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In honor of Al Davis: The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine all-freak offense

By Evan Groat

OAKLAND, : Al Davis, the owner of the Oakland Raiders, smiles as he faces reporters and photographers after a press conference at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Arena 06 July. Davis has signed an agreement to move the Los Angeles Raiders back to Oakland, California, after leaving 14 years ago. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, : Al Davis, the owner of the Oakland Raiders, smiles as he faces reporters and photographers after a press conference at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Arena 06 July. Davis has signed an agreement to move the Los Angeles Raiders back to Oakland, California, after leaving 14 years ago. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Defensive back Damarcus Fields #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders tips the ball away from wide receiver Denzel Mims #15 of the Baylor Bears of the Baylor Bears and the pass would be intercepted by defensive back Jah’Shawn Johnson #7 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders (not pictured) during the first half of the game on November 24, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Defensive back Damarcus Fields #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders tips the ball away from wide receiver Denzel Mims #15 of the Baylor Bears of the Baylor Bears and the pass would be intercepted by defensive back Jah’Shawn Johnson #7 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders (not pictured) during the first half of the game on November 24, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver

Denzel Mims, Baylor, RS-Sr

  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 207
  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.38 (3rd)
  • Bench Press: 16 (14th)
  • Vertical: 38.5 (10th)
  • Broad: 131.0 (4th)
  • 3-Cone: 6.66 (1st)
  • 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.43 (16th)

Denzel Mims combination of size and speed fits the mold of the type of player, especially wide receiver that Al Davis coveted. He has seen his stock skyrocket up draft boards with a standout week at the Senior Bowl and ridiculous combine numbers.

Based on the talent at the wide receiver position heading into this draft, it is safe to say Mims stood out among his peers this past week. He should hear his name called on day two of the draft, and if he falls into the third round, the Silver and Black just happen to have three picks.

Chase Claypool, Notre Dame, Sr

  • Height: 6’4″
  • Weight: 238
  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.42 (7th)
  • Bench Press: 19 (5th)
  • Vertical Jump: 40.5 (4th)
  • Broad Jump: 126.0 (11th)

Chase Claypool might have been one of the combine’s biggest winners with his performance on Thursday.  At 238 pounds, Claypool blazed at 4.42 seconds in the forty yard dash and showed some serious hops in the vertical jump. The impressive thing about Claypool’s forty time is that he finished seventh overall in the test but outweighed other prospects by 25-30 pounds.

His best bet at the next level might be to make the switch to tight end.  His speed makes him a match up nightmare similar to the Raiders, Darren Waller.  His length (6’4″) and jumping ability make him a valuable target in the red zone.

Tight End

Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri, RS-Jr

  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 258
  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.49

You might be asking yourself how Albert Okwuegbunam can be included on this team when he competed in only one test at the combine, well when you are nearly 260 pounds and run a 4.49 forty exceptions are made. During his time at Missouri, Okwuegbunam reeled in 23 touchdowns in three seasons, showing a tendency to come up big in the red zone.

Okwuegbunam’s time ranks second fastest dating back to 2011. Many felt he was a borderline first round talent heading into the draft season, and with a good Pro Day in a couple of weeks, he just may land there.

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