2017 NFL Combine: Biggest Winners and Losers

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Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick participates in a workout drill during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

OLB Haason Reddick, Temple

Former Temple Owls linebacker Haason Reddick had quite the story entering the NFL Combine. He was a key on the Temple Owls’ defense last season, as they won the American Athletic Conference Championship. He began his career a walk-on to the Owls’ football team, but finishes at a much better position entering the 2017 NFL Draft.

.@Haason7Reddick putting on a clinic at the #NFLCombine.

4.52u forty... #NFLCombine https://t.co/jwifLkR9II
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 5, 2017

Reddick ran the best 40-yard dash time among all the defensive linemen at 4.52 seconds. His broad jump of 11-foot-1 was also the best among defensive linemen and a new record. He had the third-best vertical jump at 36.5 inches as well.

The former walk-on recorded 65 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery. He led the team in sacks and was third in the FBS in tackles for loss.

The first team All-AAC selection entered the NFL Combine under the radar. But with a good combine performance, he jumped up a lot of draft boards. At 6-foot-2 and 237 pounds, Reddick has the size to move to possible move outside linebacker at the next level. Look for his name to climb up the ranks as the NFL Draft approaches.

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