The NFL Scouting Combine can turn well-regarded draft prospects into superstars and previously unknown individuals into household names.
While far too much emphasis is placed on the on-field events at Lucas Oil Stadium, they do matter. They don't matter as much as spectators tend to believe since the combine also holds critical medical evaluations and player interviews. But a player must achieve a baseline effort at his position, while a blowout workout will open eyes around the league.
A year ago, momentum built for DK Metcalf as the top wide receiver. At 6'3" and 228 pounds, he looked like a Greek god and blazed a 40-yard dash (4.