Saturday marked the third day of on-field events and the fourth day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
Running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers worked out while offensive linemen stepped up to the podiums ahead of Sunday’s final day.
Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy won the day, setting an NFL combine record with a 4.21 40-yard dash.
Here are the top takeaways from Saturday night’s outstanding showing.
Wide receiver dominated the day
The WR workout is over at the #NFLCombine – here are the position workouts that stood out most to me (non-athletic testing)#Washington Rome Odunze#Alabama Jermaine Burton#Florida Ricky Pearsall#UGA Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint#Arizona Jacob Cowing#Tulane Jha'Quan Jackson
— Fran Duffy (@EaglesXOs) March 3, 2024
Ladd McConkey
.@GeorgiaFootball WR Ladd McConkey looking so smooth in the gauntlet.
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/1ehj5MwTxI— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
The Georgia wideout displayed the ability to separate during the Senior Bowl, and on Saturday he put his athleticism on display.
McConkey with a very nice 40 time, better than what I expected. Working his way up the board with a nice Combine. https://t.co/Fklz5CYhop
— Nikhil Mehta (@nmehtaUR2022) March 2, 2024
Jaylon Wright
Jaylen Wright’s speed at the 5-yard mark of his official 4.38-second 40-yard dash is the fastest by all running backs over the past two combines.
Wright has a similar size and athleticism profile to that of Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III. pic.twitter.com/eQpQT1et3Q
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 2, 2024
Joe Milton
The finger gun at the end is primo. pic.twitter.com/sDfYhMZFkA
— Green Light with Chris Long (@greenlight) March 2, 2024
Bo Nix
Bo Nix has the potential to be a top __ QB in the NFL? pic.twitter.com/4uscEJSBzY
— PFF (@PFF) March 2, 2024
Keon Coleman eye test
Keon Coleman reached a top speed of 20.36 mph during the gauntlet drill, the fastest speed by any receiver over the last two seasons.
Isaiah Williams reached a top speed of 19.04 mph during the gauntlet (5th-fastest), despite running the slowest forty at his position (4.63s). pic.twitter.com/kdw5lyEeCx
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 3, 2024
Coleman didn’t have the fastest 40 yard dash time, but the gauntlet drill should help scouts relax.
Despite running the slowest 40-yard dash (4.61) among WRs, Keon Coleman was the fastest of group 8 during the gauntlet drill, reaching 20.36mph.
🎥@NFLpic.twitter.com/RyVoCZ3uT8
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 2, 2024
Adonai Mitchell
The Texas Longhorns had multiple wide receivers steal the show.
Adonai Mitchell (@TexasFootball) recorded the fastest forty yard dash (4.34 seconds) and longest broad jump (11'4") of any receiver in group 8.
During the forty he reached the top speed overall (23.84 mph) and within the first five yards (14.57 mph). pic.twitter.com/jd3tCXWRaC
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 2, 2024
Braelon Allen
Looks like @BraelonAllen wants to challenge @saquon to a power lifting competition 🏋️
Players Only at #NFLCombine
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Rome Odunze
Penix to Odunze one last time makes me feel something, man 🥲 pic.twitter.com/TIJy3yekgF
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) March 3, 2024
The Washington wide receiver is a rout surgeon, and his speed is solid.
#Washington wideout Rome Odunze lingered on the Lucas Oil Field late Friday, long after the stadium had emptied out, trying to break 6.6 seconds in the three cone drill. This dude. pic.twitter.com/K6F1ZqN9Jn
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 3, 2024
Brenden Rice
Dad is a tough critic 😂 @JerryRice @BrendenRice
Players Only at #NFLCombine
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The GOAT was on hand to watch his son and former USC wide receiver Brenden Rice have a decent showing.
.@BrendenRice runs a 4.51u with his dad @JerryRice watching
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📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/92vrD9QeNo— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
Xavier Worthy
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 3, 2024
Tez Walker
Tez Walker put on a clinic at the combine🤫@UNCFootball pic.twitter.com/0iHULGKInv
— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 3, 2024
Brian Thomas Jr.
Like previous years at LSU, Maliek Nabers isn’t the only star Tigers pass catcher entering the NFL draft.
Brian Thomas Jr. (@LSUfootball) reached a top speed of 22.91 mph while running a go route, more than a full mile per hour faster than any other receiver during that route. pic.twitter.com/ScFEbIqvSe
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 3, 2024
Dane Brugler
Top 3-cone WR results:
6.64 Ricky Pearsall
6.70 Luke McCaffrey
6.75 Isaiah Williams
6.88 Rome Odunze
6.90 Troy Franklin
6.94 Jalen McMillan
7.00 Tulu Griffin
7.02 Jacob Cowing
7.16 Jamari Thrash— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 3, 2024
Xavier Legette
The South Carolina wide receiver wasn’t the only players to perform well.
South Carolina WR Xavier Legette is my @Royal_Farms Ravens Prospect of the Day, due in large part to his phenomenal speed and explosion testing numbers. But it’s not just his athleticism; he was smooth and effortless throughout his drills. Catches in stride like few others do. https://t.co/zAzORBmygT
— Nikhil Mehta (@nmehtaUR2022) March 3, 2024
J.J. McCarthy
Highlights from @UMichFootball QB @jjmccarthy09's throwing session at the #NFLCombine! pic.twitter.com/Afq5B3NQx3
— NFL (@NFL) March 3, 2024
Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix ➡️ Ja’Lynn Polk never disappoints 🔥 pic.twitter.com/U17BDSreAA
— PlayerProfiler (@rotounderworld) March 3, 2024
The former Washington Huskies star quarterback may have the best day as a passer.
Penix to Odunze one last time makes me feel something, man 🥲 pic.twitter.com/TIJy3yekgF
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) March 3, 2024
Ricky Pearsall
Pearsall a major athlete. Showed off his hops earlier this week https://t.co/sCw9h26YVb pic.twitter.com/0C39U8XUfT
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 3, 2024
The Florida wide receiver is among three or four surgical route runner who will be stars at the next level.
#Florida WR Ricky Pearsall tested like an athletic freak at the combine man.
40: 4.41
Short shuttle: 4.05
Vertical: 42”
Broad: 10’9”
3 cone: 6.64Potential WR3 option for the #Eagles and I wrote about him meeting with the team this week. https://t.co/3h03YjkhuL
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 3, 2024
Isaac Guerendo
Louisville RB Isaac Guerendo is 6'0" and 221 pounds.
He just ran a 4.33u and put up a 41.5" vertical 🤯
pic.twitter.com/HDi7uDANgt— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) March 2, 2024
The Louisville running back has elite athleticism for his size and put the NFL world on notice.
These RBs got wheels 🏃♂️💨 #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/nHMBKGSN9t
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
Gurendo logged 132 carries for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns for Louisville in 2023 after transferring from Wisconsin.
You can see Isaac Guerendo's speed pop off the tape. Turns the corner and breaks angles with ease. At 220lbs as well. pic.twitter.com/CT1k7RjPII
— Nick Waters (@Philly_Films) March 2, 2024
