Paea is the NFL combine bench press king. )[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. The New York Giants hope Saquon Barkley can get back to form this season, but for now, they can reminisce about his 2018 Combine performance. Starks was picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars two years later, also in Round 3, but had even less of an impact compared to what Fargas brought to Oakland. For example, Bo Jackson ran a 4.12-second 40 time, but that was during the hand-timed era. He appeared to be on a breakthrough season in 2019, compiling more receiving yards in the first two games than in his previous two seasons. This NBA season is wide open, but only a select handful of teams can actually win the title. He often says that while he may have been great for sports, sports were no doubt greater for him considering the post-career opportunities that have been afforded him. The other thing that impresses me about Bo that gets forgotten is the work he put in to improve his speech and overcome his stuttering problem. 23 overall pick for Oakland. [29], Before Royals games, Jackson used to shoot at a target with a bow and arrow in the Royals clubhouse. First Name: . His 4.12-second time is said to be the fastest ever recorded. Stories are still told and mostly embellished about his speed. Fargas was selected by the Oakland Raiders in Round 3 of '03 and enjoyed a 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2007. The 4.22 secs by John Ross in 2017 is the best result since 2009. It's that time of the year again. This will allow top executives, coaching staff, player personnel departments, and medical personnel from all 32 NFL teams to evaluate the 319 college football prospects ahead of the NFL draft. The NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 22-25) is crossing the finish line on another so-called Underwear Olympics. The Combine is just one step in the job interview process leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft (May 8-10). He didnt bring any track shoes. Its that time of the year again. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Todayhas the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. History of the NFL Combine: Location, Events, and More, Fastest Offensive Linemen 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History, Fastest QB 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History, Fastest Running Back 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History, Fastest Cornerback 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History. I lived in Kansas City during Bo's years as a Royal. From Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders to Tyreek Hill and John Ross, a look at the fastest NFL players ever. Jones literally jumped at the chance to impress at the Combine in 2015, putting up an eye-popping 123 in the broad jump. The defensive end from West Virginia turned heads with his speed, and it translated well for his NFL career. RB . Jackson played college football as a running back for the Auburn Tigers, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. Dwight Freeney's unexpected strength. Time: 4.22 seconds. [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. Explosiveness and the ability to quickly generate power are good attributes to make it pro; however, obviously better all-around talent will ensure a more consistent career. He played college football at Alabama . I'm lucky enough that I can roll out of bed and rattle off on something for 45 minutes. [14], In 1985, Jackson rushed for 1,786 yards which was the second-best single-season performance in SEC history. In 2009, he joined the board of Burr Ridge Bank and Trust. The injury nearly ended Jackson's NFL career and made him get a hip replacement. And he did, to a world-class degree in both respects, and that will never, ever cease to amaze me. He did however play the character of Calvin Farquhar, a sports radio jockey, on the TV show Marriedwith Children. Wade Boggs followed with his own home run, making them the first pair in All-Star history to lead off the first inning with back-to-back home runs. NFL Combine Records: 40-Yard Dash. Do you buy these numbers? That is kind of hidden right now, but I will definitely have the fastest time or one of the two or three fastest at the combine. 1995 draft: First round (No. As incredible as he was, nothing has happened as either of us has gotten older to make me think any less of him. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft . [48] He would be forced to retire from football, and was then cut by the Royals in spring training. Please logout and login again. After Freeney'sspeed (4.48 40-yard dash) and agility (37-inch vertical) were matched with great strength (28 bench press reps) for that size, the Colts nailed it by taking him No. It's become something of an annual tradition to look back at Bo Jackson's legendary 4.12-second 40-yard dash, which, according to some websites, Jackson ripped off at the 1986 NFL Combine. Jackson turned down the Buccaneers' $7.6 million, five-year contract in favor of a $1.07 million, three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, and the Buccaneers forfeited his rights before the 1987 draft. 