The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine continued Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis with protective backs and tight ends taking the field for measurements and drills in an effort to enhance their draft status.
Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department notes Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry amongst the leading protective backs in the 2024 class, however Nate Wiggins and Quinyon Mitchell were amongst the gamers who impressed in drills.
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Fastest 40 Yard Dash Times (CBs): > 1 Nate Wiggins, Clemson: 4.28 s> 2 Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo: 4.33 s> 3 Decamerion Richardson, Mississippi State: 4.34 s> 4 Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn: 4.36 s > pic.twitter.com/aI9oiNHd1a
Wiggins, a cornerback out of Clemson, was amongst the leading entertainers throughout the board on Friday, publishing a 36″ vertical, 10'7″ broad, 1.59 2nd 10-yard split and a blazing 4.28 40-yard dash.
Wiggins' 4.28 2nd 40-yard dash was the fastest mark of the day amongst protective backs, though he regrettably suffered a groin injury throughout his run. The preliminary medical examination is that he suffered a hip flexor injury.
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Nate has the center buzzing > #NFLCombine> @WigginNathaniel> pic.twitter.com/RPvSkWSXia
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Envision running 24 miles per hour > pic.twitter.com/S5cWmdl98H
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Nate Wiggins> 6013> 173> 9 hand> 30 1/2 arm> 74 1/4 wing
Wiggins, naturally, captured the attention of his previous colleagues, fans and the media for his sub-4.30 40-yard dash:
Peter Schrager @PSchrags
I stated Nate Wiggins might run a 4.33 on Monday. > He ran a 4.29 recently. 6'2 corner. Unreal. > https://t.co/4tWASAmJPg
Jalyn Phillips @jalyn_phillips
YEAHHHH NATE https://t.co/3m5nCD7KYs
Jmac @Jmac_2332
YEAH WIGGS
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Clemson CB Nate Wiggins ‘very first 40-yard effort: 4.29 u Sheesh!
Nate Wiggins was STEPPING on this 4.29 seconds 40 backyard dash. Finest thing about it is he plays at that speed on tape. Sensational cover guy, with elite comprise speed and path acknowledgment. pic.twitter.com/tgTvUTOWJp
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NATE WIGGINS
Wiggins is anticipated to be a first-round choice in this year's draft, though he's the No. 50 ranked possibility and No. 7 ranked cornerback on the Bleacher Report NFL Scouting Department's huge board.
The 20-year-old is coming off an outstanding 2023 project with Clemson in which he taped 2 interceptions, 2 required fumbles, 6 passes protected, one sack and 29 takes on in 10 video games.
Mitchell, a cornerback out of Toledo, likewise had an exceptionally well-rounded efficiency on Friday, publishing a 4.33 2nd 40-yard dash, 1.51 2nd 10-yard split, 38″vertical and 10′ 2″ broad.
Mitchell has rose the draft boards because the Senior Bowl, and his efficiency on Friday will definitely just lead to his draft stock improving.
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@ToledoFB DB Quinyon Mitchell has the speed and the hands : https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”> #NFLCombine
