*D.K. Metcalf – Noteworthy
Receiver D.K. Metcalf showed off his muscle-man physique – and his speed – in Indianapolis. Defensive end Montez Sweat proved big men can run fast, too. The two pro prospects from rival colleges in Mississippi left the NFL’s annual scouting combine as the two biggest winners of the weeklong event. They were impressive. Following Metcalf’s performance in the 40-yard dash, the New York Jets’ official Twitter account posted: “4.33? At that size?” The comment could tip off the Jets’ plans for the No. 3 pick in April’s NFL draft, considering quarterback Sam Darnold will be entering his second season in the league this fall.
And who could blame them for taking Metcalf, who possesses rare athleticism for a receiver that measures in at 6-foot-3 3/8, 238 pounds and has 1.6 percent body fat. His performance was even better. After wowing scouts by doing 27 reps on the bench press at 225 pounds, he posted a vertical jump of 40 1/2 inches, a broad jump of 11 feet, 2 inches, and the 40-yard dash time – all top-five performances among the receivers. What made it even more impressive for the son of former NFL offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf was that he did all of it after having season-ending neck surgery last fall. “I’m not supposed to be here right now,” the former Ole Miss star told NFL Network following his workout. – AP College Football
Zedrick Woods – Noteworthy
Ole Miss safety Zedrick Woods not only clocked the fastest time in the 40-yard dash among the defensive backs running on Monday, he posted the fastest showing in the 40 at the entire 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. On the final day of the annual event at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Woods ran the 40 in 4.29 seconds to claim the title of the fastest player at the 2019 combine. Woods edged Auburn cornerback Jamel Davis, who turned in a 4.30-second run on Monday. – AL.com