I've recorded it and I'm getting caught up on it now. I like seeing how well different guys that are getting the hype can move compared to some others that were under the radar. It puts everyone on a level field. The mistake some make is putting too much emphasis on the numbers. You've also got to look at game film from their last couple seasons, any film from the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine game, North vs South and other "all-star" games. If the Combine didn't matter, you wouldn't see so many GM's and Coaches in attendance.
It can help break out the guys that got by on system design and supporting cast.
So far, there are several small school OL and TE's that looked good in the All-Star games and are putting up some amazing numbers at the combine. Don't be surprised to see Terron Armstead (T) go flying up some draft boards. Good performance on the field, great numbers here at the Combine and looked very good in the drills. He was around a 4th-5th rounder before the combine. Don't be surprised to see him go in the mid-2nd to mid 3rd now.
TE's Gavin Escobar and Vance McDonald weren't getting much love before the combine. Now, they've opened some eyes. I'd love to see the Cowboys pick up McDonald in the 3rd round.
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