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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SPECIAL TEAMS
40-YARD DASH (SECONDS)
Why is this measured?: It is primarily run to evaluate speed and acceleration.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR ST: J.K. Scott, Alabama (PK) – 4.83 seconds
| POS | SCHOOL | ATHLETE | 40 |
| K | TENN. STATE | Lane Clark | 4.87 |
| LS | SOUTH DAKOTA | Brandon Godsey | 4.95 |
| LS | AUSTIN PEAY | Kyle Romano | 5.07 |
| LS | EASTERN ILLINOIS | A.J. Hantak | 5.09 |
| LS | RICHMOND | Graham Latham | 5.09 |
| LS | NORTHERN ARIZ. | Andy Rodriguez | 5.14 |
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BENCH PRESS (REPS OF 225 POUNDS)
Why is this measured?: To measure upper body strength.
TOP NFL COMBINE MARK FOR ST: Trevor Daniel, Tennessee (P) – 23 reps
| LS | NORTHERN ARIZ. | Andy Rodriguez | 18 |
| LS | AUSTIN PEAY | Kyle Romano | 13 |
| LS | SOUTH DAKOTA | Brandon Godsey | 13 |
| K | TENN. STATE | Lane Clark | 11 |
| LS | TENN.-MARTIN | Jose Carballo | 10 |
| LS | RICHMOND | Graham Latham | 7 |
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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 ST: Trevor Daniel, Tennessee (P) – 32.5 inches
| LS | AUSTIN PEAY | Kyle Romano | 32 |
| K | TENN. STATE | Lane Clark | 30.5 |
| LS | RICHMOND | Graham Latham | 30 |
| LS | EASTERN ILLINOIS | A.J. Hantak | 29.5 |
| LS | SOUTH DAKOTA | Brandon Godsey | 28 |
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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 ST: Trevor Daniel, Tennessee (P) – 119 inches
| LS | RICHMOND | Graham Latham | 110 |
| LS | WILLIAM & MARY | Jesse Anderson | 107 |
| LS | EASTERN ILLINOIS | A.J. Hantak | 101 |
| LS | AUSTIN PEAY | Kyle Romano | 98 |
| LS | SOUTH DAKOTA | Brandon Godsey | 98 |
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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
