Prior to the game Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth insulted Jackson and promised in a media event before the game to contain Jackson. It's exciting to see the results at every position, but few players rely as heavily on upper body . 25 overall to the Broncos, couldn't quite put it together as a polished passer in the NFL. Dontari Poe, 2012. Jackson responded by running over Bosworth on his way to a touchdown near the goal line. Unlike previous editions of the NFL combine, players will do measurements, bench . Jackson joined the Raiders in time for their Week 8 matchup against the New England Patriots, where he rushed for a total of 37 yards on eight carries. Deion Sanders' incredible speed. I like what Ive seen from him in college.. 10. In the film You Don't Know Bo, Jackson claimed that when he realized his injury on the field, he popped his hip back into the socket, which damaged the blood vessels supplying blood to the hip. Thus shattering . I have never, ever seen that since. And he was only 27 and see, that's what I'm talking about. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. You're going to waste a draft pick. Alright, I just caught this image of Bo Jackson announcing his retirement from baseball and football in 1989, explaining that "American Gladiators looks awesome, I'm gonna go do that." . Bo Jackson's game-wrecking career as a Raider . So, some Combine performances before those years are looked at in a different light. If you didnt follow the UCF Knights story in 2017 (most people didnt until late in the season), you didnt know anything about Shaquem Griffin. He followed up his broad jump with an equally impressive vertical jump of 44.5 (third-best at Combine over past 10 years), and subsequently watched his draft stock soar all the way to the latter part of the first round. In the NFL, he played in 38 games with 23 starts and gained 2,782 yards . Broad Jump. . Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech 2007With his draft stock holding strong near the top of the class, Johnson planned on kicking back and watching the festivities. Jackson, who ran 17 times for 114 yards during this Iron Bowl, continued marching his team downfield as he caught an 8-yard pass from quarterback Randy Campbell down to the Alabama 1-yard line. That said, Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at a combine with his 4.12-second clocking at the Louisiana Superdome in 1986. In 2007, Jackson came together with John Cangelosi to form the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Complex, an 88,000-square-foot (8,200m2) multi-sport dome facility in Lockport, Illinois. At 250 pounds, Davis ran a 4.38-second 40 and had a 42-inch vertical, and his draft stock sprinted to near the top of the 2006 class. He was declared the best athlete in the 2007 draft class. Unheralded Jeff Maehl out of Oregon holds the current record of 6.42 seconds, which he set in 2011, as noted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. READY, SET, BO HOW NIKE, WIEDEN'S RISWOLD 'JUST DID IT' FOR CROSS-TRAINING", "It's Mr. Snerdley! The drill favors offensive and defensive linemen when it comes to . Today, we take a look at the best NFL Combine performances of all time in this glorified athletic exhibition. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30 vertical and 103 broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. The New York Giants hope Saquon Barkley can get back to form this season, but for now, they can reminisce about his 2018 Combine performance. Poe ran the 40 in under five seconds (4.98) at nearly 350 pounds. Matt Jones, QB/WR, Arkansas 2008Another change-of-position guy (albeit with far less success), Jones was a 66, 237-pound quarterback with questionable mental makeup but 4.37 speed in the 40. But you're absolutely right. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL scouting combine: 10 most head-turning performances, Sign up for our NFL newsletter for exclusive content, NFL scouting combine: 10 most head-turning performances. Jackson would return to competition with the White Sox toward the end of the 1991 baseball season but did not play the 1992 season while having his hip replaced. A two-sport athlete good enough to moonlight as a major-league outfielder, Sanders might be the fastest player the NFL has ever seen. Jackson's . Bo Jackson. He has started nine NFL games but has struggled to hold down a roster spot.". Bo Jackson has an incredible net worth of $25 million in 2023. The 4.22 secs by John Ross in 2017 is the best result since 2009. NFL NFL Scouting Combine records: 40-yard dash, best vertical jump, bench press, 3-cone drill NFL Why is the Bills' defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier taking a break from the NFL for the 2023 . Does Bo Jackson have the fastest 40 yard dash? The next year, Jackson