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2017 NFL Combine: Biggest Winners and Losers

By Jerran Anderson

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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Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) runs after his first quarter catch against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) runs after his first quarter catch against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

WR Zay Jones, East Carolina

Former East Carolina wide receiver Zay Jones had quite the career, setting a number of records in his wake. Jones set new FBS records with 399 career receptions and the single-season record with 158 catches in 2016. He caught 1,746 receiving yards for eight touchdowns for the Pirates last season.

In the Senior Bowl, Jones caught six passes for 68 receiving yards and six touchdowns. To top off that performance, Jones ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. His 11’1″ broad jump was third-best among the wide receiver group. His 20-yard shuttle 4.01 seconds and 60-yard shuttle time of 11.17 seconds were both top-five finishes.

Jones was able to show scouts his ability at the combine. The 6-foot-2, 201-pound prospect certainly rose his draft stock with his performance. He also posted a vertical jump a 36.5 inches, tied for ninth best among wideouts.

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