The NFL combine on-field workouts begin Thursday. While there’s plenty of intrigue surrounding how the workouts will affect the New York Giants’ potential draft targets, there’s also something thrilling in the simplicity of the event. The sport’s best draft prospects will be at the same place at the same time, showing off the mind-blowing physical traits that make them special to watch.
Every year, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic publishes the college football “Freaks List”: power rankings based solely on the excitement generated by a prospect’s athleticism and physical characteristics. In that vein, here are five “freak” athletes we here at Big Blue View are looking forward to watching at this year’s Combine.