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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LINEBACKERS (ILB)
40-YARD DASH (SECONDS)
Why is this measured?: It is primarily run to evaluate speed and acceleration.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR ILBs: Shaquem Griffin, Central Florida, 4.38 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR ILBs: 4.60 or better
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | 40 |
| YALE | Foye Oloukun | 4.48 |
| CHATTANOOGA | Dale Warren | 4.55 |
| TENN. STATE | David Kamara ('16) | 4.59 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Chris Board | 4.60 |
| CHATTANOOGA | Tae Davis | 4.63 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Jeremiah Mitchell | 4.64 |
| SOUTHERN ILL. | Kyron Watson | 4.65 |
| SAMFORD | Deion Pierre | 4.65 |
| NORTHWESTERN ST. | Lyn Clark | 4.68 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Randall Laguerre | 4.69 |
| NORTHERN ARIZ. | Byron Evans | 4.70 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA ST. | Darius Leonard | 4.70 |
| DELAWARE | Anthony Jackson | 4.71 |
| YALE | Matt Oplinger | 4.75 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Nick DeLuca | 4.75 |
| WESTERN ILLINOIS | Brett Taylor | 4.85 |
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BENCH PRESS (REPS OF 225 POUNDS)
Why is this measured?: To measure upper body strength.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR ILBs: Christian Sam, Arizona State, 28 reps
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR ILBs: 21 or above
| EASTERN WASH. | John Kreifels | 29 |
| CAL POLY | Mason Montgomery | 29 |
| WESTERN ILLINOIS | Brett Taylor | 27 |
| MONTANA ST. | Mac Bignell | 26 |
| YALE | Matt Oplinger | 25 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Jeremiah Mitchell | 21 |
| DELAWARE | Anthony Jackson | 21 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Darius Jackson | 21 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Randall Laguerre | 20 |
| SAMFORD | Terrell Woods | 20 |
| TENN. STATE | Chris Collins | 20 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA ST. | Darius Leonard | 20 |
| CHATTANOOGA | Dale Warren | 19 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Chris Board | 19 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Joel McCandless | 19 |
| YALE | Foye Oloukun | 18 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Nick DeLuca | 18 |
| TENN. STATE | Justin North | 18 |
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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 ILBs: Matthew Thomas, Florida State, 41.5 inches
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR ILBs: 36 inches or better
| SAMFORD | Deion Pierre | 38.5 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA ST. | Darius Leonard | 38 |
| TENN. STATE | David Kamara ('16) | 38 |
| YALE | Foye Oloukun | 37 |
| NORTHWESTERN ST. | Lyn Clark | 37 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Seth Manzanares | 36.5 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Jeremiah Mitchell | 36 |
| NORTHERN ARIZ. | Byron Evans | 35.5 |
| EASTERN WASH. | John Kreifels | 35 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Randall Laguerre | 34 |
| WESTERN ILLINOIS | Brett Taylor | 34 |
| MONTANA ST. | Mac Bignell | 33.5 |
| YALE | Matt Oplinger | 32 |
| SAMFORD | Terrell Woods | 32 |
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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 ILBs: Oren Burks, Vanderbilt and Matthew Thomas, Florida State, 131 inches
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR ILBs: 119 inches or better
| TENN. STATE | David Kamara ('16) | 129 |
| SAMFORD | Deion Pierre | 125 |
| YALE | Matt Oplinger | 125 |
| YALE | Foye Oloukun | 123 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Randall Laguerre | 119 |
| NORTHERN ARIZ. | Byron Evans | 119 |
| DELAWARE | Anthony Jackson | 119 |
| SAMFORD | Terrell Woods | 118 |
| WESTERN ILLINOIS | Brett Taylor | 117 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Jeremiah Mitchell | 116 |
| EASTERN WASH. | John Kreifels | 116 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Darius Jackson | 113 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Nick DeLuca | 112 |
| SOUTHERN ILL. | Kyron Watson | 112 |
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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 ILBs: Dorian O'Daniel, Clemson, 6.64 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR ILBs: 7.05 seconds or better
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Chris Board | 6.80 |
| YALE | Foye Oloukun | 6.94 |
| SOUTHERN ILL. | Kyron Watson | 6.99 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Jeremiah Mitchell | 7.02 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Nick DeLuca | 7.09 |
| EASTERN WASH. | John Kreifels | 7.17 |
| MONTANA ST. | Mac Bignell | 7.17 |
| NORTHERN ARIZ. | Byron Evans | 7.20 |
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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 ILBs: Dorian O'Daniel, Clemson, 4.07 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR ILBs: 4.28 seconds or better
| YALE | Foye Oloukun | 4.12 |
| SOUTHERN ILL. | Kyron Watson | 4.18 |
| WESTERN ILLINOIS | Brett Taylor | 4.21 |
| NORTH DAKOTA ST. | Nick DeLuca | 4.23 |
| AUSTIN PEAY | Jeremiah Mitchell | 4.27 |
| EASTERN WASH. | John Kreifels | 4.31 |
| CENT. CONN. ST. | Randall Laguerre | 4.32 |
| MONTANA ST. | Mac Bignell | 4.35 |
| NORTHERN ARIZ. | Byron Evans | 4.35 |
| SAMFORD | Deion Pierre | 4.45 |
| YALE | Matt Oplinger | 4.49 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Joel McCandless | 4.5 |
| DELAWARE | Anthony Jackson | 4.51 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA ST. | Darius Leonard | 4.52 |
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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