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. Paea is the NFL combine bench press king. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He has his own video game for the original Game Boy portable gaming system, Bo Jackson's Hit and Run. Jackson's 1989 season was his best in the league. At Auburn, he proved to be a tremendous athlete in both baseball and football. The most recent record set belongs to cornerback Jamell Fleming of the Arizona Cardinals. Davis looked like a body builder or, at the very least, an actor from an Under Armour commercial en route to running a 4.38 in the 40, skying for a 42 vertical, 108 broad, and slamming 33 reps on the bench press. Sensabaugh was then selected in Round 5 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and now plays for the Dallas Cowboys. The scout said that he could be one of the all-time greats barring any injuries. Broad Jump. Bo Melton (Rutgers): 4.34 . Watt already was considered a strong first-round candidate before the events of the 2011 combine. Alright, I just caught this image of Bo Jackson announcing his retirement from baseball and football in 1989, explaining that "American Gladiators looks awesome, I'm gonna go do that." On fourth down with 2:26 left in the game, Jackson completed the drive by going over the top for a one-yard touchdown run as Auburn (which finished 93 in 1982) pulled off a 2322 victory over Alabama and coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Before joining twin brother Shaquill on the Seahawks as a fourth-round draft pick, Griffin ensured he would be selected that high with a blockbuster Combine, stamped by running the 40-yard dash at 4.38 seconds, blazing fast for a linebacker. 40-Yard Dash. 10. Mike Mamula, LB, Boston College 1995After all these years, Mamula remains the go-to cautionary tale of the Combine. Defensive back Deion Sanders was clocked at 4.2 in 1989 . But these 15 prospects were workout warriors who aced their tests at the NFL Scouting Combine.1. @PAEA_90 (via @nflthrowback) : 2020 #NFLCombine starts February 27 on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/Khv9VBROxT, 2006 draft: First round (No. Jackson hit 20 home runs in 25 games for McCalla's baseball team during his senior season. Player Info. Jackson responded by running over Bosworth on his way to a touchdown near the goal line. Players can make their marks at the NFL Combine, and plenty have. And the people that did know that, they wouldn't tell anybody," he said. It shouldnt be a surprise to see Trent Williams on this list. "I got to know my family," he said, "That looks better to me than any $10 million contract. He recently retired from the game of football but was a productive player during his career. Julio Jones, WR, Alabama 2011With everyone in the building looking for the next Megatron, Julio gave scouts a sneak peak at the new model of NFL wideout weighing in at 63, 220 pounds before flying for a 4.39 in the 40, skying for a 38.5 vertical and exploding for an 113 broad jump.11. [60], In 2007, Nike released a set of Nike Dunk shoes honoring Bo Jackson. . NFL Combine records: Best vertical jump, bench press, 3-cone drill and scouting combine . We just got an all-too-real reminder of how difficult it can be for former football players to transition into being regular people. Watkins will be a spectacle fans should not miss at this year's scouting combine. Jackson finished the game with two hits in four at-bats, one run scored, and two RBI. Post-career Bo is just as impressive to me as the athletic superhero. [4] In addition, Jackson appeared in small roles as an actor in television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air[5] and Married with Children,[6] as well as films such as The Chamber. In other words, this event is an opportunity to really display one's supreme athletic talent regardless of draft status. For further verification of Jackson's combine time, this tweet came from ESPN Stats & Info in December of 2012: Bo Jackson's 40-time of 4.12 seconds at the 1986 NFL draft combine is still the fastest measured at any NFL combine. It was one of the best NFL Combine performances ever, mostly based on Sanders swagger and confidence. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. "[74], Jackson is known to frequently refer to himself in the third person, a habit he has had since his childhood due to his severe stutter which made it difficult for him to say "I". 