Day 1 NFL Draft Combine Standouts at Linebacker
By Wesley Minke
The last guy that stuck out to me was Trenton Simpson just because we knew he was going to be flying in the 40-yard dash.
He did just that, running a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, which was the 2nd fastest time amongst all linebackers.
He didn’t participate in any of the other physical tests, but I do believe this was probably the smart choice for him as he will wait to attack those on his pro day at Clemson.
Simpson would be the full package to bring to Miami on Day 2 of the NFL Draft just because of his pure instincts and abilities.
He is a true sideline-to-sideline player that would make for an unbelievable duo with Channing Tindall based on pure speed for a long time to come.
I would look for Miami to try and figure out more about Simpson as the weeks pass because his stock has been dropping lately just because linebacker stock has been dropping in general.
I think this class is insanely deep and Miami can find some very quality players here throughout the NFL Draft and even into Day 3.
The last big thing to watch for will be Offensive Lineman and the Running Backs on Day 4 of the NFL Draft Combine which happens on Sunday.