Also consider the fact that Johnson decided to run at the last minute and used borrowed shoes. The NFL Combine is a unique event in the world of footbal Prior to the game Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth insulted Jackson and promised in a media event before the game to contain Jackson. Barkley's numbers were stunning on Friday, including a 41-inch vertical jump, 29 reps on the bench press (tied for the lead alongside Georgia's Nick Chubb) and a 4.4 40-yard dash, second only . Darrius Heyward-Bey has an argument for best NFL Combine performance in terms of baiting a team into taking him in the top 10. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. He has started nine NFL games but has struggled to hold down a roster spot.". He also posted a 38.5-inch vertical, 106 broad jump, and 4.18-second short shuttle. After logging 22 tackles and starting three games in his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals, Fleming has been relegated to special-teams roles the past two seasons. RB . Hes a smart route runner. A time where we watch NFL Draft prospects run as fast as they can, jump as far and high as possible, and crank out bench press reps like there's no tomorrow. He wowed everyone with his speed (4.37 40-yard dash) and leaping ability enough to be a surprise first-round pick (Jaguars at No. At the time, NFL Network analyst Sterling Sharpe liked what he saw from the diminutive receiver. The next one is pixelated and exists on a ditty I like to call "Tecmo Bowl.". Deion knew how to make a statement, so he proved that he could fly on the field and ran straight to a limousine waiting for him right after. 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. For context, Nixon hit 11 home runs over 17 seasons. Participants at the combine will go through team interviews, medical testing, measurements, and on-field workouts as well. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama 2011With everyone in the building looking for the next Megatron, Julio gave scouts a sneak peak at the new model of NFL wideout weighing in at 63, 220 pounds before flying for a 4.39 in the 40, skying for a 38.5 vertical and exploding for an 113 broad jump.11. [51][52], In 1992, the American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest referenced Jackson in their song "Scenario. 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. Jackson responded by running over Bosworth on his way to a touchdown near the goal line. 27 overall), Dallas Cowboys. The drill favors offensive and defensive linemen when it comes to . In the top of the first inning, he caught Pedro Guerrero's two-out line drive to left-center field to save two runs. MORE NFL COMBINE:What goes on behind the scenes in Indy. 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. Thanks for that. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Todayhas the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. He still tied with Barkley for 29 bench press reps, and he added a respectable 4.52 40-yard dash, a 10'8 broad jump, and a 38.5 vertical to round out his fine performance. 11 overall pick for the Chiefs by going crazy big man at the Combine. A 4.34 40-yard dash, 4.25 short shuttle, 38.5-inch vertical, and 11.3 broad jump reminded teams they needed to take him as soon as possible. [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. I had no idea he even played football. NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Day scores, percentiles and metrics for Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville. Tony Mandarich, OT, Michigan State 1989In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. Over the years, my friends and I have often played the game of how great an athlete LeBron James would be in a different sport. But what's your impression of how he carries himself, how he looks back on his career? The veteran safety has enjoyed a decent NFL career, but owning the top vertical in combine history shows that more ability is required to be considered a top prospect. Alright, I just caught this image of Bo Jackson announcing his retirement from baseball and football in 1989, explaining that "American Gladiators looks awesome, I'm gonna go do that." 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. NFL Combine Records: 40-Yard Dash. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with his 4.12-second clocking at the Louisiana Superdome in 1986.". In 2013, the bank was acquired by First Community Financial Bank, who retained Jackson as a board member. If anything, it confirmed what we all knew. Davis showed off his freak athletic ability at the combine with a 4.38-second 40-yard dashabsurdly impressive for for a 6'3, 252-pound tight endalong with 33 reps on the bench press and . 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. They're both sporting endeavors that require extraordinary skill, yes, but that's about where it ends. Vertical Jump. He already was known for good strength and appealing size (6-2, 193 pounds), but his athleticism is what shot him up from Tennessee State to the Cardinals at No. His raw physical abilities were one miracle, and then he multiplied that with the second miracle of world-class mastery of sporting disciplines. I've always been fascinated by people who excel in multiple disciplines that are very different. Dwight Freeney's unexpected strength. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft . 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. 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. He catches the football with his hands. [36], During his junior and senior years at Auburn, Jackson transitioned his focus to baseball and became increasingly vocal about his unwillingness to play in the NFL. So, some Combine performances before those years are looked at in a different light. [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. [11], Through the 1990s, Jackson dabbled in acting, having made several television guest appearances first on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990 as well as Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Moesha, and Married with Children. Poe was running 16.7 miles per hour during that dash, making him the first man over 340 pounds to run under 4.90. In 1995, Jackson completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn[4] to fulfill the promise he made to his mother. The Chicago White Sox chose Jackson to throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game Two of the 2005 World Series. Like J.J. Watt before him, Donald displayed the sort of athleticism at the combine that would help him win defensive player of the year. Jackson's athletic career was affected by an injury to his left hip. During his rookie season Fleming collected 23 tackles and defended one pass for Arizona. 2011 draft: First round (No. . Calling a timeout in crunch-time when your team doesnt have one? O'Donnell's 40 time of 4.64 seconds was faster than Manziel's time of 4.68. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Today has the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. 