More than 300 draft prospects have completed their biggest audition for all 32 teams throughout the league.
CLOSE What I'm Hearing: NFL Insider Jarrett Bell dishes on the top two quarterbacks, where they may land and the one guy that people are calling the next "Megatron." USA TODAYWith the NFL scouting combine wrapping up on Monday, more than 300 draft prospects have completed their biggest audition for all 32 teams throughout the league. And for better or worse, all of them left Indianapolis having shaped the opinion of scouts, coaches and general managers in one way or another.
2. Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State: One month after a strong week of Senior Bowl practices, the 6-6, 260-pound Sweat did even more to raise his profile over the weekend. A 4.41 40 that set the modern record for defensive linemen was his marquee number, but his sterling runs in the three-cone drill and short shuttle helped counter claims about his elasticity as a rusher. Sweat still has to put all of those translate those numbers to his approach as a rusher, but his top-10 appeal is growing.
7. Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan: Looking to entrench himself alongside the likes of Williams, Nick Bosa and Josh Allen as one of the draft's elite defensive talents, Gary put on a show. At 6-4 and 277 pounds, he ripped off a 4.58 40 and 38-inch vertical. Turning the corner on NFL offensive tackles could be tricky for Gary given he managed just 9 1/2 sacks in three years at Michigan, but several teams at the top of the first round likely will take the long-term bet on his potential.
11. Ben Banogu, DE, TCU: A 11-2 broad jump, setting the record for defensive linemen, was a harbinger of Banogu's day to come. While pro comparisons are often unfair, it's hard to overlook that his 1.47-second 10-yard split in the 40 was a tenth of a second faster than that of Von Miller, among others. Also claiming a 40-inch vertical, Banogu flashed substantial athletic prowess that could pay off for a team patient enough to bring him along.12.
16. Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State: The former tight end's display of nimble footwork and 4.93-second 40-yard dash came as little surprise. His 34 bench press reps, however, were second among all offensive linemen and served as evidence he has the strength to be more than a finesse blocker. The first round looks well within reach.
3. Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State: At just 286 pounds and prone to getting pushed around in the run game, Jones needed to show explosive traits to emphasize his potential as a pass rusher. Instead, he underwhelmed almost across the board. His potential team fits are likely limited to those with a one-gap scheme allowing interior rushers to get upfield.
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