"Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State The testing was cartoonish - 4.46s 40-yard time (1.56s 10-yard split), 43.5" vert, 11'2" broad. His agility testing was just as solid, finishing with a 9.99 RAS (Relative Athletic Score), which is basically perfect. But what really mattered was how easy it all looked. He was smooth in his transitions with loose hips, and clean movement in the field work that matched the range and length profile teams chase."
"David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech He validated the high pick talk by stacking explosive testing with violent, pro-ready drill reps. The 4.50s speed at 251 pound, plus very strong jumps, is plenty to tick boxes as a top-10 prospect. The separator for Bailey was how he attacked the bags with power and intent, which makes the athleticism real instead of just track speed."
"Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State He didn't do the full testing circuit, but the speed he displayed with a 1.60s 10-yard split and a 4.53s forty time really did pop. The on-field work looked like a true pressure player showing effortless bend and change-of-direction, which is the key swing trait for an EDGE tweener that carried some questions before he hit the bags."
The first day of NFL Combine testing showcased linebackers and defensive linemen, producing notable risers and fallers for evaluators. Sonny Styles from Ohio State emerged as the top riser with exceptional testing numbers including a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, 43.5-inch vertical, and 11'2" broad jump, combined with smooth transitions and clean field work. Arvell Reese displayed impressive speed metrics that validated his potential as a pressure player. David Bailey from Texas Tech combined explosive testing with violent, pro-ready drill work at 251 pounds. Malachi Lawrence surprised observers with elite speed and jump measurements. These performances either solidified prospect evaluations or raised concerns about draft positioning based on combine results.
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