Post-NFL combine risers and fallers, plus where Giants, Raiders turn after Stafford stays
New York TimesInside: Sorting NFL combine winners and losers into categories that matter, plus unpacking the Deebo Samuel trade and how the Raiders and Giants respond to Matthew Stafford’s extension. 20 on the Consensus Big Board pre-combine, Membou has a mix of size, vertical leap and speed that rivals All-Pros Tristan Wirfs and Trent Williams: After last week’s review of which combine metrics matter per Tej Seth’s analysis, let’s talk about the prospects who shone in the most important areas: For quarterbacks, the broad jump has mattered most. 📉 Ohio State QB Will Howard led his team to a national championship, but don’t ask him to broad jump or hit open receivers in a practice setting. "Plus, there’s a hidden danger in whiffing on a first-round QB in April — it also may take teams out of the running from a more highly coveted class in 2026," wrote Jeff.
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