played in ten of the Raiders' sixteen games with nine starts, recording a total of 580 yards and three touchdowns. At 245 pounds, he had no business running a 4.38 40-yard dash (tied for ninth-fastest that year), 4.17 short shuttle, 42 bench press reps (third), 42-inch vertical (second), and 108 broad jump (16th). Jackson signed a 3-year deal with Kansas City Royals worth $850k, including an average salary of $283k and a signing bonus of $100k. [55][56] Players would make the popular move of running Bo all the way back to his own 1 yard line, then run 99 yards for a touchdown with defenders literally bouncing off him. First Name: . [12], In 1982, Jackson's freshman year, Auburn played Boston College in the Tangerine Bowl, where Jackson made a one-handed grab on an option pitch. [48] He would be forced to retire from football, and was then cut by the Royals in spring training. The 6-0, 227-pounder also inspired everyone by doing 20 bench-press repswhile using a prosthetic attached to his left arm. Answer (1 of 6): This is a fun question. Jackson finished his career at Auburn with 4,575 all-purpose yards and 45 total touchdowns, 43 rushing and 2 receiving, with a 6.6 yards per carry average. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. 20-Yard Shuttle. Jackson was selected with the first overall pick of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he refused to play for them because a visit to team facilities the Buccaneers said was NCAA-approved was actually not, causing him to miss the remainder of his final college baseball season. Gerald Sensabaugh leaped to 46 inches on the vertical jump in 2005, which is the record per Frank Cooneyvia CBS Sportsin February of 2009. The ultimate two-sport star, Bo Jackson split time between the Raiders and Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals. As a footballer, Jackson earned $7.4 million every year. Poe went from a possible second-rounder to a mid-first round selection. The only believable reading a stopwatch could have for Bo would have been "get the f*** outta here." There are tons of incredible moments in this video, but the one I can't stop watching comes at 0:58. Physical attributes, though just one pieceof the puzzle that is a player's pre-draft evaluation, can't hurt. 2011 draft: First round (No. Scouts like to say the tape doesn't lie, but every year we see players shoot up draft boards after proving superior to their peers in shorts. Unfortunately, Curry's athleticism and college talent never transitioned into pro football. Calling a timeout in crunch-time when your team doesnt have one? In 2017, First Community was acquired by Busey Bank, and Jackson left the board. On occasion, Jackson has ventured into the Auburn weight room, reclined on the bench press and pumped 365 pounds, then 380 pounds, then 400 pounds. [76][77], In 2022, he donated $170,000 to pay for the funeral expenses for the victims' families following the massacre of 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. . Though he is widely considered to be among the most physically gifted athletes, many will want to see just how high Watkins can leap off the ground. He still tied with Barkley for 29 bench press reps, and he added a respectable 4.52 40-yard dash, a 10'8 broad jump, and a 38.5 vertical to round out his fine performance. Hes considered one of the best linemen in the NFL due to his nasty blocking. I wanted to be like Bo Jackson because, in myriad arenas, I was fascinated by the idea of doing everything. Williams, who had an astonishing 7% body fat, ran a 4.66 40 time and added a 40.5 vertical and 35 reps at 225 lbs. The BC beast vaulted up draft boards after a 4.58 in the 40, 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench, a 38 vertical and a 49-of-50 on the Wonderlic Test. talk about as well. Fascinatinglyenough, not every record was set by a prospect who was extensively well known. Setting the 20-yard shuttle record at 3.73 seconds, per Frank Cooney via Scout.com in February of 2008. I'm lucky enough that I can roll out of bed and rattle off on something for 45 minutes. Heading into the 2014 combine, all eyes are on wide receiver Sammy Watkins. In 1995, Jackson completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn[4] to fulfill the promise he made to his mother. Enjoy all things sports? Yeah, but: Running back Bo Jackson reportedly ran a 4.12 at the Combine in 1986. He did however play the character of Calvin Farquhar, a sports radio jockey, on the TV show Marriedwith Children. NFL Combine: 16 best performances in Combine history. He also appeared in an episode of the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in which he plays a basketball game with Clark Kent/Superman. A time where we watch NFL Draft prospects run as fast as they can, jump as far and high as possible, and crank out bench press reps like there's no tomorrow. Mike Mamula's out-of-nowhere vertical leap. Theres nothing common about what Poe did back in 2012, and he doesnt get enough credit for that performance. [1] Jackson's elite achievements in multiple sports have given him the reputation as one of the greatest athletes of all time.