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1. CB Eli Apple, Ohio State - Apple timed 4.40 seconds in the 40 after measuring just over 6-feet and 199 pounds. The time quieted some of the concerns scouts had about his long speed. Apple later looked terrific in drills, displaying a smooth backpedal and the ability to quickly flip his hips in transition. He cemented himself as a top-20 pick.
2. CB William Jackson, Houston - When all is said and done, Jackson helped himself more than any other defensive back on Monday. He timed the 40 in the mid-4.3s, measured over 6-feet tall and looked natural in all the drills. His backpedal, ability to flip his hips and explode to the ball came second nature to Jackson, who moved into the top half of the second round.
3. CB Jonathan Jones, Auburn - Jones was the fastest defensive back of the day, timing in the high 4.2s on a number of watches. He looked equally athletic and fast during drills. Like William Jackson, Jones effortlessly moved throughout all the drills with efficiency and little wasted movement. His terrific Combine performance comes off the heels of a very good Senior Bowl week and Jones’ stock is on the rise.
4. DB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary - The small-school prospect is another who capitalized on a solid Senior Bowl week with a good Combine performance. His 40 time in the low 4.5s was better than expected and Houston-Carson looked good in all the drills. He displayed solid ball skills and was fluid in his hips and backpedal.
5. CB Anthony Brown, Purdue - Brown was not highly rated entering the year, but has been on a tear since January. He followed up a terrific showing at Shrine Game week with an outstanding Combine workout. Brown’s times in the 40 clocked in the low-to-mid 4.3s while his vertical jump came in at 35 inches. Brown kept the momentum going and looked sharp in position drills.
6. CB Justin Burris, North Carolina State - Scouts had major questions about the long speed of Burris,
www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Apple-Jackson-Shine-On-Combines-Last-Day/6fa9ddb3-6789-468e-a21f-f27d666179d1
2. CB William Jackson, Houston - When all is said and done, Jackson helped himself more than any other defensive back on Monday. He timed the 40 in the mid-4.3s, measured over 6-feet tall and looked natural in all the drills. His backpedal, ability to flip his hips and explode to the ball came second nature to Jackson, who moved into the top half of the second round.
3. CB Jonathan Jones, Auburn - Jones was the fastest defensive back of the day, timing in the high 4.2s on a number of watches. He looked equally athletic and fast during drills. Like William Jackson, Jones effortlessly moved throughout all the drills with efficiency and little wasted movement. His terrific Combine performance comes off the heels of a very good Senior Bowl week and Jones’ stock is on the rise.
4. DB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary - The small-school prospect is another who capitalized on a solid Senior Bowl week with a good Combine performance. His 40 time in the low 4.5s was better than expected and Houston-Carson looked good in all the drills. He displayed solid ball skills and was fluid in his hips and backpedal.
5. CB Anthony Brown, Purdue - Brown was not highly rated entering the year, but has been on a tear since January. He followed up a terrific showing at Shrine Game week with an outstanding Combine workout. Brown’s times in the 40 clocked in the low-to-mid 4.3s while his vertical jump came in at 35 inches. Brown kept the momentum going and looked sharp in position drills.
6. CB Justin Burris, North Carolina State - Scouts had major questions about the long speed of Burris,
www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Apple-Jackson-Shine-On-Combines-Last-Day/6fa9ddb3-6789-468e-a21f-f27d666179d1
