LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Sonny Styles already had a first-round projection and his performance at the Combine matched the hype, potentially thrusting him into the top 10. Styles ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash with a 43.5-inch vertical and an 11-foot-2 broad jump. Over the previous two seasons, Styles accumulated 182 tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. The safety-turned linebacker possesses the versatility and athleticism combination that teams covet and the capability to navigate through traffic to wrap up tackles. Styles has the fluidity to cover tight ends/running backs in man and showed off his skills at the combine.
TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Kenyon Sadiq had a jaw-dropping turn at the Combine, cementing his first-round grade. Sadiq broke the 40-yard dash record for tight ends with an unofficial 4.39-second 40. It broke the previous record that was held by Vernon Davis and Dorin Dickerson. He reached a top speed of 23.24 miles per hour during the 40, matching the top speed of Jahmyr Gibbs at the 2023 combine. He also jumped over 40 in the vertical and jumped over 11 feet in the broad jump, showing his rare athleticism. Sadiq can uncover at all three levels with crispness in and out of breaks and has an advanced route tree, quickly accelerating after the catch.
RB Mike Washington, Arkansas
Mike Washington certainly raised his stock in Indianapolis, leading all running backs with a 4.33-second 40-yard dash with a 1.51-second 10-yard split. That time ranked eighth best among all players and his 39-inch vertical and 10-foot-8 broad jump were second at the position. With outstanding straight-line speed, change-of-direction skills, prowess off swing passes and size, Washington is rising amongst backs in the class.
WR Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee
At six-foot-four, Brazzell ran a 4.37 40-yard dash with a 1.52-second 10-yard split. Brazzell averaged 16.4 yards per catch last season and is adept in 50-50 situations. He will continue to rise, potentially late in Round One or in Round Two with his ability to take the top off of defenses. Brazzell has a wide catch radius and overwhelms defensive backs downfield with his size advantage and effective footwork along the boundary.
DE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Dani Dennis-Sutton ranked sixth among edge rushers with a 4.63-40 and his 39 1/2-inch vertical ranked fourth. Dennis-Sutton's 10-foot-11 broad jump ranked first and he fortified his Day Two status. His heavy hands and force exploit tackles without a strong anchor and he possesses an elite inside spin move to collapse the pocket. Dennis-Sutton is able to effectively counter pullers and plays with a high motor.
