Chicago Bears: Combine scores of every prospect they’ve met with
By Erik Lambert
Defensive linemen:
Jalen Jelks (Oregon)
- 40-yard dash: 4.92 seconds
- Bench press: 19 reps
- Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
- Broad jump: 113 inches
- Three-cone: 7.22 seconds
- 20-yard shuttle: 4.59 seconds
When one first looks at Jelks, it’s hard not to be impressed. He’s every bit of 6’6 with a muscled frame. Like many prospects though, he doesn’t seem to put it to the best use on the field. The best he’s managed is seven sacks in a season for Oregon and his workout numbers don’t stand out in any category. His passive style as a pass rusher won’t fly for long in the NFL.
Carl Granderson (Wyoming)
- 40-yard dash: 4.79 seconds
- Bench press: N/A
- Vertical jump: 35 inches
- Broad jump: 119 inches
- Three-cone: 7.44 seconds
- 20-yard shuttle: 4.41 seconds
The combine performance for Granderson reflects his college career for the most part. Okay. He wasn’t too slow but wasn’t fast. He jumped pretty well but often looks stiff and clunk in agility drills. This lines up with his accomplishments at Wyoming. He’d have a couple of flash plays from time to time but never had a consistent impact on games.
Oshane Ximines (Old Dominion)
- 40-yard dash: 4.78 seconds
- Bench press: 24 reps
- Vertical jump: 34 inches
- Broad jump: 118 inches
- Three-cone: 7.13 seconds
- 20-yard shuttle: 4.57 seconds
Everybody knows the rule. If you went to a small school, you better have dominated. In four years, Ximines had 32.5 sacks and 51 tackles for a loss. Not bad. His combine wasn’t electric but it did prove he’s a pretty good athlete. His three-cone drill is encouraging. Typically the best NFL pass rushers must be below a 7.20 on that. He’ll be a mid round option.