12 Most Memorable Moments from the NFL Combine

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Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) carries the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Antwon Blake (L) defends during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Vernon Davis opens eyes to move up into first round (2006)

In recent years, having an athletic tight end has become a fixation for NFL teams. A decade ago, the position was not nearly viewed as being nearly as dynamic as it is in the current game. Thus, when Vernon Davis showed up at the 2006 NFL Combine, few people expected him to be as explosive as he was in so many different ways.

Davis dominated his chance at the NFL Combine. The Maryland star had been moved to tight end as a sophomore after being recruited as a wide receiver, and in the role he had steadily developed into one of the best in the country even as the Terrapins played sub-.500 ball in both of his years as a starter. He worked his way into a top-10 draft position after showing off both speed and strength in Indianapolis.

The Terp tight end posted a ridiculous 4.38 seconds in the 40, bench-pressed 225 pounds for 33 reps, and showed off a 42-inch vertical leap. Thanks to his all-around effort at the NFL Combine, Davis was selected sixth overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft.

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