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. He produced a 4.63 short shuttle, 34.5-inch vertical, and a 95 broad jump. As a hurdler, he recorded times of 7.29 seconds in the 55m hurdles and 13.81 seconds in the 110m hurdles. Jackson's 1989 season was his best in the league. 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. NFL Combine Bench Press Reps Record: Stephen Paea (2011) - 49 Reps. 11 overall. For his performance in 1985, Jackson was awarded the Heisman Trophy in what was considered the closest margin of victory ever in the history of the award, winning over University of Iowa quarterback Chuck Long. It takes a truly special athlete to set a new benchmark to which others will aspire in the years to come. Dontari Poe, 2012. He recently retired from the game of football but was a productive player during his career. The only problem? But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. His story of only having one hand was the headline, but his results gave us plenty to talk about as well. Some people, through no fault of their own, struggle to coherently express the intelligent thoughts in their heads. As incredible as he was, nothing has happened as either of us has gotten older to make me think any less of him. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 1 receiver heading into the NFL, he'll need to impress in this drill to prove he has the flat-footed leaping ability to beat defenders. 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. MORE NFL COMBINE:Full 2019 schedule | All-time records. It was one of the best NFL Combine performances ever, mostly based on Sanders swagger and confidence. If that had happened in his first or second year, they'd call him a bust, too. After Freeney'sspeed (4.48 40-yard dash) and agility (37-inch vertical) were matched with great strength (28 bench press reps) for that size, the Colts nailed it by taking him No. 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.3. Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech 2007With his draft stock holding strong near the top of the class, Johnson planned on kicking back and watching the festivities. Davis looked like a body builder or, at the very least, an actor from an Under Armour commercial en route to running a 4.38 in the 40, skying for a 42 vertical, 108 broad, and slamming 33 reps on the bench press. Scouts judge the bench press drill by the reps an athlete can do. UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich was solid in the 40 as well as during the bench press, but . His best 100-meter time in high school was 10.44 seconds, but he would later run a 10.39 at Auburn. Unwilling to pay his $2.375 million salary in 1991 to rehabilitate his football injury, the Royals released Jackson on March 18, 1991.[31]. One of the best players in the country helped lead UCF to a national championship and then stunned everyone at the NFL Combine. We're not celebrating a nice round anniversary of anything Bo Jackson did. Starks was picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars two years later, also in Round 3, but had even less of an impact compared to what Fargas brought to Oakland. Be the first one to comment on this story. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson was a childhood hero of millions, including Jon Bois and Bomani Jones. 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. 13 overall), St. Louis Rams. In this scouting report, Jackson's worth to an MLB team was listed at only $200,000, much less than what he would end up taking home later on in his short-lived careers. Once again, most eyes will be on wide receiver Sammy Watkins. 1995 draft: First round (No. The NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 22-25) is crossing the finish line on another so-called Underwear Olympics. The Combine is just one step in the job interview process leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft (May 8-10). Jackson played two seasons appearing in 23 games in 1991 and 85 games in 1993. Because, quite honestly, that's all you could say half the time when he played. "Distance is the only thing I hate about track," he said. Jackson sits on the bench after injuring his hip during a 1990 AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Bengals. Info; Stats . In 1989, Jackson ranked fourth in the American League in both home runs, with 32, and RBI, with 105. 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. His family described him as a "wild boar hog," as he would constantly get into trouble. At the time, Heyward-Bey ran a 4.25 40-yard dash, the second-fastest ever at that time behind former ECU and Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson. [75], In an effort to help his native state of Alabama, Jackson began a fundraiser known as "Bo Bikes Bama". Jackson joined the Raiders in time for their Week 8 matchup against the New England Patriots, where he rushed for a total of 37 yards on eight carries. After all, this unit only allowed a 54.3 completion percentage last year and collected 22 picks. But every time you'd see an interview with him after his career, he sounded like he couldn't be more comfortable. On Gamepass Games Insights Key Leave Live . There were times when Bo was able to rely purely on his raw athleticism. Bo Jackson Was a FREAK . I don't remember the first time I saw him play. The NFL is an ever-evolving league in which incoming players continue to show up bigger, stronger and faster than their predecessors, and it's always fascinating to see if new records will be broken at the NFL Scouting Combine. He remains the Combine's Great White Whale. 1 receivers as their quarterbacks routinely lean on them to complete and win jump balls against their defender. According to Frank Cooney of NFLDraftScout.comvia the USA Today in February of 2008: First, there is no single "official" 40 time at the combine. Cameron Wake out of Penn State leaped 45.5 inches back in 2005. He did a 585 . Finished o. 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! [8] In 1982, Jackson set state school records for indoor high jump (6ft 9in (2.06m)) and triple jump (48ft 8in (14.83m)).[9]. However, thats incredible for a big man. In fact, some of the names will surprise you. Keep reading for a look at the current record-holders in every combine event. Odds & lines subject to change. Bo Jackson: Stuff of legend. [20], Jackson qualified for the NCAA nationals in the 100-meter dash in his freshman and sophomore years. But here's why that stuff doesn't matter quite as much -- that Bo synthesized all that ability into on-field production is possibly the most impressive part of all this. . and bench press are usually the focus of the combine. Baseball was the first game I fell in love with. I dont want to say a specific time (in the 40). If you ask football fans about players and their 40 times, many will bring up legendary running back Bo Jackson. Twenty-six years later, that still remains the Combine record for any . 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