12 Most Memorable Moments from the NFL Combine

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Byron Jones (Connecticut) arrives on the gold carpet before the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Byron Jones (Connecticut) arrives on the gold carpet before the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Morris Claiborne sets new low mark on Wonderlic test (2012)

One of the weirdest rituals of the NFL Combine is not its odd assortment of physical tests but the mental examination known as the Wonderlic. Strong scores on this test have never necessarily shown a strong correlation to pro football success. Even then, an incredibly poor showing on this test is often enough to raise red flags for NFL scouts and front-office executives that are debating who among the next crop of rookies to draft and sign for their clubs.

That said, even the worst Wonderlic score won’t dissuade somebody from selecting a solid talent with a high pick. Just ask Morris Claiborne, the cornerback from LSU who set an ignominious record at the 2012 NFL Combine when he scored just four out of 50 on the test. Dallas still decided to take Claiborne, rated as the top defensive back in the 2012 draft class, with the sixth overall pick.

Despite being injury plagued in his first five seasons in the NFL, Claiborne has nevertheless been among the best cornerbacks in the league when he has managed to play. He is up for free agency this offseason and could leave the Cowboys sometime this offseason.