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. On July 11, 1990, against the Orioles, Jackson performed his famous "wall run", when he caught a ball six strides away from the wall. Because, quite honestly, that's all you could say half the time when he played. The vertical jump is a good test to see how explosive athletes are from a standing start, and it's especially helpful when evaluating receivers and defensive backs, who actually need to be able to jump high on game days. 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. I was devastated when the Royals let him go, in part because it was the first time I had ever seen a favorite athlete walk away from my team. [11] In 1986, he received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council member and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker.[15]. Nearly everyone had the Alabama wide receiver listed as a top-10 pick, and the Combine proved why. Yeah, but: Running back Bo Jackson reportedly ran a 4.12 at the Combine in 1986. And then one day I rip open a pack of football stickers and there's Bo Jackson. A solid cornerback for Texas A&M in the late 1990s,Curry bolted to 6.34 seconds in the 3-cone drill at the 2000 combine, per Frank Cooney via CBS Sports. I had one album for baseball and one for football, and I blew all my allowance money on these things. [70], In December 2010, he was named a 2011 winner of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, given annually to six former NCAA student-athletes for distinguished career accomplishment on the 25th anniversary of their college graduation.[71]. Step aside Arne Tvervaag. NBC-TV announcer Vin Scully exclaimed, "Look at that one! Whether and how much the Combine's events matter is up for constant debate, but we doubt Byron Jones would have been drafted in the first round in 2015, for example,without his Combine world-recordbroad jump. 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. Kareem Jackson (born April 10, 1988) is an American football strong safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). All college football prospects will have a chance to turn their dreams into reality over the course of the week. 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In 2007, Jackson was ranked #8 on ESPN's Top 25 Players In College Football History list. . He said he can max bench press 500 pounds, squat 650 and dead lift 630. . Yet, one of the best NFL Combine performances of all time launched him to 15th overall. Carter has reportedly left the combine after allegations of his role in a fatal car accident. Sears and Clowney each finished with 17 points. I don't know him, but the real things we know are worthy of salute. In decathlon, he reached 8340 points. He catches the football with his hands. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30 vertical and 103 broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.3. He added a third with a reception. Jackson was a character in ProStars, an NBC Saturday morning cartoon show which also featured Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan fighting crime and helping children, although neither he, nor Gretzky, nor Jordan voiced their respective characters. 11 overall pick for the Chiefs by going crazy big man at the Combine. Rondel Melendez have held the top mark of 4.24 seconds (unofficial). Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor 2012The fastest quarterback in Combine history faster than uber athlete Cam Newton and draft classmate Andrew Luck RG3 was a track star on the fast track to NFL and commercial superstardom, with a blistering 4.41 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a dunk contest-worthy 39 vertical.6. Kasper produced more as a return specialist than anywhere else and didn't contribute much on offensebut his quickness is legendary. 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. NFL Combine 45 Reps At 225lbs Bench Press | New Goal 50 for 2018 5 Years ago Heath Evans. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Moderator. Davis not only broke the bench press record at Maryland, but all five others, too. Some reports suggest that running back Bo Jackson completed the 40-yard dash in 4.12 seconds at the combine in 1986. NEVER MISS A SNAP: Sign up for our NFL newsletter for exclusive content, 2015 draft: First round (No. He has been successful with other investments, including a food company, N'Genuity. . 16. On July 29, 1988, against the Baltimore Orioles, Jackson, batting against Jeff Ballard, attempted to call time out as Ballard was delivering the ball. . 