Top 10: Players to Watch At the Combine
By J.R.
1. Jadeveon Clowney
Jan 1, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) runs off the field after the second quarter of the Capital One Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers held at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports
Sticking with the theme of freak athletes the No 1. player to watch at the combine is none other than South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney. While there have been questions about his work ethic and motor, there have been no questions about his athleticism. Expected to measure in around 6′ 6″ and 250 lbs, he has great size for a NFL DE, but what sets Clowney apart from everyone else is his elite athletic prowess. He has said he will run a sub 4.5 40 yard dash, which would be mind blowing for a player his size. There is a very good possibility that if he has the kind of combine that blows scouts away, he will be drafted No. 1 overall by the Texans. If for some reason Clowney falls to the Raiders at 5, I think it would be very difficult to pass on him despite all the questions over how hard he plays. If you only have time to follow one player this weekend, Clowney is your guy and I promise you will not be disappointed.
While there is certainly a lot of talent during this year’s draft process, those are only a few of the players I will be watching. Who would you as RaiderNation want the Raiders to target and keep an eye on during the NFL Combine this weekend?