The 2015 NFL Combine wrapped up in Indianapolis on Monday, and as a whole, the weekend was a success for the seven Trojans who participated. Next up, the Trojans will put their skills on display at USC Pro Day on March 11.
Here are the Trojans' final measurements and marks in each event:
Nelson Agholor (6'0, 198 lbs)
Agholor impressed scouts with his fast 40 time and his confident interviewing skills and demeanor when speaking to the media. Scouts like his overall athleticism, and his success at the combine was not hurt by a finger dislocation sustained in his receiving session.
Hands: 9 1/4 inchesBuck Allen (6'0, 221 lbs)
Arm length: 32 1/4 inches
40-yard dash: 4.42 (T-10th amongst all combine participants) T-7th amongst WRs)
Bench: 12 reps
Allen had a strong showing amongst a talented field of running backs, posting top six marks in three combine skills tests. His 4.53 time in the 40 was solid for a player of his size, and his versatility in the backfield makes him a potentially valuable asset at the next level.
Hands: 9 3/8 inchesHayes Pullard (6'0, 240 lbs)
Arm length: 31 3/4 inches
40-yard dash: 4.53 (T-6th amongst RBs)
Bench: 11 reps
Vertical: 35.5
Broad: 121 inches (T-5th amongst RBs)
3-Cone: 6.96 (6th amongst RBs)
20 yard shuttle: 4.28
The aspect of Pullard's game that scouts most admire is his leadership ability and athleticism in space. As a captain at USC, Pullard displayed a commanding presence both on the field and in the locker room that will help him fit in the mature NFL landscape.
Hands: 9 5/8 inchesJosh Shaw (6'0, 201 lbs)
Arm length: 31 1/4 inches
40-yard dash: 4.78
Bench: 19 reps
Vertical: 31
Broad: 110 inches
3-Cone: 7.07 (T-7th amongst LBs)
20 yard shuttle: 4.39
Without much tape to show from his senior year at USC, Shaw had a lot to prove at the combine. He rose to the challenge and performed exceptionally, finishing with a top three 40 time amongst CBs and the most reps on the bench within his position as well. His showing moved him from borderline draftee to a potential second or third round pick in many analysts' eyes.
Hands: 9 inchesJ.R. Tavai (6'2, 249 lbs)
Arm length: 30 3/4 inches
40-yard dash: 4.44 (T-3rd amongst CBs)
Bench: 26 (1st amongst CBs)
Vertical: 37.5 (T-8th amongst CBs)
Broad: 130 inches (T-3rd amongst CBs)
Tavai's numbers from the combine don't jump off the page, but it's difficult to compare him with prototypical linebackers as his strength lies in his versatility to play multiple defensive positions. He played in three different spots while at USC (DT, DE, LB) and will rely on his diverse skill set as well as his high football IQ to get him to the next level.
Hands: 9 1/8 inchesRandall Telfer (6'4, 250 lbs)
Arm length: 31 1/2 inches
40-yard dash: 4.91
Bench: 20
Vertical: 30.5
Broad: 112 inches
Telfer will be one of the Trojans with the most to look forward to come Pro Day as the tight end participated in just one event at the combine. A mature player after spending five full years at USC, Telfer chose to focus his efforts on the interview portion of the weekend. He will get the chance to show his physical side of the game to scouts on home turf.
Hands: 9 5/8 inchesLeonard Williams (6'5, 302 lbs)
Arm length: 33 1/2 inches
Bench: 20 reps (T-5th amongst TEs)
The most highly-touted member of this year's group of USC NFL prospects, Williams didn't have to do much at the combine to garner scouts' interest. The defensive end performed well in each of Sunday's activities and gained the respect of many in the interview portion of the weekend as well. Scouts are excited by Williams' raw athletic potential especially considering the expected first round pick is only 20 years old. Click here to view the full video of his combine workout.Hands: 10 5/8 inches
Arm length: 34 5/8 inches
40-yard dash: 4.97
Vertical: 29.5
Broad: 106 inches
3-Cone: 7.59
20 yard shuttle: 4.53