25 overall to the Broncos, couldn't quite put it together as a polished passer in the NFL. Years later, Jackson told ESPN that he has long believed the Buccaneers sabotaged his collegiate baseball career "because of the season I was having". You might ask, who's Arne Tvervaag? It's safe to say that if Tebow competed in the bench press at the 2010 combine he likely would've shattered Boltus' record. Before he could return, his mother died. Enjoy all things sports? That really is something, because he moved on more gracefully than a lot of us have, myself included. In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 electronically. Bo Jackson reportedly recorded a hand-timed 4.12 second 40 yard dash time in 1986. MORE 2020NFL COMBINE:TV schedule | Biggest takeaways from Indy. Jackson signed a 3-year deal with Kansas City Royals worth $850k, including an average salary of $283k and a signing bonus of $100k. Current New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins blew the hinges off of this event last year when he jumped 11'7" to smash the old record by two inches. A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. Someone could pull this story from a time capsule and think it's a Bunyanesque tall tale except it's real as steel. 2017 draft: First round (No. Bo Jackson was never really a weight lifter at all, the guy did calisthenics and cardio mostly on top of game practice. Jackson played two seasons appearing in 23 games in 1991 and 85 games in 1993. 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, . The 8 NBA teams that can win the championship this season. Sedrick Curry is someone most have never heard ofuntil now. Bo Jackson joins His & Hers to share the story of when he ran the 40-yard dash at the 1986 NFL combine. The 60-yard shuttle is an agility drill, but it's also a drill that requires a certain amount of stamina. 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. [27] In the second inning, he beat the throw on a potential double play to drive in the eventual winning run. He pulls his hip out, and now he can't run as fast, hit as hard, get around corners. Physical attributes, though just one pieceof the puzzle that is a player's pre-draft evaluation, can't hurt. 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. (WR), Kansas State. The event began after a series of tornadoes devastated Alabama on April 27, 2011. Poe ran the 40 in under five seconds (4.98) at nearly 350 pounds. CJ has not, however, been able to set up a race against Usain Bolt.8. At 6-foot-5, 290 pounds with 11 1/8 hands and 34 arms, Watt ran a 4.84 in the 40, soared for a 37 vertical and 10 broad jump, and threw up a long-armed 34 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Vertical Jump. In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. He seems perfectly fine with not being the athletic superhero. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is the only athlete to be named an All-Star in both the NFL and MLB. Asking Google how much Bo Jackson was able to bench press. In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 . In 1989 and 1990, Jackson's name became known beyond just sports through the "Bo Knows" advertising campaign, a series of advertisements by Nike, starring Jackson alongside musician Bo Diddley, promoting a cross-training athletic shoe named for Jackson.[3]. An L.A. Times article from 1985 quotes an Auburn beat writer as saying Jackson could bench 400 pounds, despite not lifting on a regular basis. Fascinatinglyenough, not every record was set by a prospect who was extensively well known. Over the years, my friends and I have often played the game of how great an athlete LeBron James would be in a different sport. Bo Jackson, RB, Auburn - 1985 . The 2022 NFL Combine is officially underway in Indianapolis as the top draft prospects take center stage. He never panned out with the Raiders, but his Combine was fun. Two combine participants tied for the 11'5" mark at the NFL combine. No notable tight has come close to beating that 40 time. 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. In the 1983 Auburn-Alabama game, Jackson rushed for 256 yards on 20 rushes (12.8 yards per carry), which at the time was the sixth-most rushing yards gained in a game in SEC history and the 2nd best yard-per-rush average in a game (minimum 20 attempts) in SEC history. There are tons of incredible moments in this video, but the one I can't stop watching comes at 0:58. Play. 183 overall), Los Angeles Raiders (1987). Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson was a childhood hero of millions, including Jon Bois and Bomani Jones. But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. I don't even really know when I actually started to care about football. Before he became CJ2K, the gold-grilled CJ4.24 was the gold standard official record-holder in laser-timed 40-yard sprints, posting a 4.24 and hitting the first-round finish line in-stride. During his last year with Kansas City Royals, Jackson earned an annual salary of $1 million. Do you remember the first time you watched him play? Barkley produced a 4.40 40-yard dash, 1.54 10-yard split, 29 bench-press reps, and a 41-inch vertical jump. In his first at-bat after surgery, he hit a home run to right field. 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. NFL Combine: 16 best performances in Combine history. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. Collins' ability to leap across a nearly 12-foot span has translated well to the pro game. Jackson might be the best athlete in the history of the Heisman. