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Indianapolis is the annual proving ground for NFL Draft hopefuls to have their athleticism tested with draft slots hanging in the balance. Several players were helped by their performances last weekend, while others saw their draft profiles take a hit. Here are some notable risers and fallers from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
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NFL Combine Running Back Risers
Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
Tuten (5’092”/206) was banged up for a good portion of the 2024 season but has solidified his NFL caliber traits by crushing the RB group with a 4.32s 40-time (99th%), with Jaydon Blue finishing a distant 2nd with a 4.38s 40. He also paced the rushers with a 1.49s 10-yard split, while being the only running back to clear 40” in the Vert with an impressive 40.5” jump. Toss in a rock solid 98th percentile 10’10” broad jump and there was a lot to like from Tuten’s Combine testing. If there’s a knock, it’s that he only posted a 4.41s Shuttle which is an uninspiring 35th% mark that gives some pause as to his stop-start ability given his relatively light 206 pound frame. An excellent 4.4 YAC average and 134.1 PFF elusiveness rating this season help to alleviate some of the agility concerns that arise from his lackluster shuttle run, with Tuten now potentially elevating himself into Day 2 consideration.
RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
Harvey (5’080”/205) was one of my favorite under-the-radar running backs of the last two years in regard to his NFL Draft potential. His 91.1 PFF run grade in 2023 and 89.5 run grade last year put him in elite company with Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson and Ashton…
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Publish date : 2025-03-04 18:23:00
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