NFL Scouting Combine Recap

February 23, 2015

The 2015 NFL Scouting Combine concluded on Feb. 23 and the Razorbacks were well represented with four players participating in combine activities. Here is a look at how each player measured up:

DE Trey Flowers

“He’s always around the ball, and although he isn’t an elite pass-rusher, he’s stout versus the run and has the versatility to be an every-down D-lineman in the NFL. He has a second-round grade.” – Todd McShay, ESPN.com

Measured at 6’2″ and 266 pounds with 34 1/4″ arms and 10″ hands
40 Yard Dash – 4.93 seconds
Bench Press – 28 reps
Vertical Jump – 36.5 inches (fifth-best among all defensive linemen)
Broad Jump – 121.0 inches (second-best among all defensive linemen)
3 Cone Drill – 7.34 seconds
20 Yard Shuttle – 4.40 seconds
60 Yard Shuttle – 12.03 seconds (fifth-best among all defensive linemen)
Overall Grade (NFL.com)_- 5.6

DT Darius Philon

“He’s an effective interior pass rusher with quick hands/feet. Plays with good leverage too.” – Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network

Measured at 6’1″ and 298 pounds with 32 3/8″ arms and 9 1/2″ hands
40 Yard Dash – 5.0 seconds
Bench Press – 26 reps
Vertical Jump – 31.0 inches
Broad Jump – 107.0 inches
3 Cone Drill – 8.00 seconds
Overall Grade (NFL.com) – 5.45

LB Martrell Spaight

“Spaight flashed with his agility and terrific closing speed, making several eye-popping hits.” – Rob Rang, CBS Sports

Measured at 6’0″ and 236 pounds with 32 3/4″ arms and 9 1/8″ hands
40 Yard Dash – 4.88 seconds
Bench Press – 25 reps (eighth-best among all linebackers)
Vertical Jump – 35.0 inches
Broad Jump – 120.0 inches
3 Cone Drill – 7.66 seconds
Overall Grade (NFL.com) – 5.3

TE AJ Derby

“In many ways Derby reminds me of former Michigan quarterback turned tight end Jay Riemersma, the seventh round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in 1996, who went on to play 8 years in the NFL.” – Tony Pauline, TFY Draft Insider

Measured at 6’4″ and 255 pounds with 30 1/2″ arms and 9 1/2″ hands
Bench Press – 15 reps
Overall Grade (NFL.com) – 5.3