NFL Draft 2014: Top Prospects Who Boosted Stock at Combine

March 1, 2014   ·   Alex Espinoza   ·   Jump to comments

It's easy to put too much weight into a player's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, but it's still a valuable setting for teams to evaluate this year's class of top prospects.
There is a lot of data to look through and big boards are sure to change between now and the draft, a three-day event that will be held in New York May 8-10. Still, there were definitely a few eye-opening performances at the combine that should help players come draft day.
Here's a look at three athletes who helped their draft stock with good showings at the combine.
 
WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon State
It's hard to project how a receiver like Brandin Cooks will translate to the NFL.
He certainly has the college credentials. In 2013, Cooks was the go-to target for Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion in a prolific passing attack, hauling in 128 catches for 1,730 yards and 16 touchdowns.
This past week in Indianapolis, Cooks also proved he's an elite athlete. Mel Kiper an...

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