The FCS doesn't have its own Combine, but what it does have is a list of dozens of on-campus Pro Days — and of course some FCS prospects are invited to the big NFL Combine in Indianapolis every year. So we decided to create a "Mythical" FCS Combine, taking all of the above results, throwing them into one database and breaking down a leaderboard by position — and we were able to add in more than 320 FCS players' results.
Below is the final version.
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CORNERBACKS
40-YARD DASH (SECONDS)
Why is this measured?: It is primarily run to evaluate speed and acceleration.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR CBs: Parry Nickerson, Tulane – 4.32 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR CBs: 4.44 seconds or faster
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | 40 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Keion Crossen | 4.32 |
| CENTRAL ARK. | Tremon Smith | 4.32 |
| VILLANOVA | Trey Johnson | 4.33 |
| HOUSTON BAPTIST | Chris Hardeman | 4.33 |
| ALABAMA STATE | Ronnie Scott | 4.38 |
| FAMU | Jules Dornevil | 4.41 |
| COLUMBIA | Cameron Roane | 4.42 |
| ILLINOIS STATE | Davontae Harris | 4.43 |
| SOUTHERN U. | Danny Johnson | 4.44 |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 4.46 |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 4.47 |
| MORGAN STATE | Donovan Jackson | 4.47 |
| RICHMOND | Tafon Mainsah | 4.49 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Jevon Elmore | 4.50 |
| PORTLAND ST. | Chris Seisay | 4.50 |
| WEBER STATE | Taron Johnson | 4.5 |
| TENN. STATE | Terrell Bonds | 4.50 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Malik Boynton | 4.52 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Tre Dempsey | 4.55 |
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BENCH PRESS (REPS OF 225 POUNDS)
Why is this measured?: To measure upper body strength.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR CBs: Davontae Harris, Illinois State – 22 reps
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR CBs: 16 reps or better
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | BNCH |
| ILLINOIS STATE | Davontae Harris | 22 |
| SAINT FRANCIS | Malik Duncan | 21 |
| COLUMBIA | Cameron Roane | 19 |
| SOUTH DAKOTA | Adam Harris | 19 |
| RICHMOND | Tafon Mainsah | 18 |
| WEBER STATE | Taron Johnson | 17 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Malik Boynton | 16 |
| MURRAY STATE | D'Montre Wade | 15 |
| SOUTHERN U. | Danny Johnson | 15 |
| CENTRAL ARK. | Tremon Smith | 15 |
| EASTERN WASH. | Victor Gamboa | 15 |
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VERTICAL JUMP (INCHES)
Why is this measured?: It is a measure of how high an individual or athlete can elevate off the ground from a standstill.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR CBs: Chandon Sullivan, Georgia State – 40.5 inches
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR CBs: 35.5 inches or better
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | VERT |
| ALABAMA STATE | Ronnie Scott | 41 |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 40 |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 40 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Keion Crossen | 39.5 |
| MONTANA | Ryan McKinley | 39.5 |
| COLUMBIA | Cameron Roane | 39 |
| RICHMOND | Tafon Mainsah | 39 |
| FAMU | Jules Dornevil | 38.5 |
| SAINT FRANCIS | Malik Duncan | 38 |
| PORTLAND ST. | Chris Seisay | 38 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Malik Boynton | 37.5 |
| MURRAY STATE | D'Montre Wade | 36.5 |
| PORTLAND ST. | Donovan Olumba | 36 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | DeKeivis Perry | 36.0 |
| VILLANOVA | Trey Johnson | 36 |
| MURRAY STATE | D'Montre Wade | 35.5 |
| SOUTHERN ILL. | Roman Tatum | 35.5 |
| HOUSTON BAPTIST | Chris Hardeman | 35.5 |
| SOUTHERN U. | Danny Johnson | 35.5 |
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BROAD JUMP (INCHES)
Why is this measured?: It is to measure the explosive power of the legs.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR CBs: Denzel Ward, Ohio State – 136.0 inches
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR CBs: 124 inches or better
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | BROAD |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 132 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Keion Crossen | 131 |
| MONTANA | Ryan McKinley | 130 |
| COLUMBIA | Cameron Roane | 130 |
| VILLANOVA | Trey Johnson | 128 |
| PORTLAND ST. | Donovan Olumba | 127 |
| FAMU | Jules Dornevil | 125 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Malik Boynton | 125 |
| RICHMOND | Tafon Mainsah | 124 |
| CENTRAL ARK. | Tremon Smith | 124 |
| SOUTHERN U. | Danny Johnson | 123 |
| ILLINOIS STATE | Davontae Harris | 123 |
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3-CONE DRILL (SECONDS)
Why is this measured?: It is primarily run to evaluate the agility, quickness and fluidity of movement of players.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR CBs: Jordan Thomas, Oklahoma – 6.28 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR CBs: 6.98 seconds or faster
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | 3-CONE |
| PORTLAND ST. | Chris Seisay | 6.63 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Keion Crossen | 6.67 |
| EASTERN WASH. | Victor Gamboa | 6.8 |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 6.83 |
| WEBER STATE | Taron Johnson | 6.83 |
| PORTLAND ST. | Donovan Olumba | 6.91 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Malik Boynton | 6.94 |
| MONTANA | Ryan McKinley | 6.95 |
| RICHMOND | Tafon Mainsah | 6.96 |
| ILLINOIS STATE | Davontae Harris | 6.96 |
| MORGAN STATE | Donovan Jackson | 6.98 |
| MONTANA ST. | Bryce Alley | 7.02 |
| WEBER STATE | Taron Johnson | 7.03 |
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20-YARD SHUTTLE (SECONDS)
Why is this measured?: It is primarily run to evaluate the quickness and change-of-direction ability of players.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR CBs: Jordan Thomas, Oklahoma – 3.94 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR CBs: 4.15 seconds or faster
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | 20YD SH |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Jevon Elmore | 3.98 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Keion Crossen | 4.01 |
| CENTRAL ARK. | Tremon Smith | 4.01 |
| RICHMOND | Tafon Mainsah | 4.07 |
| PORTLAND ST. | Chris Seisay | 4.1 |
| SEMO | Mike Ford | 4.13 |
| EASTERN WASH. | Victor Gamboa | 4.18 |
| MORGAN STATE | Donovan Jackson | 4.2 |
| VILLANOVA | Trey Johnson | 4.2 |
| WEBER STATE | Taron Johnson | 4.21 |
| MONTANA ST. | Bryce Alley | 4.22 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Malik Boynton | 4.27 |
| WEBER STATE | Taron Johnson | 4.28 |
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Here are the links to the FCS Combine performance charts, by positions:
Safeties | Cornerbacks |
Edge | Defensive Tackles
Linebackers | Offensive Linemen
Running Backs | Quarterbacks
Special Teams
Wide Receivers | Tight Ends
