I know he went back and earned his degree at Auburn to fulfill a promise to his late mother, and I know he goes out in the woods with a pistol and hunts bears. [26] Then he led off the bottom of the firsthis first All-Star plate appearancewith a monstrous 448-foot (137m) home run against Rick Reuschel of the San Francisco Giants. In a football uniform. How much would Bo Jackson lift? For athletes, in general, this is very hard to do. He later returned in Madden NFL 20 as part of the Madden Ultimate Team 10th Anniversary promo, before getting a community-made Golden Ticket card. Twenty-six years later, that still remains the Combine record for any player at any position. He also caught 40 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns. Answer (1 of 6): This is a fun question. His performance including a reported 40-yard dash time of 4.58 seconds, which was especially incredible for a defensive end prospect at the time vaulted Mamula atop the first round of the draft, and he remains a cautionary tale for NFL teams to avoid being romanced by impressive combine numbers. They're both sporting endeavors that require extraordinary skill, yes, but that's about where it ends. Do they matter to you? Cementing his draft status at the combine has become a focal point for Watkins, as he said toKendall: My draft goal has always been the same, be a top 10 player, go out there and dominate the combine and make sure those guys see my potential and go out there and ace the interviews Coming here, I am thinking, "I might get faster, I might not." #BoKnows. ' On occasion, Jackson has ventured into the Auburn weight room, reclined on the bench press and pumped 365 pounds, then 380 pounds, then 400 pounds. In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 electronically. Bo Jackson is another great example. He had to develop those independently. The 60-yard shuttle is an agility drill, but it's also a drill that requires a certain amount of stamina. [33], Jackson became a popular figure for his athleticism in multiple sports through the late 1980s and early 1990s. There are tons of incredible moments in this video, but the one I can't stop watching comes at 0:58. The 2023 NFL Combine will commence on Monday, February 27, and run through March 6. [37], A month before the 1986 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner and Alabama alum Hugh Culverhouse took him on a private jet to visit with the team and get a physical during his senior baseball season. In eleven games, with nine starts, Jackson rushed for a total of 950 yards with a 5.5 yards per carry average and four touchdowns. 23 overall pick for Oakland. It's hard to believe that Freeney ever was a questionable pass-rushing prospect. His story of only having one hand was the headline, but his results gave us plenty to talk about as well. 20-Yard Shuttle. He spent 53 games[24] with the Memphis Chicks,[25] the Royals' Class AA minor league affiliate, and was called up to the majors in September 1986. I always thought of him as a baseball player first. He played college football at Alabama . At 250 pounds, Davis ran a 4.38-second 40 and had a 42-inch vertical, and his draft stock sprinted to near the top of the 2006 class. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The 6-3, then 254-pound tight end looked the part and lived it in Indy with a 4.38 40-yard dash, a 42-inch vertical, a 10-foot 8-inch broad jump and 33 bench press reps. MORE NFL COMBINE:Notable Wonderlic scores over the years. Hes very fluid at route running. Note: Though none of these upcoming records are official,unofficialrecords were not kept until 1999. The 2023 NFL Combine will commence on Monday, February 27, and run through March 6. . His raw physical abilities were one miracle, and then he multiplied that with the second miracle of world-class mastery of sporting disciplines. But you're absolutely right. Given that the Cowboys do field two stud cornerbacks in Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne, it's reasonable to anticipate Sensabaugh producing more in the immediate future. He wowed everyone with his speed (4.37 40-yard dash) and leaping ability enough to be a surprise first-round pick (Jaguars at No. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers . . Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. That a man averaged 5.5 yards per carry and hit 32 home runs in the same year is pretty astounding. Draft: First round (No. He played in seven games, starting five, and scored a total of six touchdowns (four rushing, two receiving). And she said, "no, he plays football too.". We wouldn't believe it, but then we remember Jackson blowing into the tunnel for the Raiders on "Monday Night Football" and scaling walls to make catches for the Royals. The standing long jump used to be an Olympic event, and an American (Ray Ewry) had posted the world record (11 feet, 4 1/2 inches in 1904) before Tveraag broke it. But once the fireworks started, Megatrons competitive juices started flowing and he decided he wanted to run after all. On Close Closed Captions Bench Off Bench On Broad Off Broad On Vertical . Unlike previous editions of the NFL combine, players will do measurements, bench . [61] The set featured three colorways based on previously released Nike shoes: the "Bo Knows" Trainer I, Trainer 91 and Medicine Ball Trainer III. Initially, Jackson stated he would continue to focus on baseball and would not sign, but his interest was piqued when he learned Raiders owner Al Davis was a fan of Jackson and receptive to Jackson playing both baseball and football. During the huddle, Bo convinced Coach Dye to let him go over the top of offensive and defensive lines because he was a seven-foot high jumper in high school and the other team wouldn't be expecting it. Official NFL combine data only goes back to 2006, so Jackson's unconfirmed 40 time of 4.13 seconds (according to Jackson, though some tales have the time at 4.12) will remain a part of the league's mythology. His best year was 1989, with his effort earning him All-Star status. READY, SET, BO HOW NIKE, WIEDEN'S RISWOLD 'JUST DID IT' FOR CROSS-TRAINING", "It's Mr. Snerdley! Jackson still holds the record for most runs for 90+ yards from scrimmage with two. But these 15 prospects were workout warriors who aced their tests at the NFL Scouting Combine. Especially, I think, for us, because we were kids when Bo was playing (I was 8 years old when he broke his hip). Asking Google how much Bo Jackson was able to bench press. Draft: First round (No. Perhaps that's obvious, but there's something to be said for going to school in the country with an African name that many people thought was fodder for humor then suddenly having the same name as one of the coolest guys in our 8 year-old world. The BC beast vaulted up draft boards after a 4.58 in the 40, 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench, a 38 vertical and a 49-of-50 on the Wonderlic Test. "[49] This "Bo Knows" marketing campaign was for the release of the Nike Air Trainer I, a cross-training shoe, the first of its kind. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State . Hes considered one of the best linemen in the NFL due to his nasty blocking. The bench press weight at the scouting combine is 225lbs. He also ran the 100-yard dash in 9.54 seconds. A time where we watch NFL Draft prospects run as fast as they can, jump as far and high as possible, and crank out bench press reps like there's no tomorrow. The five-day gran fondo was a one-time event and has become an annual[72] maximum single-day gran fondo lasting approximately 62 miles. MORE NFL COMBINE:Full 2019 schedule | All-time records. The pro sports legend, now a successful businessman, talks strength feats, cycling, and pork. In the film You Don't Know Bo, Jackson claimed that when he realized his injury on the field, he popped his hip back into the socket, which damaged the blood vessels supplying blood to the hip. One of the best players in the country helped lead UCF to a national championship and then stunned everyone at the NFL Combine. Enter the 2020 NFLCombine in Indianapolis, wherethe country's best college football players converge for their first encounters with NFL franchises ahead of the 2020NFL Draft. With all eyes on Watkins and the receiver himself even hyping anticipation, expect the skilled playmaker to impress viewers. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft . Its safe to say that no one saw this one coming. Green and Andre Johnson and have set a high standard for No. MORE:NFL Combine Records: 40 Times, Bench Press, Vertical Jump, and More. Those figures, according to NFL Research, made him faster than Devin Hester (4.43 40), quicker than DeSean Jackson (1.55 10-yard split), stronger than Joe Thomas (28 reps on the bench), and meant he jumped higher than Julio Jones (38.5-inch vertical). HOLY. Sometimes I just can't let that shit go, even though the man himself -- the man who endured the excruciating injury, the surgery, the career derailment, everything -- has let it go. I dont want to say a specific time (in the 40). Barkley's numbers were stunning on Friday, including a 41-inch vertical jump, 29 reps on the bench press (tied for the lead alongside Georgia's Nick Chubb) and a 4.4 40-yard dash, second only . Prior to the game Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth insulted Jackson and promised in a media event before the game to contain Jackson. 