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. You know what's really fun? In this scouting report, Jackson's worth to an MLB team was listed at only $200,000, much less than what he would end up taking home later on in his short-lived careers. Do they matter to you? NFL Combine 45 Reps At 225lbs Bench Press | New Goal 50 for 2018 Heath Evans 01 November 2017. Unheralded Jeff Maehl out of Oregon holds the current record of 6.42 seconds, which he set in 2011, as noted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. It shouldn't shock anyone that he dropped a Megatron bomb in Indianapolis before the Lions took him at No. Theres nothing common about what Poe did back in 2012, and he doesnt get enough credit for that performance. It's like all sports, put together, was The Eliminator, and Bo Jackson was the greatest American Gladiator we've ever seen. He didnt bring any track shoes. I've always been fascinated by people who excel in multiple disciplines that are very different. But the 66, 303-pounder put on an incredible display of athleticism, with a tight end-style 4.72 in the 40, a 34 vertical and 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench.13. [66] Jackson and his family live in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The ability to leap is a competitive advantage in pro football, especially since it has evolved into a passing league. Giants to Release Wide Receiver Kenny Golladay. Quinerly led Alabama with a season-high 24 points and six assists off the bench. "I wish I had known about all of those head injuries, but no one knew that. That isn't what an infield hit looks like. "[38], Jackson's collegiate baseball coach, Hal Baird, told the Tampa Bay Times that no one from either camp mentioned the trip to him, and feared the worst when Jackson told him that the trip had been paid for. Can you blame Al Davis, though? An NFL Combine performance can have a big effect on a players draft stock, and Williams used his numbers to go from a borderline first-round pick to a top-five selection. [76][77], In 2022, he donated $170,000 to pay for the funeral expenses for the victims' families following the massacre of 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. I can promise you that. He went undrafted, which goes to show that the fastest and most electric do not always pan out. But here's why that stuff doesn't matter quite as much -- that Bo synthesized all that ability into on-field production is possibly the most impressive part of all this. ESPN Stats & Info also verified the time of 4.12 seconds, and Jackson claims he was electronically timed at 4.13 seconds. He sold teams back then with a terrific interview, mechanics that were fine-tuned just for the Combine and his natural strength and athleticism. Watkins currently draws comparisons to highly touted athletes such as Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who impressed mightily when he participated at the combine in 2011. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. In 2017, First Community was acquired by Busey Bank, and Jackson left the board. But that's a matter of debate too, since 40-yard dashes were timed by hand back then. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State . Obviously performing well is needed to increase the odds of getting drafted, but the participants can also go for some incredible records as well. Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina 2014The ghost of Gholston haunts every team leery of every physical freak at the Combine. 9 overall), Cincinnati Bengals. Winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in 2004, and. Thanks for that. While perfect pushups, chin-ups, sit-ups, and sprints formed the core of Walker's workout, they were hardly the only exercises he did. What does the Bench Press measure? I ran up to my mom and said, "look, they messed up!" The NFL Combine returns in 2022 after taking a year off -- in celebration, let's look at the best NFL Combine performances of all time. He still tied with Barkley for 29 bench press reps, and he added a respectable 4.52 40-yard dash, a 10'8 broad jump, and a 38.5 vertical to round out his fine performance. [19], While at McAdory High School, Jackson competed as a sprinter, hurdler, jumper, thrower and decathlete. 11 overall), Houston Texans. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. And he was only 27 and see, that's what I'm talking about. I cannot imagine how difficult that must be for someone to live with, and I certainly can't imagine what it would be like to have to improve upon that while so many people listened to every word I said. He backed that up with a 34-inch vertical. Few have come close to Johnson's 4.24 40-yard dash, which was backed up with a 35-inch vertical and a 10-foot 10-inch broad jump. 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