The 2019 NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books. The event concluded with the safeties on Monday.
Here are our winners and losers from the group.
WINNERS
Juan Thornhill | Virginia
As we rolled into the 40-yard dashes, the former Virginia product continued to turn heads with an official time of 4.43 seconds. During the drills he showed great footwork.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise if Thornhill finds himself selected by the end of the end of the third round.
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson | Florida
The versatile defensive back amassed a 4.49 second 40-yard dash, which is quite impressive for his size. The former Florida product showed the ability to flip his hips smoothly in the drills, which is why he will excel at the variety of roles at the next level.
Gardner-Johnson likely drew the attention of teams selecting early on in Day 2.
Darnell Savage, Jr. | Maryland
Savage ran a 4.36 40, which was third best among all defensive backs and also put up a 39.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-6 broad jump.
Despite the smaller stature at 5-foot-10 and 198 pounds, Savage plays bigger than his measurements suggest. The former Maryland product will draw attention from teams to play slot cornerback at the next level.
LOSERS
Mike Bell | Fresno State
Bell posted a slow 4.83 40-yard dash, and followed that up with average on-field drills.
Unless Bell blows up his Pro Day, we can expect a rather limited schemed player, who will likely go somewhere late on Day 3.