11 overall), Houston Texans. In short, strength and power is certainly a good thing to potentially develop as a pro football player, although much more is needed from other attributes as well. The future three-time NFL defensive player of the year ran a 4.84-second 40, had a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump, while also doing 34 bench press reps. All except that 40 time which for a 6-5, 290-pounder was still mighty impressive were enough to place Watt among the best in his position group. talk about as well. Forget about current pro potential, because the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine offers a chance for prospects to wow scouts and fans across the country. Please logout and login again. Prospects must be quicker than greased lightning to beat the current record in the 20-yard shuttle. Infield hits are to the left side, where the shortstop is playing deep, and they're slow rollers. [68], On July 12, 2010, Jackson threw the ceremonial first pitch before the 2010 Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium[69] and participated in the celebrity softball game. And then one day I rip open a pack of football stickers and there's Bo Jackson. Bo knows weight lifting. Interestingly enough, in an event dominated by receivers and defensive backs, the second-best mark was posted by an outside linebacker. Showing just how useless this test can be for real scouting evaluation, Ernest ended up going undrafted that year and never made a name for himself in the NFL. Regardless of whether this a made-for-TV event or something thats not worthy the hype and attention it receives, drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap, broad jump, cone drills, Wonderlic and BOD Pod tests are just part of the lengthy and exhaustive process these players are about to embark on leading up to this years draft, which will take place April 26-28 in Dallas. Does Bo Jackson have the fastest 40 yard dash? Linemen are the athletes you need to watch closely. His speech was centered on the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Here's your one-stop shop for all the top results on the 2022 NFL Combine. He didnt bring any track shoes. He was so angry at the Buccaneers' actions that he vowed never to play a down for them, going as far as to tell Culverhouse, "You draft me if you want. What did I think of him at that age? When asked if he ran a 4.12 40-yard dash at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest time ever recorded in NFL Combine history and a time that has been rumored from several sources,[21] Jackson claimed some of the coaches hand-timed him at 3.9 and 4.0, but that he actually ran a 4.13 electronic-timed 40-yard dash at a pro day at Auburn University. [64], Working with his brand Promise Nutraceuticals, Jackson announced a line of CBD products called Hero Brand CBD in November 2021.[65]. 106 overall. As he caught the ball at full tilt, Jackson looked up and ran three steps along the wall, to avoid impact and the risk of injury from the fence. We get so accustomed to seeing receivers and defensive backs do it that a 4.89 time doesnt move the meter. [59], Jackson served as the President of the HealthSouth Sports Medicine Council, part of Birmingham, Alabama-based HealthSouth Corporation. 40-Yards Results. Unfortunately, Curry's athleticism and college talent never transitioned into pro football. [51][52], In 1992, the American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest referenced Jackson in their song "Scenario. No notable tight has come close to beating that 40 time. Unfortunately, in his six years in the league with Philadelphia, he didn't play up to his Combine performance and recorded just 31.5 career sacks. His NFL career has been mostly spent on special teams, but he gave us some memories that we wont forget. He has been successful with other investments, including a food company, N'Genuity. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. I had one album for baseball and one for football, and I blew all my allowance money on these things. . The closest . Watkins will be a spectacle fans should not miss at this year's scouting combine. 11 overall pick for the Chiefs by going crazy big man at the Combine. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State 1989The ultimate showman (and show-boater), Deion showed up fashionably late (and probably fashionably loud) to the Combine, then ran his 40-yard dash only once in a time between 4.19 and 4.29, depending on whose hand-timed stop watch you trust. The Chicago White Sox chose Jackson to throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game Two of the 2005 World Series. Bo Jackson, RB, Auburn - 1985 . That means the likes of Bo Jackson (reportedly ran a 4.12 at the 1986 Combine) and Deion Sanders (4.2 in 1989) will not be on the list. 1 pick, shows up in the minor leagues as raw as any player, and becomes an All-Star game starter just three years later? Agility, quickness and the ability to change direction in a hurry are the key elements tested in the three-cone drill, so it's not surprising that the top performers in this event are usually slot receivers and man-to-man cover corners. A good score for a defensive tackle is 36, and the NFL Combine record is 49. NFL Scouting Combine records: 40-yard dash, best vertical jump, bench press, 3-cone drill The NFL Scouting Combine has come a long way since the early days and the level of fitness is higher . NFL Combine 45 Reps At 225lbs Bench Press | New Goal 50 for 2018 Heath Evans 01 November 2017. