Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State: Wilson answered every question that existed from his game tape when he turned in a 4.38 40-yard dash time. Wilson's route running and his ability after the catch already placed him in the running for WR1, but with a jaw-dropping run in the 40, he has a legitimate chance to be the first receiver off the board.
-- Miller
Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State: A strong argument could be made that Olave had the best workout of any wide receiver outside of Skyy Moore. With plenty of speed to burn, he showed off his downfield capabilities, and his ability to track the ball is what makes him so dangerous. He displayed fluidity in and out of breaks during intermediate routes and showed that he's not just a third-level threat. A 4.39 time in the 40 was the highlight of his workout, but Olave exhibited why he's projected to be a first-round pick. He helped himself a lot after a strong workout.
-- Reid
Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas: Running a 4.55 earned him mixed reviews from evaluators, but it was in the neighborhood of what most expected from him. At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, he's a rock-solid threat who possesses build-up speed. Once he got comfortable, he gained momentum, and his speed appeared to pick up. The biggest question surrounding Burks is his route-running ability, and on vertical routes, he showed straight-line speed. But the raw aspect of his game was clear when he was asked to run the out and corner routes. The details of route running will likely be a challenge for him during the early portions of his career, and it's a large reason he must be paired with a creative offensive coordinator in order to utilize all the departments of his skill set.
-- Reid
Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State: On a night that saw many receivers run blazing times in the 40-yard dash, Dotson failed to move the needle with a 4.43 run at 5-foot-11 and 178 pounds. Dotson was billed as a burner, but his timed speed failed to match his tape, which showed a vertical route runner with over-the-top speed. His overall workout will send scouts back to reevaluate his tape.
-- Miller
Calvin Austin III, WR, Memphis: It took only one run of the 40-yard dash for Austin to cement himself as one of the biggest winners from the combine so far. Austin's 4.32-second run had the crowd in awe at Lucas Oil Stadium, but his 39-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-3 broad jump are even more impressive for the 5-foot-8, 170-pound receiver. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, just two players since 2006 have posted marks that strong in all three of those drills:
Denzel Ward (2018) and
Parris Campbell (2019). Austin might not be a Round 1 lock, but he's at least moving into the early-Round 2 range.
-- Miller
Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State: A TE1 candidate, McBride caught the ball well, which is at the top of the positive column on his scouting report. A compact-built tight end, he provides value in the running game as an in-line blocker, but the bulk of his success has come as a pass-catcher. During the gauntlet portion of the on-field workout, he displayed strong hands, adequate speed and the ability to turn up the field in order to gain yards after the catch. In a tight end class lacking a true first-round lock, McBride is a candidate to be the top player selected.
-- Reid
