The NFL scouting combine is one of the most important events of the pre-draft process. While no prospect should be selected based purely on what he accomplished at the Underwear Olympics, top prospects can cement themselves in Indianapolis.
Take former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley's 2018 performance for example. Barkley was unquestionably the top running-back prospect in the draft class, but his ridiculous 4.4-second 40 at 233 pounds—along with a 41-inch vertical and 29 bench-press reps—essentially ensured he'd be one of the first players off the board.
With the 2019 combine upon us—player begin reporting on Tuesday—we're likely to see a few top guys cement themselves, while some cause their stocks to rise and fall.