The first day of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine didn’t disappoint with the quality of workouts. There were a multitude of impressive testing times from defensive linemen and linebackers alike. Northwestern defensive lineman Ade Adebawore (6’2”, 280 pounds) came up with a 4.49 40-yard dash, and 6’2”, 238-pound Georgia defensive end Nolan Smith popped a 4.39 time in the 40. Smith added a 41.5” vertical to boot.
A strong defensive back group is set to take the stage on day two. Testing could set the precedent of the pecking order of what’s sure to be a jam-packed top 100 of secondary players.