NFL Combine records: Complete list of top 40 times, bench press reps & more all-time bests
As debate rages on about the exact worth of the NFL Combine — if any — one thing is certain: the scouting event has often been a showcase for some of the country’s top athletes.
That was evident on numerous occasions at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, the longtime home of the Combine. While position drills are more indicative of a player’s success in the NFL, other events like the 40-yard dash, three-pin drill, and bench press are less obvious.
Still, an invitation to the Combine is an accolade that many of America’s top college football players hope to earn. It offers the biggest and best opportunity to showcase both the physical and mental aspects of players’ games while also offering the opportunity to interview multiple teams.
Many players have made their NFL draft cases with strong performances at the combine. And while there’s certainly more to it than running faster and jumping higher/further than the competition, it certainly doesn’t hurt to stand out from your competitors in the events players are attending.
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With that, The Sporting News takes a look at some of the best performances from the NFL combine, including the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, long jump and more:
NFL Combine Records
Official stats courtesy of NFL.com for 2006.
40 meter dash
| rank | player | Time | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Ross | 4.22 | WR | 2017 |
| 2. | Kalon Barnes | 4.23 | cb | 2022 |
| 3. | Chris Johnson | 4.24 | RB | 2008 |
| T-4. | Dri Archer | 4.26 | RB | 2014 |
| T-4. | Tariq Woolen | 4.26 | cb | 2022 |
| T-6. | Marquis Goodwin | 4.27 | WR | 2013 |
| T-6. | Henry Rugs III | 4.27 | WR | 2020 |
| T-8 | Jacoby Ford | 4.28 | WR | 2010 |
| T-8 | JJ Nelson | 4.28 | WR | 2015 |
| T-8 | Jalen Myrick | 4.28 | cb | 2017 |
| T-8 | Tyquan Thorton | 4.28 | WR | 2022 |
bench press
| rank | player | repetitions | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stephen Paia | 49 | DT | 2011 |
| T-2. | Mike Kudl | 45 | DL | 2006 |
| T-2. | Mitch Peter | 45 | OIL | 2010 |
| T-4. | Jeff Owens | 44 | DT | 2010 |
| T-4. | Dontari Poe | 44 | DT | 2012 |
| T-4. | Netan Muti | 44 | G | 2020 |
| T-7 | Panzer Tyler | 42 | DL | 2007 |
| T-7 | Russel Bodine | 42 | C | 2014 |
| T-7 | Harrison Phillips | 42 | DT | 2018 |
| T-10. | David Molk | 41 | C | 2012 |
| T-10. | Vita Vea | 41 | DT | 2018 |
vertical jump
| rank | player | Height | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-1 | Donald Washington | 45.0 | cb | 2009 |
| T-1 | Chris Conley | 45.0 | WR | 2015 |
| T-3. | Byron Jones | 44.5 | cb | 2015 |
| T-3. | Donovan Peoples Jones | 44.5 | WR | 2020 |
| T-5. | AJ Jefferson | 44.0 | cb | 2010 |
| T-5. | Obi Melifonwu | 44.0 | S | 2017 |
| T-5. | Juan Dornhill | 44.0 | S | 2019 |
| T-8 | Dorin Dickerson | 43.5 | TE | 2010 |
| T-8 | Kasif Moore | 43.5 | WR | 2012 |
| T-8 | Fast Noil | 43.5 | WR | 2017 |
| T-8 | Mark Williams | 43.5 | S | 2017 |
| T-8 | Miles Boykin | 43.5 | WR | 2019 |
| T-8 | Emmanuel Hall | 43.5 | WR | 2019 |
long jump
| rank | player | length | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Byron Jones | 12’3″* | cb | 2015 |
| T-2. | Obi Melifonwu | 11’9″ | S | 2017 |
| T-2. | Emmanuel Hall | 11’9″ | WR | 2019 |
| T-2. | Juan Dornhill | 11’9″ | S | 2019 |
| 5. | Miles Boykin | 11’8″ | WR | 2019 |
| T-6. | JamieCollins | 11’7″ | OLB | 2013 |
| T-6. | Chris Conley | 11’7″ | WR | 2015 |
| T-6. | Donovan Peoples Jones | 11’7″ | WR | 2020 |
| T-9 | Bud Dupree | 11’6″ | OLB | 2015 |
| T-9 | Jelen Reagor | 11’6″ | WR | 2020 |
| T-9 | Jeremy Chin | 11’6″ | S | 2020 |
*Unofficial world record
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tricone drill
| rank | player | Time | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jeffrey Mahl | 6.42 | WR | 2011 |
| 2. | Buster Skrine | 6.44 | DB | 2011 |
| T-3. | Scott Lang | 6.45 | WR | 2010 |
| T-3. | David Long | 6.45 | cb | 2019 |
| 5. | Dane Sanzenbacher | 6.46 | WR | 2011 |
| 6. | Daniel Sorensen | 6.47 | FS | 2014 |
| T-7 | Terence Toliver | 6.48 | WR | 2011 |
| T-7 | Zyon McCollum | 6.48 | cb | 2022 |
| 9. | Devon Cajuste | 6.49 | WR | 2016 |
| T-10. | Leon Hall | 6.50 | cb | 2007 |
| T-10. | Chykie Brown | 6.50 | DB | 2011 |
| T-10. | Cecil shorts | 6.50 | WR | 2011 |
| T-10. | Chris Rainy | 6.50 | RB | 2012 |
20 meter shuttle
| rank | player | Time | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-1 | Jason Allen | 3.81 | cb | 2006 |
| T-1 | Brandin Cooks | 3.81 | WR | 2014 |
| 3. | Bobby McCain | 3.82 | cb | 2015 |
| 4. | BW Webb | 3.84 | cb | 2013 |
| T-5. | Desmond Trufant | 3.85 | cb | 2013 |
| T-5. | Justin Simmons | 3.85 | FS | 2016 |
| 7. | Austin Pettis | 3.88 | WR | 2011 |
| T-8 | KevinJohnson | 3.89 | cb | 2015 |
| T-8 | Kevin King | 3.89 | cb | 2017 |
| T-10. | Sabby Piscitelli | 3.90 | S | 2007 |
| T-10. | Shiloh Keo | 3.90 | DB | 2011 |
| T-10. | Buster Skrine | 3.90 | DB | 2011 |
60 meter shuttle
| rank | player | Time | position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Derrick Martin | 10.69 | cb | 2006 |
| 2. | Shelton Gibson | 10.71 | WR | 2017 |
| T-3. | Brandin Cooks | 10.72 | WR | 2014 |
| T-3. | Avonte Maddox | 10.72 | cb | 2018 |
| T-5. | Buster Skrine | 10.75 | DB | 2011 |
| T-5. | Jamell Fleming | 10.75 | cb | 2012 |
| 7. | Daniel Sorensen | 10.80 | FS | 2014 |
| 8th. | Godwin Igwebike | 10.81 | S | 2018 |
| 9. | Charlie Peprah | 10.83 | cb | 2006 |
| 10 | Braxton Miller | 10.84 | WR | 2016 |