1 Comments. LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson solidified his status as a bona fide blue-chip prospect by running a 4.44 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. LSU WR Justin Jefferson posted an official time of 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday, Feb. 27. Allen, you might recall, slipped to the third round of the 2013 draft. Amidst the setbacks brought on by the pandemic-gripped offseason, Nick Foles addressed rumors circulating around him possibly opting out of the 2020 season, and shared his thoughts on reuniting with Matt Nagy ahead of his upcoming, high-profile QB battle with Mitch Trubisky.After a year-plus away from the field, Jeremy Hill could be nearing an NFL return. "Just his releases off the line, his ability to come out his routes smoothly. It might have changed the perception of him as a bigger-bodied wideout. The Las Vegas Raiders plan to sign the veteran free-agent running back after hosting him on Friday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per an informed source.In wake of the recent opt-outs in New England, Bill Belichick revealed his full support of the six Patriots players who've decided not to play the 2020 season amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.Perhaps John Lynch's optimism about getting George Kittle's deal done wasn't so rosy after all.Joe Burrow officially signed his rookie contract Friday, and the Bengals' top pick told reporters it was a "relief" to return to football activities.Antonio Brown will officially miss half of the 2020 season. Justin Jefferson heard the buzz before he arrived in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine: He might not be fast. Brown has been suspended eight games by the NFL for multiple violations of the league's personal-conduct policy.As the NFL continues to adjust how the 2020 season will operate due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the league is adjusting how referee crews will be constructed and how they will operate on game days.Broncos pass rusher Bradley Chubb said Friday he will wear a brace on his surgically repaired knee and insisted he'll be 100 percent by the season opener.Giants first-year coach Joe Judge is preaching a next-man-up philosophy for both coaches and players when someone tests positive for COVID-19.The Bills announced Friday that guard Jon Feliciano had surgery for a torn pectoral muscle and will be out indefinitely. Your notification has been saved. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Justin Joshua Jefferson ... 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump; 6 ft 1 1 ⁄ 4 in (1.86 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 33 in (0.84 m) 9 1 ⁄ 8 in (0.23 m) 4.43 s: 37.5 in (0.95 m) 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) All values from NFL Combine: Jefferson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 22nd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. ... We definitely have some similarities." Feliciano started every game for the Bills last season.Star quarterback Deshaun Watson is in line for a new contract, and Houston Texans coach/GM Bill O'Brien told reporters Friday the team is "working hard" to get one done.With Cincinnati Bengals DT Josh Tupou the latest opt-out of the 2020 season, Nick Shook examines the trend happening as we approach an unprecedented 2020 season.Â
NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. LSU's Justin Jefferson's 40-yard dash time turns heads at NFL Scouting Combine: 'That is huge' Staff report. By Clint Buckley Feb 27, 6:02 PM . Jeremiah has "He's probably one of the players that I watch (most), especially because he's a dominant receiver," Jefferson said. Justin Jefferson's NFL Combine 40 shatters high school time. That was the Monday after the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, and just six weeks before he had to report to Indianapolis. Advocate Staff.
No team come April will have that much time to decide on Jefferson.
Jefferson finished middle of the pack at 13 among players who participated in the vertical jump and broad jump drills. So when he posted a blazing 4.43 at the combine, it was a bit of a surprise to him -- and a seemingly much bigger, and more important, one to future employers. "The whole question of the whole combine was whether I was going to be fast enough or whether I was going to get a good time in the 40," Jefferson said. With 16 players invited to the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, each day offers a chance to see a former Tigers player in action. "Definitely," Jefferson told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on the latest episode of the NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah deemed the development "huge" for Jefferson's draft stock, perhaps cementing him in the first round.
In 2019, Jefferson caught a school-record 102 receptions as he became a dangerous member of LSU's dynamic receiver trio with Ja'Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall. Jefferson, the younger brother of former LSU quarterback Jordan and defensive back Rickey, cemented his own legacy by setting CFP semifinal records for receptions (14), receiving yards (227) and receiving touchdowns (4).Stay in the know about LSU athletics' biggest news headlines. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site.