2017 NFL Combine: Best Performance in Each Drill

Broad Jump: Obi Melifonwu (11 feet, 9 inches)

After posting the best numbers in the vertical and broad jumps, it’s become abundantly clear that Melifonwu can jump out of the building. Not only was his broad jump the best of the weekend at 11 feet and nine inches, but it was far and away the leader, beating the next-best landing by five inches.

It was definitely an impressive number to put up in the broad jump, but it still came a handful of inches short from Byron Jones’ record back in 2015. A couple of years ago, Jones actually set a world record with a 12-foot-3 broad jump.

We already talked about Melifonwu being a potential first-round pick because of these workout numbers, but it’s about more than that. He’s massive for a safety but still moves well enough to cover the entire field. He does a great job of breaking downhill and uses his size to make some big hits on ball carriers.

It’s going to be interesting to see where Melifonwu lands, but what will be more interesting is if he can jump over names like Peppers and Baker and be drafted before them. Only time will tell, however, so we’ll be keeping a close eye on the incredibly athletic safety prospect.

Honorable Mention: Robert Davis and Fabian Moreau (11 feet, 4 inches)