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Todayhas the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. I warmed up with 315 lbs x 20 reps . The defensive end from West Virginia turned heads with his speed, and it translated well for his NFL career. )[53], Called "the greatest athlete in video game history",[54] Jackson's digital counterpart was nicknamed by fans "Tecmo Bo" since being featured in the 1991 video game Tecmo Super Bowl for the Nintendo Entertainment System, where he is all but untacklable. Auburn went on to win the game 3326 as Jackson rushed 14 times for 64 yards and 2 touchdowns. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with his 4.12-second clocking at the Louisiana Superdome in 1986. But having numbers like "4.12" help people our age, because there's no way we can come up with the words to explain how mind-blowing he was. 191 overall), Chicago Bears. In the NFL, he played in 38 games with 23 starts and gained 2,782 yards . In other words, this event is an opportunity to really display one's supreme athletic talent regardless of draft status. You might ask, who's Arne Tvervaag? 10. Enjoy all things sports? The fastest quarterback in Combine history, RG3 was a track star on the fast track to NFL (at least initially) and commercial superstardom with a blistering 4.41 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a dunk contest-worthy 39 vertical. Fascinatinglyenough, not every record was set by a prospect who was extensively well known. Auburn held a 1413 halftime lead when Alabama running back Paul Ott Carruth scored on an eight-yard touchdown runand then the Crimson Tide added a field goal to make it a 2214 Alabama lead going into the 4th quarter. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson was a childhood hero of millions, including Jon Bois and Bomani Jones. He then stole second base, making him the second player in All-Star Game history to hit a home run and steal a base in the same game (the first was Willie Mays). I have never, ever seen that since. Jackson made an appearance in the 2004 video game NFL Street 2. "The game has gotten so violent, so rough. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30" vertical and 10'3" broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. A 4.34 40-yard dash, 4.25 short shuttle, 38.5-inch vertical, and 11.3 broad jump reminded teams they needed to take him as soon as possible. In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. The veteran safety has enjoyed a decent NFL career, but owning the top vertical in combine history shows that more ability is required to be considered a top prospect. But Prime Time didnt stop running once he hit the finish line; Sanders ran out of the building to a limousine waiting to take him to the airport. [7] Both times that he was the decathlon state champion, he built up such a commanding points lead before the 1500 meters that he never competed in that event. Widely regarded as the top wide receiver of his class, Watkins will dominate the 40-yard dash drill to cement his status as the clear-cut No. On the bench press, O'Donnell did 23 reps of 225 pounds, bettering Clowney's total of 21. Poe boosted his draft status in a big way in 2012, and the most impressive number posted by the defensive tackle might have been his 40-yard time. Bo Melton (Rutgers): 4.34 . The NFL is an ever-evolving league in which incoming players continue to show up bigger, stronger and faster than their predecessors, and it's always fascinating to see if new records will be broken at the NFL Scouting Combine. On occasion, Jackson has ventured into the Auburn weight room, reclined on the bench press and pumped 365 pounds, then 380 pounds, then 400 pounds. For his performance in 1985, Jackson was awarded the Heisman Trophy in what was considered the closest margin of victory ever in the history of the award, winning over University of Iowa quarterback Chuck Long. Mamula never looked as good in pads as he did in shorts. I would imagine it would be brutal for someone who was as big a star as Bo Jackson. If Watkins wants to solidify himself as a clear-cut No. Heading into the 2014 combine, all eyes are on wide receiver Sammy Watkins. 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