Workouts for the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine kicked off today as the offensive linemen and tight ends took to the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to perform for future employers. Unlike previous drafts, no player ran exceptionally fast though there were some solid performances. Here are the risers and sliders from the day one at the Combine ...
Risers
T Jake Fisher, Oregon: Fisher was the biggest winner from the offensive line group Friday morning. He was surprisingly athletic, posting a 40-yard dash time near five seconds flat as well as a short shuttle mark of 4.33 seconds, one of the best from the offensive line group. Later, he looked smooth moving around the field and showed terrific balance and body control.
T Mitch Morse, Missouri: Morse was another who surprised scouts with his athleticism. His 36 reps on the bench was the top mark from the offensive linemen. Morse showed quick, smooth footwork during drills and quelled some of the concerns surrounding his ability to hold down the left tackle position.
G Jamil Douglas, Arizona State: Douglas was another who impressed scouts with a combination of athleticism and power. His time in the 40-yard dash (5.25) included a 10-yard split of 1.70-seconds, one on the best from the offensive line group. Douglas was quick and explosive in all the drills and showed great power in the bag drills.
G Ali Marpet, Hobart: Marpet continues to build on the momentum he started at the Senior Bowl and further improved his draft stock Friday. His 5-flat time in the 40 was the fastest of any offensive lineman and Marpet also turned in one of the better 10-yard splits. His times of 7.33 seconds in the cone and 4.47 seconds in the shuttle also ranked in the top five. Marpet once again impressed scouts during position drills and continued his assault up draft boards.
OL Cameron Erving, Florida State: Erving stood out at both center and tackle. He showed solid footwork in pass protection drills and looked smooth moving on his feet after snapping the ball. Erving's 30 reps on the bench and his broad jump of 9-8 were impressive.
T D.J. Humphries, Florida: The junior left tackle did nothing to diminish his rising draft stock. He posted 26 reps on the bench, not a great number but a solid mark for a blocker whose strength has been knocked. Humphries later looked good clocking near 5.10 in the 40-yard dash and posting solid shuttle/3-cone times. He looked athletic during drills, displaying quick feet and easy movement skills.
TE Maxx Williams, Minnesota: Williams stood out amongst a bunch of disappointing tight ends. Though he ran a pedestrian 4.8 in the 40-yard dash, Williams practiced significantly faster. He caught the deep pass well, looking natural grabbing the ball from the air. His results in the vertical jump, broad jump and short shuttle ranked amongst the best in the tight end group.
A running collection of the latest sights from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where the top college recruits showcase their skills for coaches and scouts.
Offensive linemen stretch before running drills at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Players huddle during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
LSU defensive back Jalen Collins runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.
Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
East Carolina quarterback Shane Carden warms up during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
Louisville tight end Gerald Christian runs the 40 yard dash during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
Miami tight end Clive Walford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Auburn running back Cameron Artis-Payne runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Iowa offensive lineman Andrew Donnal (11) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Virginia defensive lineman Eli Harold runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
Alabama wide reciver Amari Cooper, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Penn State offensive lineman Donovan Smith reacts after hearing his score on the vertical jump measurement at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Utah defensive lineman Nate Orchard runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
South Alabama tight end Wes Saxton catches a pass during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
West Virginia wide receiver Mario Alford, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Miami offensive lineman Ereck Flowers runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
LSU linebacker Kwon Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Miami offensive lineman Jon Feliciano runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Navy long snapper Joe Cardona runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams leaps the broad jump at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 21, 2015.
South Carolina offensive lineman A.J. Cann runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Washington cornerback Marcus Peters leaps the broad jump at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree participates in the broad jump during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Pittsburgh offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
Alabama defensive back Landon Collins runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.
USC wide receiver Nelson Agholor, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Clemson defensive lineman Vic Beasley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.
LSU offensive lineman La'El Collins (8) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
Stanford offensive lineman Andrus Peat looks on during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Florida State offensive lineman Cameron Erving runs the 40 yard dash during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.
Memphis offensive lineman Al Bond runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.
LSU offensive lineman La'El Collins speaks with reporters Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels speaks with reporters Thursday, Feb. 19.
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota answers a question during a news conference Thursday, Feb. 19.
Inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where the NFL Scouting Combine is held.
Outside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where the NFL Scouting Combine is held.
Sliders
C B.J. Finney, Kansas State: After looking dominant during the Shrine Game, Finney looked sloppy and pedestrian at the Combine. He looked poorly conditioned, was slow afoot and showed poor footwork in pass protection drills.
T Rob Crisp, N.C. State: Crisp looked slow and sluggish from the get-go. His testing marks were solid but during drills Crisp looked heavy footed and struggled moving around the field.
