On the first day of the 2024 NFL Combine, notable observations include NC State’s Payton Wilson setting the fastest 40-yard dash time for linebackers. This was reported by WRALSportsFan.com.
New defensive linemen and linebackers in their rookie season trained on Thursday, which marked the start of the 2024 NFL Combine.
Athletes are displaying their top skills in anticipation of being selected by one of the 32 teams in the NFL Draft, set to take place from April 25-27.
These are some insights from the first day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis:
Payton Wilson completed the 40-yard dash with impressive speed.
Payton Wilson, a linebacker for NC State, increased his standing in the draft while in Indianapolis. On Thursday, his 40-yard dash time of 4.43 seconds (initially recorded as 4.44 seconds) sparked significant conversation.
On Thursday, Wilson had the quickest time out of all the linebackers. He decided to do a second 40-yard dash and completed it in 4.49 seconds.
The pace at which Wilson runs may not come as a shock to supporters of the Wolfpack. According to NC State’s head coach, Dave Doeren, in September of 2023, after their defeat of 45-24 against Notre Dame, Wilson surpassed the speed of all previous players in the NC State program. He recorded a speed of 23.4 mph while chasing down a ball carrier.
Wilson recorded a 34.5-inch vertical jump and a 9-feet, 11-inch broad jump on Thursday.
Wilson, who will be 24 in April, has a height of 6 feet and 4 inches and weighs 233 pounds.
“The performances of DeWayne Carter, Cedric Gray, and Myles Murphy at the 2024 NFL Combine.”
DeWayne Carter, defensive lineman for Duke, was the first to run the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine, clocking in at 4.99 seconds. He is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 302 pounds.
Carter’s measurements were a 32-inch vertical, a 9-foot, 1-inch broad jump, a time of 7.95 seconds in the three-cone drill, and a time of 4.75 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle.
Cedric Gray, a linebacker from North Carolina, completed the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds. He also achieved a 35.5-inch vertical and a 10-foot broad jump. Gray is officially listed at 6 feet, 1 and a half inches tall and weighing 234 pounds.
Myles Murphy, a defensive lineman from North Carolina, completed the 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds. He also achieved a vertical jump of 28.5 inches and a broad jump of 8 feet and 10 inches. He is currently recorded as standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 309 pounds.
Braden Fiske of Florida State is demonstrating impressive athletic abilities.
Braden Fiske’s height is recorded at almost 6 feet, 6 inches and he weighs 292 pounds. He achieved the quickest time in the 40-yard dash out of all defensive lineman, clocking in at 4.78 seconds. After his run, he expressed satisfaction with his 40 time, exclaiming, “Oh, yeah!”
Fiske stood out among other defensive linemen with an impressive 33.5-inch vertical leap and a 9-foot, 9-inch broad jump. Additionally, his time of 4.37 seconds in the short shuttle was among the best on Thursday.
“T’Vondre Sweat, a defensive lineman from Texas, is of significant size.”
During the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama in February, T’Vondre Sweat, a defensive lineman from Texas, declined to participate in the weigh-in.
Body measurements were taken, resulting in a height of 6 feet and 4.5 inches, and a weight of 366 pounds.
On Thursday, Sweat ran the 40-yard dash in 5.27 seconds. He posted a 26-inch vertical and an 8-foot, 2-inch broad jump.
Lucas Oil Stadium is also massive, to say the least.
On Thursday, Lucas Oil Stadium had
It has an enormous size of 1.8 million square feet.
The stadium appears to be in excellent condition since its inauguration on August 16, 2008.
St. Elmo’s cocktail sauce is delicious and HOT
Many individuals suggested sampling the shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo Steak House located in Circle Centre Mall.
Fortunately, they kindly cautioned me about the spiciness of the cocktail sauce. It is a revitalizing blend of tomato and lemon flavors. Although it may seem intense at first, the heat quickly subsides. The sauce was a bit of a surprise, but still a delicious addition to the meal.
Individuals experiencing congestion or a sinus infection should strongly consider consuming the St. Elmo cocktail sauce, which is available for purchase online.
A worker of an NFL team recalled witnessing the Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga having a meal together at St. Elmo.
The restaurant has become a cultural landmark since its establishment in 1902.
Ahead Friday
On Friday, the NFL Network will air the workouts for defensive backs and tight ends at the combine, beginning at 3 p.m.
Source: wralsportsfan.com