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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 /
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Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle (46) runs with the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Kylan Johnson (28) defends during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle (46) runs with the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Kylan Johnson (28) defends during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Up:  George Kittle (TE, Iowa)

In a loaded tight end group it was going to take quite a combine performance for George Kittle to get noticed. What with average production during his time at Iowa. The young man proved up to the challenge, posting top six numbers in the broad jump, vertical leap and 40-yard dash. His body size and athletic upside showcase the type of weaponized tight end who can impact the passing game as a receiver. It all depends on what offense he ends up in.

Down:  Hayden Plinke (TE, Texas-El Paso)

There was a small buzz starting to pick up around Hayden Plinke prior to the combine. They felt the small school tight end had the ideal body type and solid tape to make one think his best days are ahead. Unfortunately he got stuck in the mud during drills. Most of his showings were average-to-below average from a 4.97 in the 40 to a 28-inch vertical leap. Nothing really stood out about him, and that’s never a good thing at such an important event.

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