[2]. Winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in 2004, and. But when I can, I'm better for it, because 1987-1990 Bo Jackson offers plenty of treasures. He broke the old record, set by cornerback Sedrick Curry out of Texas A&M (2000), by just 0.03 seconds. At the 2012 combine, Fleming blazed through the 60-yard shuttle for a time of 10.75 seconds, per NFL.com. Regardless of whether this a made-for-TV event or something thats not worthy the hype and attention it receives, drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap, broad jump, cone drills, Wonderlic and BOD Pod tests are just part of the lengthy and exhaustive process these players are about to embark on leading up to this years draft, which will take place April 26-28 in Dallas. [8] In 1982, Jackson set state school records for indoor high jump (6ft 9in (2.06m)) and triple jump (48ft 8in (14.83m)).[9]. I like his game, commentator Sterling Sharpe said, via Fentress. 1 receiver among his peers. For athletes, in general, this is very hard to do. 4.3 "That guy has 4.3 speed." We've all heard that before. The injury nearly ended Jackson's NFL career and made him get a hip replacement. So Johnson borrowed a pair of spikes from East Carolinas James Pinkney then proceeded to run a blistering 4.32 in the 40. 2011 draft: Second round (No. Poe was running 16.7 miles per hour during that dash, making him the first man over 340 pounds to run under 4.90. Bench Press: (N/A) reps (225 lb) Vertical Leap: (N/A) inches: Height: 74.25 inches: Weight: 216 lbs: There were doubts about whether Jones, a former quarterbackat Arkansas, was athletic enough to turn his 6-6, 237-pound frame into a viable NFL wide receiver. Every competitor who shows up to the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis hopes to make his mark, but broken records don't happen every year. He and his massive frame (6-4, 346 pounds) recorded a 4.98 40-yard dash and a 29.5-inch vertical to go along with a less surprising 44 bench press reps. That's how a player boosts his stock from a non-football powerhouse like Memphis. . Keep reading for a look at the current record-holders in every combine event. In June 1982, Jackson was selected by the New York Yankees in the second round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft, but he instead chose to attend Auburn University on a football scholarship because he promised his mother he would be the first in the family to go to a major college. NFL Combine Bench Press Reps Record: Stephen Paea (2011) - 49 Reps. He's using his explosive athleticism to develop into a dangerous pass-rusher for the Patriots, and he was the team's best defender during the 2014 playoffs. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Only Atlanta got the memo, but theyre happy five other teams passed him up. Deion Sanders, CB, Florida State 1989The ultimate showman (and show-boater), Deion showed up fashionably late (and probably fashionably loud) to the Combine, then ran his 40-yard dash only once in a time between 4.19 and 4.29, depending on whose hand-timed stop watch you trust. Gerald Sensabaugh, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars, has the current record of 46 inches, set back in 2005. Many players make a boatload of money based on how they perform at the combine. Obviously performing well is needed to increase the odds of getting drafted, but the participants can also go for some incredible records as well. We just got an all-too-real reminder of how difficult it can be for former football players to transition into being regular people. 191 overall), Chicago Bears. [51][52], In 1992, the American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest referenced Jackson in their song "Scenario. The standing long jump used to be an Olympic event, and an American (Ray Ewry) had posted the world record (11 feet, 4 1/2 inches in 1904) before Tveraag broke it. The 8 NBA teams that can win the championship this season. [68], On July 12, 2010, Jackson threw the ceremonial first pitch before the 2010 Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium[69] and participated in the celebrity softball game. Bo was accompanied on this tour by celebrities such as Scottie Pippen, Ken Griffey Jr., Lance Armstrong, and Brett Favre. I had no idea he even played football. Now the standing long jump lives on at the NFL combine. The only player I can think of, besides Bo, who beat out a ball hit to second base was vaunted speedster Otis Nixon. I ran up to my mom and said, "look, they messed up!" A hand-timed 4.2 40-yard dash still sticks to his name. His 21 reps of 225 pounds were a potential red flag, if only because the lower-than-expected number woke the trolls who question Clowneys motor. Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State 2008One of the main reasons teams remain skeptical of off-the-charts Combine stats, Gholston was the classic look like Tarzan, play like Jane. In shorts and a muscle shirt, Gholston ran a 4.67 in the 40, had 37 reps on the bench and lifted off for a 35.5 vertical and 105 broad jump.15. on the bench press. MORE NFL COMBINE:Full 2019 schedule | All-time records. 7 overall), Philadelphia Eagles. Along similar lines, Dye told the Times that once Jackson concluded that the Tampa Bay trip was "a tactical move", it ended any chance of him ever playing for the Buccaneers. The 2018 NFL Draft is still two months away but the process begins in earnest for those hoping to play on Sundays with the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis set for Feb. 27-March 5. I dont want to say a specific time (in the 40). The legend of Bo Jackson grows every year, but arguably one of the most talked-about stories is his 40-yard dash time. [47] While doctors did not find proof that Jackson reset his hip, they did discover that there was a fracture of one of Jackson's hip bones, as well as traumatic chondrolysis (loss of the thin layer of cartilage that lines the ball-and-socket hip joint) and avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue) of the femoral head. But these 15 prospects were workout warriors who aced their tests at the NFL Scouting Combine.1. This was a chopper to the right side. Jackson began to show his true potential in 1989, when he was voted to start for the American League All-Star team, and was named the game's MVP for his play on both offense and defense. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Todayhas the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. Electronic timing began in 1999 for the 40-yard dash, so any times before were not considered for the record books. #BoKnows. Hes very fluid at route running. The 2023 NFL Combine will commence on Monday, February 27, and run through March 6. . Someone could pull this story from a time capsule and think it's a Bunyanesque tall tale except it's real as steel. Only 16 days after Jackson was released by the Royals, the Chicago White Sox offered him a three-year deal, guaranteeing $700,000 per season with a performance-based upside of $8.15million over the term. What did I think of him at that age? At the 2017 combine, Ross toppled that time, running a 4.22-second 40. This was part of one of the most epic workout ever recorded. It's like all sports, put together, was The Eliminator, and Bo Jackson was the greatest American Gladiator we've ever seen. The scout also noted that this was his first year playing baseball and he seemed to be a "do it all type of player" and also stated he was "the best pure athlete in America today". In 1986, when Jackson ran his combine 40, Calvin Smith was the world's fastest human, and his world-record 100-meter time of 9.93 seconds would be 3.63 seconds when reduced to 40 yards. The bench press at the NFL Combine is a test of muscle strength and endurance. NFL Offseason Previews: Arizona Cardinals. Asking Google how much Bo Jackson was able to bench press. Twenty-six years later, that still remains the Combine record for any . . At 227 pounds, he ran a 4.38 40-yard dash (the fastest speed for a linebacker in the history of the Combine) and put up 20 reps on the bench press with a prosthetic attached to his arm. That a man averaged 5.5 yards per carry and hit 32 home runs in the same year is pretty astounding. SHIT. [11] In 1986, he received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council member and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker.[15]. And then one day I rip open a pack of football stickers and there's Bo Jackson. Since 1999, Chris Johnson andRondel Melendez have held the top mark of 4.24 seconds (unofficial). It takes a truly special athlete to set a new benchmark to which others will aspire in the years to come. However, a shoulder injury cut his season short after eight games and 506 yards receiving. 16. In 1984, Jackson's junior year (most of which Jackson missed due to injury), he earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Liberty Bowl after defeating Arkansas. And before we even get to discussing his precision, skill, and understanding of the sports he played: might he have been the most well-rounded, physically able human being we know about? [37], A month before the 1986 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner and Alabama alum Hugh Culverhouse took him on a private jet to visit with the team and get a physical during his senior baseball season. But here's why that stuff doesn't matter quite as much -- that Bo synthesized all that ability into on-field production is possibly the most impressive part of all this. Justin Ernest of Eastern Kentucky hit 51 reps, according to NFLDraftScout.com, but he went undrafted the following April. Three years later, Poe became the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown. Some guys are just unfair. That dominance started in the NFL Combine. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Today has the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. Bo Jackson: Stuff of legend. The 221 yards was a single-game record for the Raiders at the time. There are, though, two things he can hang his pro football hat on: 1. [73], In a 2017 interview with USA Today, Jackson said he never would have played football if he had known the health risks associated with it. Participants at the combine will go through team interviews, medical testing, measurements, and on-field workouts as well. The two-sport tall tale weighed in at a chiseled 61, 230 pounds before running an unofficial hand-timed 4.12 in the 40-yard dash a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring effort that is still a part of Combine folklore. Tony Mandarich, OT, Michigan State 1989In hindsight, the most impressive thing the Incredible Bulk did was pass his steroid drug screening during the Combine. [19], While at McAdory High School, Jackson competed as a sprinter, hurdler, jumper, thrower and decathlete. At the time, Jackson was 22 years old, and trying to make an even bigger name for himself than he already had in his football career. [60], In 2007, Nike released a set of Nike Dunk shoes honoring Bo Jackson. Bo Jackson and the 4.16 40-Yard-Dash. Here are the 16greatest NFL Combine performances to date. "I got to know my family," he said, "That looks better to me than any $10 million contract. The 6-3, then 254-pound tight end looked the part and lived it in Indy with a 4.38 40-yard dash, a 42-inch vertical, a 10-foot 8-inch broad jump and 33 bench press reps. MORE NFL COMBINE:Notable Wonderlic scores over the years. Thanks for that. The future three-time NFL defensive player of the year ran a 4.84-second 40, had a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot broad jump, while also doing 34 bench press reps. All except that 40 time which for a 6-5, 290-pounder was still mighty impressive were enough to place Watt among the best in his position group. Before he became CJ2K, the gold-grilled CJ4.24 was the gold standard official record-holder in laser-timed 40-yard sprints, posting a 4.24 and hitting the first-round finish line in-stride. [67], On May 9, 2009, Jackson delivered the commencement speech at Auburn University's graduation ceremony. His family described him as a "wild boar hog," as he would constantly get into trouble. PRESS CONFERENCE. You need to be able to sustain your effort. While the technology might not support that, nor do we know how legitimate it actually was, seeing Bo play on the field makes that time reasonable (which is terrifying). The pro sports legend, now a successful businessman, talks strength feats, cycling, and pork. According to Frank Cooney of NFLDraftScout.comvia the USA Today in February of 2008: First, there is no single "official" 40 time at the combine. 2014 draft: Sixth round (No. And the people that did know that, they wouldn't tell anybody," he said. Scouts judge the bench press drill by the reps an athlete can do. Jalen Carters arrest warrant for reckless driving and racing, explained. As usual, Jacksonville was wrong.14. On Gamepass Games Insights Key Leave Live . Davis not only broke the bench press record at Maryland, but all five others, too. I don't even really know when I actually started to care about football. Fargas was selected by the Oakland Raiders in Round 3 of '03 and enjoyed a 1,000-yard rushing campaign in 2007. The rifle looks small in Bo Jackson's hands, . I warmed up with 315 lbs x 20 reps . The other thing that impresses me about Bo that gets forgotten is the work he put in to improve his speech and overcome his stuttering problem. Because, quite honestly, that's all you could say half the time when he played. 40-Yards Results. Unfortunately, in his six years in the league with Philadelphia, he didn't play up to his Combine performance and recorded just 31.5 career sacks. I don't remember the first time I saw him play. Nothing projects a football player's ability to perform at the highest professional level quite likeacone-to-cone sprint inhis underwear. He was also in the episode 'Naked Babies' (1995) on Diagnosis Murder, playing a nanny to four babies who had just had their mother kidnapped. Auburn went on to win the game 3326 as Jackson rushed 14 times for 64 yards and 2 touchdowns. 40-Yard Dash. 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