Preparing for the NFL Combine: The Broad Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brQsVhqvvBw When you participate in the NFL Combine, you are always going to do at least one jump; the combine features both broad and vertical jumps. Indianapolis has seen some [...]
Preparing for the NFL Combine: L Drill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwdaIrxFgxQ Also known as the three-cone drill, the L drill is gaining popularity amongst scouts and teams. Not only does the drill test change of direction and bend, but [...]
Preparing for the NFL Combine: The Vertical Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5YIVpE6UTg The traditional vertical jumping test involves the vertec, a device that has plastic slats coming off a steel frame. The slats are colored red, white, and blue. The [...]
Preparing For the NFL Combine: The Bench Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVx1oq4DZWc The bench press is the only upper body strength test at the NFL Combine. Athletes will bench press 225 pounds for as many reps as they can execute. [...]
Preparing For the NFL Combine: The 40-Yard Dash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqTqE2xyTtE People often ask me, “What’s the most important test at the NFL Combine?” The answer is the 40-yard dash. What about the second most important test? The [...]
Preparing For the NFL Combine: Series Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeZOjNoGPMs For many aspiring professional football players, the NFL Scouting Combine is the ultimate test: a chance for invited NFL hopefuls to showcase their skills and make a [...]