The first day of workouts for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine took place on Thursday, and it was an exciting day of defensive line and linebacker play.
This group consisted of interior defenders, off-ball linebackers, and edge rushers alike as the first night of 40-yard dashes and positional drills carried on. It was likely an important day for the Bears to pay attention to, given their current weakness along the defensive line and the opportunity for a new linebacker or two to crack the starting lineup.
Here are some of the winners at each position from the first day of workouts in Indianapolis this year.