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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RUNNING BACKS
40-YARD DASH (SECONDS)
Why is this measured?: It is primarily run to evaluate speed and acceleration.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR RBs: Nyheim Hines, N.C. State – 4.38 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR RBs: 4.54 seconds or faster
| SCHOOL | ATHLETE | 40 |
| STONY BROOK | Stacey Bedell | 4.39 |
| HOWARD | Anthony Philyaw | 4.44 |
| GRAMBLING | Martez Carter | 4.49 |
| SAM HOUSTON ST. | Corey Avery | 4.50 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Detrez Newsome | 4.53 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 4.55 |
| ALCORN STATE | DeLance Turner | 4.56 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Roc Thomas | 4.56 |
| MISSOURI ST. | Calan Crowder | 4.56 |
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BENCH PRESS (REPS OF 225 POUNDS)
Why is this measured?: To measure upper body strength.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR RBs: Nick Chubb, Georgia & Saquon Barkley, Penn State – 29 reps
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR RBs: 18 reps or better
| ALCORN STATE | DeLance Turner | 24 |
| HOWARD | Anthony Philyaw | 19 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 19 |
| MONTANA ST. | Nick LaSane | 17 |
| TENN. STATE | Erick Evans ('16) | 17 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Detrez Newsome | 16 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Roc Thomas | 16 |
| STEPHEN F. AUSTIN | Kijana Amous | 16 |
| TENN. STATE | Terence Harris | 15 |
| GRAMBLING | Martez Carter | 14 |
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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 RBs: Saquon Barkley, Penn State – 41 inches
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR RBs: 35.5 inches or better
| ALCORN STATE | DeLance Turner | 38 |
| SAM HOUSTON ST. | Corey Avery | 37 |
| GRAMBLING | Martez Carter | 36.5 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Roc Thomas | 35.5 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Detrez Newsome | 34.5 |
| STONY BROOK | Stacey Bedell | 34.5 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 34 |
| EASTERN WASH. | Jordan Laurencio | 31 |
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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 RBs: Bo Scarbrough, Alabama – 129 inches
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR RBs: 122 inches or better
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Roc Thomas | 125 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 122 |
| CHATTANOOGA | Richardre Bagley | 122 |
| ALCORN STATE | DeLance Turner | 120 |
| GRAMBLING | Martez Carter | 120 |
| STONY BROOK | Stacey Bedell | 120 |
| WESTERN CAROLINA | Detrez Newsome | 117 |
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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 RBs: Chase Edmonds, Fordham – 6.79 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR RBs: 7.09 seconds or faster
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 6.79 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 6.89* |
| EASTERN WASH. | Jordan Laurencio | 7.00 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Roc Thomas | 7.06 |
| MONTANA ST. | Nick LaSane | 7.07 |
| TENN. STATE | Terence Harris | 7.21 |
| TENN. STATE | Erick Evans ('16) | 7.22 |
| STEPHEN F. AUSTIN | Kijana Amous | 7.26 |
| MONTANA | Treshawn Favors | 7.33 |
| ALCORN STATE | DeLance Turner | 7.48 |
* – Ran at Fordham/Columbia Pro Day; the 6.79 was run at the NFL Combine
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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 RBs: Chase Edmonds, Fordham – 4.07 seconds
TOP 10 RANGE FOR COMBINE FOR RBs: 4.27 seconds or better
| STONY BROOK | Stacey Bedell | 3.97 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 4.07 |
| MONTANA ST. | Nick LaSane | 4.21 |
| FORDHAM | Chase Edmonds | 4.28 |
| TENN. STATE | Erick Evans ('16) | 4.31 |
| ALCORN STATE | DeLance Turner | 4.45 |
| JACKSONVILLE ST. | Roc Thomas | 4.49 |
* – Ran at Fordham/Columbia Pro Day; the 6.79 was run at the NFL Combine
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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
