EXOS Athletes Shine at 2019 NFL Combine
Posted: March 6, 2019 in Chains
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – EXOS athletes wrapped up another successful NFL combine. After eight weeks of preparation and hard work, they demonstrated their strength, power and speed at this year’s events.
Between 103 athletes, they secured 22 position No.1 performances, set five position records (three of them tied) and had four overall No. 1 performances. Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia, dominated the vertical jump and the broad jump while Taylor Rapp, S, Washington, took No. 1 overall in the 60-yard shuttle.
Iosua Opeta, OL, Weber State, had the No.1 overall bench press performance with 39 reps, while Dexter Lawrence, DL, Clemson, finished strong with 36 reps. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss, set a position record with 27 reps.
Ben Banogu, EDGE, Texas Christian, jumped 11 feet 2 inches, setting a position record for broad jump. Parris Campbell, Ohio State, turned heads as the fastest wide receiver in the 40-yard dash with a time of 4.31 seconds. Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State, and Devin White, LB, LSU, were also No. 1 performers for their positions with times of 4.41 seconds and 4.42 seconds respectively.
“It was extremely rewarding to see our clients record several combine records and personal bests at this year’s NFL combine,” says Adam Farrand, vice president of pro/elite sports at EXOS. “Our fully integrated team put in countless hours to ensure they were ready for the most important job interview of their career.”
Overall performances
No. 1 overall bench press – Iosua Opeta, OL, Weber State – 39 reps
No. 1 overall vertical jump – Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia – 44”
No. 1 overall broad jump – Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia – 11’9”
No. 1 overall 60-yard shuttle – Taylor Rapp, S, Washington – 11.33 Sec
3 of the top 10 overall 40-yard dash performances
6 of the top 10 overall bench press performances
4 of the top 10 overall vertical jump performances
6 of the top 10 overall broad jump performances
3 of the top 10 overall 20-yard shuttle performances
Position No.1 performances
40-yard dash
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State – 4.31s
Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State – 4.41s
Devin White, LB, LSU – 4.42s
Bench press
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss – 27 reps (tied position record)
Trevon Wesco, TE, West Virginia – 24 reps
Iosua Opeta, OL, Weber State – 39 reps
Dexter Lawrence, DL, Clemson – 36 reps
Drue Tranquill, LB, Notre Dame – 31 reps
Khari Willis, S, Michigan State – 22 reps
Vertical jump
Ben Banogu, EDGE, Texas Christian – 40” (position record)
Devin Bush, LB, Michigan – 40.5”
Ken Webster, CB, Ole Miss – 43”
Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia – 44” (tied position record)
Broad jump
Ben Banogu, EDGE, Texas Christian – 11’2” (position record)
Maxx Crosby, DL, Eastern Michigan – 10’2”
Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn – 11’3”
Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia – 11’9” (tied position record)
3-cone shuttle
Garrett Bradbury, OL, NC State – 7.41s
Maxx Crosby, DL, Eastern Michigan – 6.89s
20-yard shuttle
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State – 4.03s
Maxx Crosby, DL, Eastern Michigan – 4.13s
Taylor Rapp, S, Washington – 3.99s
