NFL Combine 2020: 3 defensive linemen who helped their stock

ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 24: Jabari Zuniga #92 of the Florida Gators in action against the Miami Hurricanes in the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 24: Jabari Zuniga #92 of the Florida Gators in action against the Miami Hurricanes in the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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The 2020 NFL Combine highlighted many names and prospects that performed well in many drills. Three players boosted their draft stock as a result.

This 2020 NFL Combine is a great opportunity for the defensive linemen to make a name for themselves in front of NFL coaches and scouts. This position group was more spread out with Ohio State defensive end Chase Young skipping the workouts. Many prospects needed great performers last Saturday to boost their NFL draft stocks.

While Young did nothing to damage his draft stock, there several players that performed well in some drills than others. Some players performed at the top of each position drills. These are the players whose draft stock has risen due to their consistent performance in the combine.

There are quantitative testing performances that include the 40-yard dash and the vertical jump, which measures the numbers of their performance.

There are qualitative testing performances, which are essential position drills. These drills are performed on how efficiently a player is at their essential roles in their position. These position drills include pass rushing the bags and getting off double-teams from the opposing offensive line.

Three defensive linemen boosted their draft stock after impressive performances in the 2020 NFL Combine.