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Combine tests consist of body measurements, physical tests and position-specific drills. Physical tests are used to
determine a player's demonstrate their ability in fundamental skill areas necessary for their position.
Body Measurements
Physical Tests
Position Drills (Not conducted at all combines)
determine a player's demonstrate their ability in fundamental skill areas necessary for their position.
Body Measurements
- Height
Height is measured to 1/4th of an inch accuracy.
- Weight
Weight is measured to the nearest pound.
- Body Photo
The body portrait provides a visual image of a player's body type and build. Players are photographed from the front
wearing shorts only.
- Hand Span
Spread hand is measured from tip of thumb to tip of pinky.
- Arm Length
Extended arm is measured from shoulder blade to tip of middle finger.
Physical Tests
- 40 Yard Dash
The 40 yard dash is a measure of straight ahead speed. Each player runs twice. Two times are recorded for each run.
The best time is used for scoring purposes. It's all about speed and explosion. What we are looking for is an explosion
from a static start. Each player is times twice, both times are recorded. The best time is scored.
20 Yard Short Shuttle
The short shuttle is the first of the cone drills. It is known as the 5-10-5. What it tests is an athlete's lateral quickness
and explosion in short areas. The athlete starts in the three-point stance, explodes out 5 yards to his right, touches the
line, goes back 10 yards to his left, left hand touches the line, pivot, and he turns 5 more yards and finishes. Each
player is timed twice, once to the left and once to the right. Both times are recorded. The best time is scored.
3 Cone Drill
The 3 cone drill tests an athlete's ability to change directions at a high speed. Three cones form an L-shape. He starts
from the starting line, goes 5 yards to the first cone and back. Then, he turns, runs around the second cone, runs a
weave around the third cone, which is the high point of the L, changes directions, comes back around that second
cone and finishes. Each player is timed twice. Both times are recorded. The best time is scored.
Vertical Jump
The vertical jump is a measurement of lower body strength, power and explosiveness. The athlete stands flat-footed
and his reach is measured. It is important to accurately measure the reach, because the differential between the reach
and the flag (spot) the athlete touches is his vertical jump measurement.. Each player jumps twice. Both times are
recorded. The highest jump is scored.
Broad Jump
The broad jump is testing an athlete's lower-body explosion and lower-body strength. The athlete starts out with a
stance balanced and then he explodes out as far as he can. It tests explosion and balance, because he has to land
without moving. Each player jumps twice. Both jumps are recorded. The furthest jump is scored.
225lb. Bench Press
The 225 pound bench press is a measure of upper body strength. Each player completes as many repetitions as
possible. Each player gets one attempt.
Position Drills (Not conducted at all combines)
- Quarterback
- QB's perform a series of 3, 5 and 7 step drops while throwing to stationary receivers.
- QB’s throw to to TE’s and WR's during position drills.
Runningback
- RB's perform position specific drills with dummies.
- Tight End
- TE's perform drills that include pass routes and blocking drills.
- Wide Receiver
- WR's run pass routes focusing on technique.
- Offensive Line
- OL are timed in 10/20 yard dash.
- OL perform agility and pass block drills.
- Defensive Line
- DL are timed in 10/20 yard dash.
- DL perform agility and pass rush drills.
- Linebacker
- LB's perform both run and pass coverage drills.
- Defensive Back
- DB's perform pass coverage and interception drills .
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