Lock ran faster than anticipated (4.69-second 40-yard dash) and dazzled scouts with his A+ arm talent. Then he matched Metcalf's vertical leap at 40 1/2 inches, the fourth-best vertical leap of all wide receivers this year. In February, Ole Miss wide receiver DK Metcalf earned some social media fame for looking like a member of the Avengers. Metcalf had a FREAKIN’ 40.5-INCH VERTICAL. Metcalf. The highlights included a 4.33-second time in the 40-yard dash, 27 bench-press reps and a 40.5-inch vertical … Metcalf measured in at 6’3, 228 pounds — and 1.6 percent body fat! Well he proved he belongs at receiver Saturday when he blew everyone’s mind at the NFL Combine. It’d be perfectly understandable if your first reaction was, “Wait ... that guy shouldn’t be playing receiver.” Surely, a man that big should be playing linebacker or tight end, right? Facing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV will be the greatest challenge of Devin White's young career, but his dominant postseason performance has already shown no moment to be too big for the Bucs linebacker, Jim Trotter writes. Metcalf's legend continued to build through the afternoon on Saturday after he posted a jaw-dropping 4.33 40-yard dash, 40.5" vertical and 134" broad jump. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Those should elevate their draft stocks and they were still way behind Metcalf’s 4.33. The other receivers closer to Metcalf size like Iowa State’s Hakeem Butler and Arizona State’s N’Keal Harry had fantastic days with 40 times of 4.48 and 4.53 seconds, respectively. D.K. To that end, Metcalf lined up almost exclusively on the left side and was pretty much shadowed by Kentucky's Lonnie Johnson Jr. in 2017 (5-83-2) and LSU's Greedy Williams in 2018 (3-37-0) in two of his most high-profile matchups. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi: The freakish athletic specimen lived up to the hype with a spectacular on-field performance Saturday. Which other rookies popped in the AFC West? Metcalf, in fact, did so well, some think he might've pole vaulted himself into the top 10. Measurable Measurement %tile; Height: 6' … His 126-inch broad jump also landed in the top 10 for wide receivers. And he followed all that up with a solid effort in positional drills. Lil'Jordan Humphrey, WR, Texas: The Texas standout was viewed as a potential sleeper entering the combine, but scouts are rewriting those grades after Jordan posted the slowest 40 time (4.75 seconds) among wide receivers. Fant's soft hands and polished route-running skills could make him the first tight end off the board on draft day. Take a look back at Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf working out at the 2019 NFL Combine. That shouldn’t take away from the rest of his superhuman performance, which likely catapulted Metcalf up the draft boards. The big difference — aside from Johnson being two inches taller and 11 pounds heavier — is that Metcalf finished his career at Ole Miss with 67 receptions, 1,228 yards, and 14 touchdowns. DK Metcalf starred at the 2019 NFL Combine. 195-pound Baker was on the way to just that, until the 6-foot-4, 233-pound Metcalf — who ran a 4.33 40-yard dash at the 2019 scouting combine — ended that threat with an unbelievable run-down. Nick Shook grades each team's rookie class. Zena Marpet, a nurse working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally reuniting with her family to watch her brother, Ali, play in Super Bowl LV as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting left guard. Metcalf's 2019 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Metcalf, 2019 combine> 6-3, 228> u4.33 40. The 1.9m-tall son of former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf set tongues wagging early in the combine when he tipped the scales at 103.4kg and boasted the ludicrously low figure of 1.6 per cent body fat. The Chiefs (Clyde Edwards-Helaire) and Chargers (Justin Herbert) hit the prospect jackpot in 2020. James Palmer spotlights a rookie who stood up under pressure. D.K. Looking back on all of his accomplishments, Judy Battista discusses whether a Super Bowl LV win would be the greatest of Brady's career. But Super Bowl LV showed that even Mahomes has his limits if he loses too much help, Jeffri Chadiha writes. D.K Metcalf ran the fastest 40-yard dash (4.33) at the NFL Scouting Combine of any player to weigh 225+ pounds, since official Combine data has been tracked in 2003#NFLCombine @dkmetcalf14. This year, another wide receiver prospect is making a similar ascension. Saturday morning