2015 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Prospects Who Underperformed at Combine

April 25, 2015   ·   Brian Mazique   ·   Jump to comments

Too much stock is put into the numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine. Unless a kid shows up drastically over- or underweight, the combine should be used to confirm what scouts have seen on film as they evaluated collegiate prospects through the year.
Unfortunately, players such as the Carolina Panthers' Stephen Hill fly up draft boards because of the way they flew on the track at the combine. Hill ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, and it nearly landed him in the first round despite a more nondescript collegiate career at Georgia Tech University.
The New York Jets selected Hill 43rd overall. In two seasons, he never had more than 24 receptions. He hopes to realize his potential with the Panthers in 2015.
Teams are hoping not to find another Hill.
On the flip side, there are also solid players who underperform at the combine who turn out to be studs. Then there are some who have their perceived weaknesses confirmed. You...

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