7 NFL Mix prospects who raised their draft inventory inventory

On the 2025 NFL Mix, we noticed numerous spectacular jumps. South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori jumped 11’6 within the broad leap and 43 inches within the vertical leap by himself. Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart jumped 40 inches within the vertical at 267 kilos.

Nevertheless, the most important jumps are by gamers who had been on the perimeter of sure rounds, and even on the perimeter of being drafted, inserting themselves into draft dialogue with a powerful Mix efficiency. For probably the most half, if a prospect that you realize goes to run quick runs quick, they’re not precisely a winner. That is reserved for guys who made me return onto the movie and reassess their placements. With that being mentioned, listed below are seven guys who raised their inventory with an amazing week in Indy.

Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Noel got here into the week across the third tier of receivers in a category that has expertise, however could be very heavy on slot receivers and high quality quantity two choices. Nevertheless, he left Lucas Oil Stadium with a powerful case to be in that second tier after a powerful week. He ran a 4.39 40 yard sprint, jumped 41.5 inches within the vertical and 11’2 within the broad leap (each among the many tops within the receiver class). As well as, his 4.17 quick shuttle was additionally superb. He regarded easy operating routes and catching the ball in an setting that makes it powerful to get acclimated with those throwing the ball.

After going for over 1,000 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in his last season with the Cyclones, Noel enters the draft and I believe he generally is a very nice Day 2 choice for groups needing a slot receiver. He has an amazing means to get open fast and vertically push groups. Whereas I don’t suppose he’s tremendous slippery after the catch or a man you design YAC targets for, he’s a great second or third receiving choice, in a position to take the highest off of defenses or create separation in opposition to man protection on late downs.

Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

To not be outdone, Noel’s teammate additionally had an excellent Mix. Higgins, who measured in at 6’4 and 214 kilos, ran a stellar 4.47 40 yard sprint, jumped 39 inches and in addition had a very good day as a receiver within the gauntlet drill, making these items look very easy. In a category with not very many boundary receivers, Higgins may very well be the man exterior of Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan who makes an influence within the NFL on the skin.

The place Higgins wins is easy: on in-breakers like slants, look routes and digs he exhibits fast ft and hips to create separation on the line of scrimmage, after which he’s a pink zone menace who’s in a position to excessive level the ball and win in contested conditions. Whereas he’s not probably the most explosive after the catch, Higgins additionally has certain palms with solely seven drops in his profession. One other man who has performed himself into Day 2 territory.

Terrence Ferguson, TE, Oregon

Whereas the tight finish class had an…fascinating day of exercises in Indy, I believe Ferguson regarded the very best amongst gamers that did each the athletic testing and the drills. He had the quickest 40 of all of the tight ends (4.63 seconds), jumped the best (39 inches), and hit the quickest most pace amongst all of the tight ends within the 40 yard sprint. He additionally did very well on the blocking sled and receiving drills, with the ability to throttle down on these in-breaking routes.

Ferguson went underneath the radar because the distinguished names at tight finish strengthened their maintain on the highest spots within the positional rankings, however I believe Ferguson offers numerous athletic upside, whereas being a high quality blocker and receiver. In Oregon’s tremendous excessive paced offense he was requested to do extra blocking (solely went over 500 yards receiving as soon as in his profession), however he has the untapped potential to be a flexible menace within the NFL.

Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

Okay, I’m dishonest a little bit bit right here. As a former observe star, Tuten’s numbers shouldn’t be that shocking, however man he blew the Mix out of the water. Tuten ran a 4.32 second 40 yard sprint, had a 40 inch vertical and a 4.41 quick shuttle, all massively spectacular numbers. On high of that, the senior again from Virginia Tech regarded actually comfy along with his imaginative and prescient and receiving out of the backfield in Indy.

Tuten is a man I had my eye on in Cellular on the Senior Bowl, however what stood out to me there was his means to go block. Regardless of being a smaller again at 5’9 and 206 kilos, Tuten threw his physique round as a go protector, stonewalling different go rushers in 1 on 1’s. He’s a man I’m going again by the tape on to get a greater really feel for.

Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State

What are they feeding the children in Ames, Iowa? Porter is the third Cyclone on this checklist after a standout Mix efficiency. Measuring in at 6’3 and 195 kilos, Porter ran a blazing 4.3 second 40 yard sprint, completed second amongst all DBs with a 4.04 second quick shuttle and first amongst all DBs with a 6.71 second 3-cone time. On high of that, Porter regarded actually environment friendly in drills, sinking his hips effectively and altering course with out dropping pace.

Porter is an fascinating case of traits and athletic instruments vs. snap counts and true time taking part in the place. A former extensive receiver, Porter solely has 349 profession go protection snaps per SIS, however in these snaps he has three interceptions and 6 defended passes–and he’s additionally a plus on particular groups. With the success of Seattle Seahawks’ CB Riq Woolen, somebody goes to take a shot on Porter.

CJ West, DT, Indiana

This defensive sort out class is completely LOADED, however amongst guys who took half within the drills on the Mix, Indiana’s CJ West actually stood out. He got here in a little bit quick at 6’1 and solely having 31 ¹⁄₂ inch arms, however at a stocky 317 kilos West ran a 4.95 40 yard sprint, hitting a high 5 max pace within the drill amongst DTs as effectively. West carries his weight effectively, and his athleticism and quickness stood out even with out doing the agility drills.

West was one of many individuals in the midst of Indiana’s resurgence this 12 months, holding down an undersized, but feisty Hoosier protection. He had a standout Shrine Bowl efficiency and is constant to stack good outings on high of fine outings. I wouldn’t be stunned to see his title flash on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

I had NO IDEA Ty Robinson had that Mix efficiency in him. At 6’5 and 288 kilos, Robinson ran a 4.83 40 yard sprint, main all DTs in high pace as effectively. On high of that, Robinson jumped 33.5 inches and regarded sturdy in the course of the agility and bag drills, one thing I didn’t actually anticipate to occur.

In Cellular, Robinson made just a few splash performs within the run recreation, however I felt that he kinda blended in amongst the monsters on the DL on the Senior Bowl. Nevertheless, after a powerful efficiency in Indy, I’m going to return to his tape as effectively.