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2017 NFL Combine: Best Performance in Each Drill

By Tyler Brooke

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Vertical Jump: Obi Melifonwu (44 inches)

There’s something to be said about the athleticism of former Connecticut Huskies defensive backs. After Byron Jones took the NFL Scouting Combine by storm a couple of years ago, safety prospect Obi Melifonw showed up and showed out in Indianapolis this weekend.

At 44 inches on the vertical jump, Melifonwu took home the best vertical of anyone at the combine this year. That’s even more impressive when you consider the fact that Melifonwu is quite large for a safety at 6-foot-4 and 224 pounds.

After going relatively overlooked during the college football season, Melifonwu started generating a ton of buzz after looking awfully impressive at the Senior Bowl. His combination of size, athleticism and instincts makes him an imposing force on defense.

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With that athleticism on display this weekend, Melifonwu is starting to generate a lot more buzz as a first or second-round prospect. That’s even more impressive considering he’s competing with guys like Jamal Adams, Malik Hooker, Budda Baker and Jabrill Peppers at the safety position.

Melifonwu may have had the best vertical, but that wasn’t the only drill that he dominated this weekend.

Honorable Mention: Speedy Noil and Marcus Williams (43.5 inches)

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