EDGE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

Chad Reuter: "Pearce impressed with a 4.47-second 40 at 245 pounds on Thursday. He also looked smooth in drills, displaying quick feet and good change-of-direction ability. There are comparisons being made between Pearce and Giants edge rusher Brian Burns, which is understandable after Pearce bested the 2019 first-round pick's 40 time from the 2019 combine (4.53). Pearce's below-average arm length (32 3/4 inches) and lack of explosion in the vertical jump (31 inches) are noteworthy, but overall, he helped his cause on Thursday."

EDGE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

Reuter: "Stewart made a splash on Thursday. He posted a 40-inch vertical (second-best among combine defensive linemen), 10-foot-11 broad jump (best among combine D-linemen) and excellent 4.59-second 40 (fourth-fastest among combine DLs). He tweaked his hamstring running the 40, per NFL Network Senior National Reporter Stacey Dales, and the injury kept him out of the position workouts. The drills could have given him a platform to show he has the agility and change-of-direction skills to become a more productive player in the pros (4.5 sacks in three seasons at Texas A&M), but he did more than enough in the athletic testing to help himself."

LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama

Reuter: "With many top prospects either unable to participate because of injury or choosing not to partake in drills, Campbell deserves kudos for competing on Thursday. His 4.52-second 40-yard dash at 235 pounds confirmed his speed and his 10-foot-7 broad jump was another indication of his explosiveness. Campbell looked like a pro executing drills, moving in space and catching passes during the workout. He was clearly the top off-ball linebacker on the field, and he even stayed late to do pass-rush drills after the LBs had completed their workout."

DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State

Reuter: "I don't usually give stock-up nods to players who opt out of running the 40-yard dash, but Williams' movement skills at 334 pounds were noteworthy. In every drill, he moved quickly and with a low center of gravity. Williams' powerful hands slammed against pads, but his feet were nimble. He maintained his balance turning corners despite his girth. He's more athletic than some evaluators might think."

S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

Reuter: "A safety of Emmanwori's size (6-3 1/8, 220 pounds) is not supposed to be able to run a sub-4.4 40-yard dash, but that's exactly what he did on Friday, posting a time of 4.38 seconds. He also had the best vertical (43 inches) and best broad jump (11-6) of any safety at the combine this year. Emmanwori chose not to take part in position drills after putting up those great numbers, but he had already displayed his plus athleticism as he tries to convince teams he's worthy of a first-round selection."

CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

Reuter: "Hairston added four pounds since the Reese's Senior Bowl (179 to 183) but still posted a head-turning 4.28-second 40, the best time of the combine so far. The 5-11 1/4 corner took a much-deserved victory lap after that run. His 39 1/2-inch vertical, 10-foot-9 broad jump and fluid hips in position drills also stood out. Hairston smoothly caught passes in position drills, backing up his five-interception effort from 2023. We might have seen similar production from him in 2024 if not for the shoulder injury that sidelined him for five games."

CB Jahdae Barron, Texas

Reuter: "Barron needed to fly in the 40-yard dash after measuring on the smaller side (5-foot-10 3/4, 29 5/8-inch arms), and he did not disappoint. His 4.39-second 40-yard dash and 1.5-second 10-yard split at 194 pounds proved he has the speed to play outside against NFL receivers, a major boon for his draft stock. All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie had similar size (5-10 3/4, 193) and length (29 3/4 arms) at the 2022 combine, and Barron bested McDuffie's 40 time (4.44)."

WR Matthew Golden, Texas

Reuter: "After a strong finish to his career with the Longhorns, Golden continued to build momentum in Indianapolis, running a blistering 4.29-second 40 -- the best time of any combine receiver this year -- and 1.49-second 10-yard split at 5-foot-11, 191 pounds. He did not participate in the jumps or position drills on Saturday, but the game film will speak for itself. Combining his elite speed with the reliability and toughness he showed at Texas should cement his status as a first-round prospect."

WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

Reuter: "At 6-4 1/8, 214 pounds, Higgins ran a solid 4.47-second 40 (1.53-second 10-yard split) and showed explosiveness with a 39-inch vertical leap. He doesn't have elite quickness, but he'll still be able to challenge NFL corners at the top of the route. Higgins looks the ball into his hands and can turn upfield quickly for a player of his size. If he wasn't on teams' boards as a Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) pick, he certainly should be after this weekend."

WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State

Reuter: "After Higgins stood out among the first group of receivers at the combine, his Iowa State teammate Noel starred in the second group of pass catchers. Noel posted a 4.39-second 40, tied for the best vertical among all receivers (41 1/2 inches) and led all players at the position with an 11-foot-2 broad jump at 194 pounds. What stood out the most to me, though, was how he ran every drill in the on-field workout at full speed. Many receivers run at a slower pace in the gauntlet to make sure they can turn to catch passes, but Noel ran the drill as fast as I've ever seen. He was hustling on each out, dig and deep route, snagging passes without hesitation. That effort should not be ignored by NFL scouts and coaches."

RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech

Reuter: "Tuten transferred from North Carolina A&T to Virginia Tech before the 2023 campaign, earning second-team All-ACC nods in each of the past two seasons. On Saturday he led all combine RBs with a 4.32-second 40-yard dash and 40 1/2-inch vertical. His 10-10 broad jump at 206 pounds turned heads, too. The 5-9 1/4 back showed why he was a regular contributor in the passing game during his college career, smoothly grabbing throws during drills. While he doesn't possess elite change-of-direction ability (4.41-second 20-yard shuttle), Tuten has some make-you-miss in the open field, portending dual-threat contributions at the next level."

T Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon

Reuter: "Conerly is not the biggest left tackle in this year's draft class (6-foot-4 5/8, 311 pounds, 33 1/2-inch arms) but he might have been the smoothest mover in drills at the combine. His 1.71-second 10-yard split and 34 1/2-inch vertical matched the fluid explosion he showed in drills. Conerly was low and quick in pulling drills and pass pro work. It's going to be tough for teams picking late in the first round to pass on him."

OL Armand Membou, Missouri

Reuter: "Membou is known as a finisher on the field --- he stays engaged and drives the player he's blocking to the ground whenever possible. His effort during each drill on Sunday showed that same competitive spirit. With a 4.91-second 40 (1.74 10-yard split) at 332 pounds, he has a chance to be the first offensive linemen drafted this year. His height (6-4 1/4) and length (33 1/2-inch arms) are average by the standard of NFL offensive tackles, which could push him inside to guard on some teams' draft boards. Membou's 34-inch vertical and 9-7 broad jump backed up his explosiveness, though, and his movement in pass-protection drills displayed why he stayed at tackle at Missouri."

OL Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona

Reuter: "Savaiinaea ran better than I expected, posting a 4.95-second 40 with a 1.72 10-yard split after measuring 6-4 1/8, 324 pounds. He mostly played tackle the past two seasons with the Wildcats and could get a chance to play outside in the NFL with his arms measuring 33 7/8 inches. Savaiinaea was one of the most fluid movers on the field Sunday, and I could hear the power in his hands when he hit the bags during drills. Teams drafting late on Day 1 or early on Day 2 should value him whether he fits inside or outside in their blocking schemes."

IOL Joshua Gray, Oregon State

Reuter: "Gray (6-5 1/8, 299 pounds, 31 3/8-inch arms) showed quickness in his 40-yard dash (5.04 seconds, 1.73 10-yard split), covered ground laterally in pass protection drills and pounded the pads as hard as anyone in his combine group. His experience and athleticism could push him into the third round, especially if a team believes he can be their center of the future."