The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books, as the running back and offensive lineman groups were able to get on the field and complete their testing. Let’s then take a look at the biggest winners after what went down on Sunday:
Bijan Robinson
Running Back, Texas
On Sunday, all eyes were on Texas superstar Bijan Robinson once the running backs took the field. Robinson was as good as he has been throughout his whole college career, confirming that he’s a top-10 prospect in the whole 2023 draft class. In the 40-yard dash, he collected a solid time of 4.46s, which at 215 pounds is very impressive.
In the on-field drills, he was simply magnificent, as he looked tremendously smooth and effortless as always. Bijan Robinson is the best running back prospect to come out of college since Jonathan Taylor in my opinion. He’ll be a surefire first-round pick and an absolute game-changer right off the bat in the NFL, where he projects as a do-it-all offensive weapon.
https://twitter.com/SartiranaLuca/status/1632506718125973505
Blake Freeland
Offensive tackle, BYU
Freeland ended up being the absolute headliner of the offensive lineman group as he completely dominated by recording the best marks in the vertical jump (37”, which is also the highest ever at the position), broad jump (10’0”), 10-yard split (1.68s) and the second highest mark in the 40-yard dash (4.98s). Freeland is a phenomenal athlete who has an underrated tape and doesn’t receive the recognition he deserves as a prospect. He’s a high-ceiling player who, with some development, could truly turn into a quality starter.
https://twitter.com/EraPrep/status/1632427032360501254
Zach Charbonnet
Running back, UCLA
Zach Charbonnet has personally been a top-5 running back in the 2023 class for a few months, and at the Combine, he performed at a high level, solidifying his status. At 6’0”, 214 pounds, he collected a 4.56s time in the 40-yard dash and also scored fantastic marks in the vertical (37”) and broad jump (10’0”). Charbonnet has above-average speed and explosiveness for his size, and he projects as a 3-down back who can truly be a quality bell-cow in the NFL.
More Sports News
Broderick Jones
Offensive tackle, Georgia
Georgia players have excelled all throughout the weekend, and Jones joined the mix on Sunday by recording the fastest 40-time among all offensive linemen by putting together an impressive 4.97s performance at 311 pounds. Jones was then perfect during the on-field drills, displaying his athleticism and footwork. While he might not be as technically refined as Peter Skoronski and Paris Johnson Jr., Jones has all the tools to become a truly solid franchise tackle. The Georgia product will hear his name pretty early on Day 1.
Chase Brown
Running back, Illinois
While also Jahmyr Gibbs and Devon Achane both had great performances, especially in the 40-yard dash, Illinois product Chase Brown, after a fantastic 2022 season, was able to record an impressive all-around Combine. He ended up putting together the highest marks among running backs in the vertical (40”) and broad jump (10’7”) while also adding to the mix a solid time of 4.43s in the 40-yard dash. Brown’s draft stock has skyrocketed throughout the whole season, and could now be in position to be one of the first backs taken after Bijan Robinson.
