Top performers from Day 4 at NFL combine
The 2019 combine concluded Monday with defensive backs competing in various workout drills.
Here are the top five performers from each individual drill.
DB 40-yard dash
| Player | School | Time (seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| Zedrick Woods | Ole Miss | 4.29 |
| Jamel Dean | Auburn | 4.30 |
| Darnell Savage | Maryland | 4.36 |
| Mark Fields | Clemson | 4.37 |
| Greedy Williams | LSU | 4.37 |
The fastest 40 time wasn't submitted until the last day of the combine. Woods, a safety from Mississippi, topped the likes of Parris Campbell, Andy Isabella, and D.K. Metcalf with a time of 4.29 seconds, garnering some much-deserved attention for himself. Greedy Williams helped his draft stock by running the ninth-fastest time of the week.
NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen also ran his annual 40 for charity and clocked in at 6.00 seconds.
DB 3-cone drill
| Player | School | Time (seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| David Long | Michigan | 6.45 |
| Marvell Tell | USC | 6.63 |
| Alijah Holder | Stanford | 6.70 |
| Julian Love | Notre Dame | 6.72 |
| Davante Davis | Texas | 6.76 |
DB 20-yard shuttle
| Player | School | Time (seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| David Long | Michigan | 3.97 |
| Taylor Rapp | Washington | 3.99 |
| Marvell Tell | USC | 4.01 |
| Isaiah Johnson | Houston | 4.06 |
| Kris Boyd | Texas | 4.08 |
| Montre Hartage | Northwestern | 4.08 |
DB vertical leap
| Player | School | Height (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Thornhill | Virginia | 44.0 |
| Ken Webster | Ole Miss | 43.0 |
| Marvell Tell | USC | 42.0 |
| Sean Bunting | Central Michigan | 41.5 |
| Jamel Dean | Auburn | 41.0 |
Thornhill, a safety from Virginia, was off the charts in his testing. He recorded the best vertical of any athlete at the combine ...
DB broad jump
| Player | School | Distance (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Thornhill | Virginia | 141.0 |
| Marvell Tell | USC | 136.0 |
| Corey Ballentine | Washburn | 135.0 |
| Justin Layne | Michigan State | 134.0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | Houston | 133.0 |
... and then tied for the best broad jump at the event. Thornhill was already coveted for his ball skills. His measurables earned him further distinction.
DB bench press
| Player | School | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Khari Willis | Michigan State | 22 |
| Juan Thornhill | Virginia | 21 |
| D'Cota Dixon | Wisconsin | 20 |
| Will Harris | Boston College | 20 |
| Kris Boyd | Texas | 19 |
Thornhill fell one rep short of the top bench press mark among all defensive backs. Khari Willis outdid him with 22.