came the speed, jumps and agility tests, where Metcalf again started off hot. At the NFL combine last week, wide receiver D.K. Follow Bucky Brooks on Twitter @BuckyBrooks. Philadelphia Eagles: 28-30 v. Baltimore Ravens. It's a long-awaited reunion in which both Zena and Ali's achievements will be celebrated, Mike Garafolo writes. Metcalf offers vertical explosiveness as well. Metcalf ran his 3-cone drill in 7.38 seconds. Here are the key stats from his workout: 27 reps in the Bench Press; 33 in the 40-yard dash; Vertical jump of 40.5 inches; 134-inch broad jump; Metcalf played his college football at Ole Miss from 2016-2018, including a … Metcalf was one of the stars of the combine before he even stepped foot in Lucas Oil Stadium. DK Metcalf was the ninth receiver ... he looked and performed like a superhero at the NFL Combine. In winning Super Bowl LV, Tom Brady elevated a moribund franchise, further delayed demands to pass the baton to one of the game's most talented QBs and earned the crowning achievement of his illustrious career, Judy Battista writes.Â. Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett delivers a powerful original poem about the state of … N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State: Despite running an impressive 40-yard dash (4.53 seconds), Harry underwhelmed in drills. Metcalf ran … — DK Metcalf (@dkm14) December 22, 2020 Following a rookie season with 58 catches for 900 yards and seven touchdown, Metcalf has already topped those numbers through 14 games in 2020. WR. Devin White celebrated the Super Bowl with a horse ride at Bucs stadium. Just like the 2020 NFL season, Super Bowl LV is an experience like no other. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Believe the hype (via @MoveTheSticks) : #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/Km1xNeYFa7. DK Metcalf, 6-foot-3 3/8 and 228 lbs, ran an official 4.33 today. Metcalf is a robot programmed to play football better than us humans. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State: In a draft lacking an abundance of explosive playmakers, Campbell separated himself from the pack with his sensational showing in Indy. Metcalf is more than just a physical marvel, The gore, guts and horror of an NFL fumble pile, NFL referee Sarah Thomas doesn't have time for your nonsense, I understand why Andrew Luck retired, because I’ve been in his shoes, 10 unwritten rules to not screw up your NFL jersey number, The never-before-revealed details of the infamous Eli Manning draft-day trade. With his outstanding upside, Lock could sneak into the conversation as a top-10 pick despite his inconsistent production at Missouri. DK Metcalf at the NFL Combine: 40-yard dash and bench press It's fair to call Metcalf's performance at the 2019 NFL Combine historic. The Iowa star is a dynamic athlete with impressive numbers in the 40 (4.50), vertical jump (39.5 inches) and broad jump (10-foot-7). That’s a lot of weight getting way off the ground. Brown, WR, Mississippi: The big-bodied pass catcher from Ole Miss might've vaulted himself into the first round with a strong performance on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf. Here are Brooks' impressions from Indianapolis: A.J. Brown clocked a 4.49-second 40-yard dash and displayed more explosiveness than anticipated. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa: It's time to put Fant back into the discussion as a potential top-15 pick. Next came the bench press, where Metcalf repped 225 pounds a whopping 27 times, tying the NFL Scouting Combine record for wide receivers. Bucs right tackle Tristan Wirfs was presented with an imposing first NFL job: help keep Tom Brady upright during a Super Bowl push. Super Bowl LV just capped one of the most unique seasons in NFL history, and though it was hard to predict anything during these unprecedented times, Michael Silver says we should've seen one thing coming: Tom Brady hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at season's end. The Ohio State star tied for the fastest 40-yard dash of the combine thus far at 4.31 seconds (the same mark as fellow receiver Andy Isabella) and displayed outstanding short-area quickness in position drills. The official DK Metcalf 40 time of 4.33 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine put a number next to the viral social media sensation. He throws deep with ease and flashes the ability to take a little steam off his passes for increased accuracy. Only … Did the Patriots snag a solid collection of newbies? Combine deficiencies: As impressive as the good stuff was, there were a couple of tests that showed how limited Metcalf will be, too. The Arizona State product appeared heavy-footed running routes and didn't consistently come down with balls delivered in the strike zone. For the sake of comparison, here’s Metcalf’s size along with the other six receivers to record a 40-yard dash time under 4.4 seconds Saturday: Metcalf put down a time that matched guys 20-40 pounds lighter. