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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ers-who-will-be-impacted-most-by-40-yard-dash
Players Who Could Be Affected Negatively
These are players who have a high likelihood of running a poor 40-yard dash—and they need to run a solid time to maintain their current draft stock.
1. Brandon Spikes—LB, Florida
Spikes had a phenomenal college football career. However, his No. 1 question mark is his top-end speed. Spikes plays faster than he is because of his quickness, but his 40 time could hurt his stock. If Spikes can't run below a 4.75, his stock could take a hit and push him deeper into the second round.
2. Jordan Shipley—WR, Texas
Shipley had a phenomenal senior season for Texas. However, he is undersized and does not possess great top-end speed. If Shipley runs in the 4.55 range, his stock will likely take a hit. Teams have trouble with drafting undersized wideouts without great top-end speed.
4. Javier Arenas—CB, Alabama
Arenas has seen his stock go up after a solid senior season. Arenas made a splash at corner and in the return game. Despite being a solid return man at Alabama, Arenas' 40 time could end up in the 4.55-4.65 range. If this is the case, he may lose his added special teams value in the draft.
Players Who Could Be Affected Positively
1. Jacoby Ford—WR, Clemson
Ford is seen as an undersized burner who will likely be a solid returner, but not a No. 1 or 2 receiver. However, Ford has great track speed and could run a sub-4.3 dash. If he is able to do that at the combine, he will significantly improve his stock
3. Perrish Cox—CB/S, Oklahoma State
Cox had been rising in many scouts' minds, but his stock took a huge hit at the Senior Bowl. Cox missed curfew twice and is now seen as a red-flag player for character issues. Cox has the ability to run a sub-4.4 on a good day. If he can do that, he could gain back some of his lost stock.
Players Who Could Be Affected Negatively
These are players who have a high likelihood of running a poor 40-yard dash—and they need to run a solid time to maintain their current draft stock.
1. Brandon Spikes—LB, Florida
Spikes had a phenomenal college football career. However, his No. 1 question mark is his top-end speed. Spikes plays faster than he is because of his quickness, but his 40 time could hurt his stock. If Spikes can't run below a 4.75, his stock could take a hit and push him deeper into the second round.
2. Jordan Shipley—WR, Texas
Shipley had a phenomenal senior season for Texas. However, he is undersized and does not possess great top-end speed. If Shipley runs in the 4.55 range, his stock will likely take a hit. Teams have trouble with drafting undersized wideouts without great top-end speed.
4. Javier Arenas—CB, Alabama
Arenas has seen his stock go up after a solid senior season. Arenas made a splash at corner and in the return game. Despite being a solid return man at Alabama, Arenas' 40 time could end up in the 4.55-4.65 range. If this is the case, he may lose his added special teams value in the draft.
Players Who Could Be Affected Positively
1. Jacoby Ford—WR, Clemson
Ford is seen as an undersized burner who will likely be a solid returner, but not a No. 1 or 2 receiver. However, Ford has great track speed and could run a sub-4.3 dash. If he is able to do that at the combine, he will significantly improve his stock
3. Perrish Cox—CB/S, Oklahoma State
Cox had been rising in many scouts' minds, but his stock took a huge hit at the Senior Bowl. Cox missed curfew twice and is now seen as a red-flag player for character issues. Cox has the ability to run a sub-4.4 on a good day. If he can do that, he could gain back some of his lost stock.
