Las Vegas Raiders: Which 2022 NFL Combine drills to watch per position

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Defensive back Essang Bassey of Wake Forest prepares to run the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Defensive back Essang Bassey of Wake Forest prepares to run the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Isaiah Simmons #LB34 of the Clemson Tigers speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Isaiah Simmons #LB34 of the Clemson Tigers speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: Which 2022 NFL Combine drills to watch per position

LB: Short shuttle, broad jump

The modern linebacker is asked to do so many things that it is hard to become a top guy if you’re not an all-around athlete.

A player like Fred Warner did not test like a generational athlete, but he definitely has great overall athleticism, which is evident when you watch him.

Being able to explode into a hole or change direction in the open field is paramount for linebackers, so drills like short shuttle and jumps are worth monitoring.

Micah Parson was a prime example in the 2021 class as someone who is incredibly explosive (90% broad jump) and plenty flexible (73% 3-cone).

One thing not to get hung up on with this position is the 40-yard dash. Yes, you need to be able to run as a linebacker, but that speed needs to be complemented. A fast player that is stiff will more often than not bring little value.

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