The defensive backs kicked off the second day of on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine. The group was impressively fast, with many prospects raising their profiles through commendable performances, while others prompted further review of their previous games.
Here are the notable winners and losers from Friday’s drills. Additionally, a summary of measurements for the prospects can be found in CBS Sports’ top 50 consensus rankings.
Results Table
| 40-yard dash | Vertical jump | Broad jump | 10-yard split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks (Georgia) | 4.50 seconds | 33 inches | 10-foot-3 | 1.51 seconds |
| Nick Emmanwori (South Carolina) | 4.38 seconds | 43 inches | 11-foot-6 | 1.56 seconds |
| Jahdae Barron (Texas) | 4.39 seconds | 35 inches | 10-foot-3 | 1.50 seconds |
| Trey Amos (Ole Miss) | 4.43 seconds | 32.5 inches | 10-foot-6 | 1.60 seconds |
| Kevin Winston Jr (Penn State) | No workout | — | — | — |
| Azareyeh Thomas (Florida State) | — | — | 10-foot-2 | — |
Grading the Top-Rated Defensive Backs
Travis Hunter (Colorado) - Grade: N/A
Hunter chose not to participate in field drills.
Will Johnson (Michigan) - Grade: N/A
Johnson also opted out of drills.
Malaki Starks
- Grade A-
For Starks, the overall assessment was outstanding despite a vertical lift in the 49th percentile. He impressed with rapid strides in all drills and achieved an outstanding 4.50 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
“Malaki Starks has looked very good in the drills. Hit 20 mph top speed on this rep per NGS.” — Billy M (@BillyM_91)
Details on other players and their performance can also be found in the full results and coverage from the NFL Combine.
