Combine 101: Shuttle Run

Leading up to the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine, theScore's staff will take you through all the events the top prospects will participate in. The combine takes place in Indianapolis from Feb. 17-23.

Combine Events
40-Yard Dash | Bench Press
Vertical Jump | Broad Jump
3-Cone Drill | Shuttle Run

Shuttle Run

The shuttle run is a drill that tests players' agility, lateral quickness and short bursts of acceleration. A player starts in a three-point stance and sprints five yards, where they touch the ground. They'll then turn and sprint 10 yards in the opposite direction before finishing with a five-yard dash back to where they started. 

Top All-Time Performers 

Notable Performances

Brandin Cooks sets all-time record, moves into first round

Oregon State's Brandin Cooks improved his stock dramatically after posting the best shuttle run time ever at the 2014 combine. Cooks' 3.81 run showcased his exceptional quickness, and proved to scouts he has more than just pure straight-line speed. His excellent performance helped him surge up draft boards, and the New Orleans Saints selected him 20th overall. 

Montee Ball posts worst time of 2013 

Montee Ball had a legendary career at Wisconsin, setting the FBS record for career touchdowns with 77. But Ball hurt his draft stock with an abysmal 4.40 shuttle run time, and slid out of the first round. The Denver Broncos selected him 58th overall. 

2015 Top Prospect Prediction

Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn

Coates is exceptionally quick for a 6-foot-2 wide receiver, and he could get off the line in a couple steps due to his long gait. The Auburn star is expected to be a late first-round pick, and might move up many teams' draft boards with a strong performance.