2023 NFL scouting combine: Top SEC performers
The 2023 NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana ended on Monday.
Seven former Vols participated in the NFL scouting combine. Quarterback Hendon Hooker did not participate in on-field workouts due to a torn ACL suffered in 2022.
Multiple former Tennessee players earned high praise for their performance at the NFL scouting combine. Jeremy Banks was named to the 2023 All-Combine Team (NFL.com), while Darnell Wright earned an honorable mention.
Eight former Southeastern Conference players were named to the 2023 All-Combine Team, while 10 earned honorable mentions honors.
Following the 2023 NFL scouting combine, Vols Wire looks at top performers from former Southeastern Conference players.
Top SEC performers from the 2023 NFL scouting combine are listed below.
40-yard dash
Devon Achane (Texas A&M; running back): 4.32 seconds
Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State; cornerback): 4.35 seconds
Kelee Ringo (Georgia; cornerback): 4.36 seconds
Darius Rush (South Carolina, cornerback): 4.36 seconds
Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama; running back): 4.36 seconds
Matt Landers (Arkansas; wide receiver): 4.37 seconds
Nolan Smith (Georgia; edge rusher): 4.39 seconds
Owen Pappoe (Auburn; linebacker): 4.39 seconds
Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee; wide receiver): 4.40 seconds
Byron Young (Tennessee; edge rusher): 4.43 seconds
Vertical jump
Nolan Smith (Georgia; edge rusher): 41.50″
Anthony Richardson (Florida; quarterback): 40.50″
Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee; wide receiver): 40.00″
Jonathan Mingo (Ole Miss; wide receiver): 39.50″
Carrington Valentine (Kentucky; cornerback): 39.00″
Anfernee Orji (Vanderbilt; linebacker): 38.50″
Mekhi Garner (LSU; cornerback): 38.00″
Jaylon Jones (Texas A&M; cornerback): 38.00″
Byron Young (Tennessee; edge rusher): 38.00″
Cam Smith (South Carolina; cornerback): 38.00″
Broad jump
Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee; wide receiver): 11’3″
Cam Smith (South Carolina; cornerback): 11’2″
Byron Young (Tennessee; edge rusher): 11’0″
Jay Ward (LSU; cornerback): 11’0″
Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State; cornerback): 10’11”
Matt Landers (Arkansas; wide receiver): 10’10”
Jalen Brooks (South Carolina; wide receiver): 10’10”
Jonathan Mingo (Ole Miss; wide receiver): 10’9″
Anthony Richardson (Florida; quarterback): 10’9″
Cedric Tillman (Tennessee; wide receiver): 10’8″
Nolan Smith (Georgia; edge rusher): 10’8″
Mekhi Garner (LSU; cornerback): 10’8″
3-cone drill
Jaylon Jones (Texas A&M; cornerback): 6.88 seconds
Malik Heath (Ole Miss; wide receiver): 6.96 seconds
Jadon Haselwood (Arkansas; wide receiver): 6.98 seconds
Anfernee Orji (Vanderbilt; linebacker): 7.00 seconds
Jalen Brooks (South Carolina; wide receiver): 7.15 seconds
Byron Young (Tennessee; edge rusher): 7.19 seconds
Jeremy Banks (Tennessee; linebacker): 7.27 seconds
Isaiah McGuire 2(Missouri; defensive end): 7.39 seconds
Zacch Pickens (South Carolina; defensive tackle): 7.45 seconds
Gervon Dexter Sr. (Florida; defensive tackle): 7.50 seconds
20-yard shuttle
Darnell Washington (Georgia; tight end): 4.08 seconds
Stetson Bennett (Georgia; quarterback): 4.20 seconds
Kayshon Boutte (LSU; wide receiver): 4.25 seconds
Jaylon Jones (Texas A&M; cornerback): 4.30 seconds
Jadon Haselwood (Arkansas; wide receiver): 4.31 seconds
Jalen Brooks (South Carolina; wide receiver): 4.31 seconds
Jeremy Banks (Tennessee; linebacker): 4.38 seconds
Henry To’oTo’o (Alabama; linebacker): 4.40 seconds
Anfernee Orji (Vanderbilt; linebacker): 4.43 seconds
Malik Heath (Ole Miss; wide receiver): 4.46 seconds
Bench press
Anthony Bradford (LSU; offensive guard): 34 reps
Jovaughn Gwyn (South Carolina; offensive guard): 34 reps
Tyler Steen (Alabama; offensive tackle): 31 reps
Jaquelin Roy (LSU; defensive tackle): 30 reps
Owen Pappoe (Auburn; linebacker): 29 reps
Jeremy Banks (Tennessee; linebacker): 25 reps
Trey Dean III (Florida; safety) 25 reps
Brenton Cox Jr. (Florida; edge rusher): 24 reps
Byron Young (Alabama; defensive tackle): 24 reps
Dalton Wagner (Arkansas; offensive tackle): 24 reps
