2024 NFL Combine takeaways, grades for top DB prospects, plus other winners and losers

Day 2 of on-field drills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis first saw defensive backs demonstrating their athletic chops inside Lucas Oil Stadium. A handful of prospects elevated their stock with strong performances, while others had disappointing efforts that could move them down boards across the league. 

Here are some of the winners and losers from Friday’s on-field drills in Indianapolis, starting with a look at the measurements of the prospects in CBS Sports’ top 32 consensus rankings.

Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo)

4.33 seconds

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38 inches

10-foot

Terrion Arnold (Alabama)

4.51

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37

10-foot-9

Nate Wiggins (Clemson)

4.28

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36

10-foot-7

Kool-Aid McKinstry (Alabama)

N/A

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N/A

N/A

Ennis Rakestraw (Missouri)

4.51

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10-foot

Grading the top-rated DBs

Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell: A-

The only gripe for Mitchell was the 10-foot broad jump. Slightly below average. The rest of his day was spectacular. Running 4.33 seconds at just north of 6-foot and 195 pounds is sensational. The 38-inch vertical double checks the explosiveness box. For one of the most obvious ballhawks in the class, Mitchell demonstrated he’s one of the most athletic, too. 

Alabama CB Terrion Arnold: B+

Arnold’s 4.51-second 40-yard dash was a tad surprising — he looks faster on film — and it’s why his grade is a tick lower. The rest of his workout felt first-round caliber at just under 6-foot and 190 pounds. 

Clemson CB Nate Wiggins: A-

Wiggins has one of the most unique — but increasingly trendy — frames we’ve seen among top cornerback prospects in years at 6-1 and 173 pounds (!), but he did what one should do at that size by igniting the 40-yard dash with a time of 4.28 seconds. He suffered a hip injury in the process, but that is unequivocally first-round speed from the former Clemson star. 

Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry: N/A

Double bummer for McKinstry, who was unable to showcase what looked like high-caliber athletic skills at the combine, but…

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Author : Chris Trapasso

Publish date : 2024-03-02 00:56:18

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