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Bridges finally feels fully optimized playing next to a brilliant passer like LaMelo Ball. What about the Browns' impressive newbies? #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/vG9SBunhEv. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri: The Matthew Stafford-like passer continues to win the postseason process. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi: The freakish athletic specimen lived up to the hype with a spectacular on-field performance Saturday. A 4.33 40-Yard Dash, 40.5 Inch Vertical, An 11′ 2″ Broad Jump, Then you compare him to a superhero. But what if that prospect is basically a superhero? On Sunday, Tom Brady will play in his 10th Super Bowl and look to win his seventh championship. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to become Super Bowl LV champions. Johnson had 178 receptions, 2,927 yards, 28 touchdowns, and a Biletnikoff Award. Tom Brady literally tossed the Super Bowl trophy from his boat to Gronk’s boat. Only two of the 25 linebackers who did the bench press Saturday did more reps than Metcalf. 4 reasons DK Metcalf’s NFL Combine performance was superhuman, This Texas mom tackled the hell out of a man looking into her daughter’s window, Secret Base Reviews: Azhdarchids, the flying, dinosaur-eating giraffes, Meet the flying reptilian giraffes which ate dinosaurs, LaMelo Ball is unlocking Miles Bridges’ potential with the Hornets. Metcalf projects favorably to just about any system, he's fluid enough to run hard angled routes and big enough to win in the red zone. That’s a lot of weight getting way off the ground. RENTON, Wash. — When former Mississippi receiver DeKaylin Zecharius “DK” Metcalf ran a 4.33 40-yard dash at the 2019 scouting combine, that was the … A (slightly) less silly, but maybe also more silly comparison is Calvin Johnson: Calvin Johnson, 2007 combine> 6-5, 239> 4.35 40D.K. Who is DK Metcalf? Metcalf enters the 2019 NFL Draft as a rare prospect, his blend of physicality and explosiveness have the ability to develop into a game-changing WR. After seven Super Bowl victories, the Lombardi Trophy doesn’t seem so precious anymore to Tom Brady. Ole Miss WR DK Metcalf @dkmetcalf14 went viral last week for being insane shape for the combine. Gennaro Filice grades each AFC East team's rookie class. The former Lions legend/receiver only ran the 40-yard dash at the 2007 combine, clocking a 4.35 but had a 42.5-inch vertical at his Pro Day. Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks is spotlighting the prospects who make a mark -- for better or worse -- at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Quarterback intrigue might not be running at its peak, as Tua Tagovailoa … I’ve never seen someone make headlines like this from the NFL Combine, but one of the Ole Miss players in the NFL Combine, DK Metcalf, is taking sports headlines by storm with his freakish combine numbers. Seahawks receiver D.K. Patrick Mahomes has authored so many magical comebacks and breathtaking performances in his short career that they've become expected of the 25-year-old phenom. That’s more reps than 32 of the 47 offensive linemen who participated in the drill at the combine Thursday. Everyone loves to try to compare draft prospects to NFL players to get a better grasp of their skill set. © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. In 2015, West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White shot up to a top 10 pick after running a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. Metcalf’s vertical would’ve been the best in the class if he did it during the 2018 NFL Combine. On the ground in Tampa, Judy Battista details the strange and surreal scene at the pandemic-stricken Super Bowl. The 6-foot-4, 229-pound Metcalf famously ran a 4.33-second 40 at the 2019 NFL Combine after a stellar career at Ole Miss, and he added a 40.5-inch vertical leap. Earlier in the week, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey basically said guys like Metcalf don’t exist: #Browns GM John Dorsey when I asked him Thursday if Cleveland needs more size