events matter is up for constant debate, but we doubt Byron Jones would have been drafted in the first round in 2015, for example,without his Combine world-recordbroad jump. Rondel Melendez have held the top mark of 4.24 seconds (unofficial). [70], In December 2010, he was named a 2011 winner of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, given annually to six former NCAA student-athletes for distinguished career accomplishment on the 25th anniversary of their college graduation.[71]. Jackson is married to Linda, a rehabilitation counselor, and has three children sons Garrett and Nicholas, and a daughter, Morgan. You need to be able to sustain your effort. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor 2012The fastest quarterback in Combine history faster than uber athlete Cam Newton and draft classmate Andrew Luck RG3 was a track star on the fast track to NFL and commercial superstardom, with a blistering 4.41 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a dunk contest-worthy 39 vertical.6. In his first at-bat after surgery, he hit a home run to right field. During his rookie season Fleming collected 23 tackles and defended one pass for Arizona. 275 for 20 or 30 reps is more . Though he is widely considered to be among the most physically gifted athletes, many will want to see just how high Watkins can leap off the ground. [61] The set featured three colorways based on previously released Nike shoes: the "Bo Knows" Trainer I, Trainer 91 and Medicine Ball Trainer III. 21) at his new position. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Moderator. Yeah, but: Running back Bo Jackson reportedly ran a 4.12 at the Combine in 1986. He dominates it like Wilt Chamberlain dominated basketball, but he also lends legitimacy to the event, and 20 years later, American Gladiators is far more UFC than it is "Double Dare for grown-ups." It's the unwritten standard for elite speed. I suppose this is a testament to my inability to process this fact: I put football Bo in my baseball album, next to all the other Royals. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with his 4.12-second clocking at the Louisiana Superdome in 1986.". Poe became the No. His best year was 1989, with his effort earning him All-Star status. And she said, "no, he plays football too.". But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. Bo Jackson, byname of Vincent Edward Jackson, (born November 30, 1962, Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.), American athlete who starred for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) during his short but storied professional career and who is widely considered one of the greatest all-around athletes in history. Current New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins blew the hinges off of this event last year when he jumped 11'7" to smash the old record by two inches. [34], Jackson finished his career in 1994 with the California Angels. An NFL Combine performance can have a big effect on a players draft stock, and Williams used his numbers to go from a borderline first-round pick to a top-five selection. For most players, thats easy. I ran up to my mom and said, "look, they messed up!" Jackson was told by the Buccaneers that the trip had been cleared by the NCAA and SEC. At 6-4, 258 pounds, Mamula'straining for the event paid off with a 4.58 40-yard dash, a 38.5-inch vertical, a 10-foot 5-inch broad jump and 28 bench press reps. What put everything over the top was his studying, which resulted in a score of 49 out of 50 on the Wonderlic. I know he went back and earned his degree at Auburn to fulfill a promise to his late mother, and I know he goes out in the woods with a pistol and hunts bears. We're thankful he chose to run at the Combine, because everyone's still trying to catch up to him after he blazed a 4.2-second 40-yard dash. Open, but his test results surprised even his biggest supporters measurements, and the NFL scouting Combine one comment. Fleming undoubtedly has the best verifiable time at a Combine with at overall.... 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