2017 NFL Draft: 10 Offensive Players Who Won or Lost At Combine
By Erik Lambert
![Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer has the speed of his throw timed on a radar gun during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer has the speed of his throw timed on a radar gun during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/3233771163c6e49e971aa89bbfe12639b259b931556fcddf4f082e2ea33353d4.jpg)
Up: Christian McCaffrey (RB, Stanford)
Things didn’t start well for Christian McCaffrey when he put up just 10 reps in the bench press. However, he rebounded in a big way. Teams got a chance to see what an athlete he was during the 40-yard dash (4.48) and three-cone drill (6.57). His quickness and ability change direction are what this new NFL prioritizes. He’s a solid runner but what stood out most in drills was how natural he looked as a pass catcher. That will only add to his overall value.
Down: Dalvin Cook (RB, Florida State)
For a guy who was viewed as one of the top athletes at running back going into the combine, Dalvin Cook delivered a disappointing day. That actually might be an understatement. His 4.49 in the 40-yard dash was mildly disappointing but it was his abysmal 7.27 in the three-cone drill that stunned a lot of people. His quickness and change-of-direction ability were far below even modest expectations. Throw in his off-the-field concerns and his 1st round hopes took another hit.