in its receiving corps: "I’d like to have a 6-3 guy that can run 4.3. He’s fourth in the NFL in receiving yards (1,223) and yards per reception (16.5), and his 10 touchdowns are tied for fifth. INDIANAPOLIS -- D.K. D.K. He benched pressed 225 pounds 27 times, tied for the most of any receiver. Some of his dropsies could be attributed to his lack of explosiveness in and out of cuts, which could signal a lack of separation at the next level. DeKaylin Zecharius "DK" Metcalf (born December 14, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). The 5-foot-10,. We’re talking an Asgardian-sized wide receiver with abs that look like a Ninja Turtle’s shell. Nick Shook grades each AFC North team's rookie class. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. The NFL combine is a sure-fire way for the top athletes in the draft to boost their stock in front of all 32 teams and a national, televised audience. Metcalf not only caught the ball well, but he showed good balance and body control getting in and out of his breaks. At 6-3 and 228 pounds, Metcalf ripped off a 4.33 40-yard dash, a 40.5-inch vertical leap and an 11-foot-2 broad jump. Metcalf was also only one of five receivers to post a vertical jump over 40 inches. Wide ReceiversHeight Weight Wingspan Arm Length Hand Size 40 Yard Dash Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill 20 Yard Shuttle Bench Press 86 95 97 98 82 95 93 97 2 4 99. By the end of Saturday, Metcalf may have shown he is human after all with bottom-tier numbers in agility exercises like the three-cone drill (7.38 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (4.50 seconds). The last receiver to do more than 26 reps on the bench — before Metcalf and Harry did it Friday — was Greg Little back in 2011, who also got to 27. Metcalf ran a 4.33 40-yard dash, turned in a 40.5-inch vertical leap, and also did an 11-foot-2 broad jump. No receiver did more bench reps than Metcalf (N’Keal Harry tied him with 27) — which isn’t exactly surprising when you look at the photo at the top. Here are the four most ridiculous things about his performance: Guys that big are NOT supposed to go that fast. — which put him solidly in anything-under-4.6-is-great territory. D.K. With Brown also showing exceptional hand-eye coordination on a series of one-handed catches, the Rebels' WR1 is in the mix to be a top-32 pick. How did the Dolphins' first-round picks fare in Year 1? I’ll take that every day, but you’re not going to get those guys." NFL analysts select their highlights and lowlights from the game. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon. He backed up his exceptional track exploits with a strong workout in positional drills. How did Joe Burrow and the rest of the Bengals' rookies perform in Year 1? Checking in at 6-foot-3 and 228 pounds in … This pedestrian number will spawn concerns about his ability to win one-on-one matchups on the perimeter. Granted, Metcalf entered the 2019 NFL Draft after his redshirt sophomore season, but still — Megatron had the statistics to match his freakish combination of size and speed. Say Their Stories: Emmett Till as told by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. He looked good moving and catching the ball in drills, and he bench pressed 225 pounds 27 times. Metcalf put on a show. Here’s the photo that went viral (yeah, that’s Metcalf on the left): Oh and he's also standing next to AJ Brown, who is not a small human either HT @rebelHart2 pic.twitter.com/VpjcreE66a. He posted a vertical jump of 40.5 inches, good for the 93rd percentile among wide receivers. Given the big-play ability he's previously shown on tape, Metcalf could be a top-10 pick when all is said and done. On Saturday, the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. Measurables Percentiles vs. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Eagles’ leading receiver: Travis Fulgham (10 targets, … The physically opposing 6'4 225lb WR also runs some good looking routes. Only two receivers did better in the drill — Missouri’s Emanuel Hall and Notre Dame’s Miles Boykin, who tied with 43.5-inch jumps. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. D.K. The Lombardi, and the horse he rode in on. Only two receivers ran a faster time in the 40-yard dash than Metcalf’s 4.33. This season, Metcalf … As a home-run hitter with exceptional speed and running skills, Campbell is an intriguing option as a catch-and-run specialist. Metcalf started it off by cranking out 27 reps of 225 pounds - an NFL Combine record for wide receivers. Ole Miss wide receiver D.K.