2011 NFL Combine Results: Defensive Backs
All eyes were on the defensive back group on the fourth and final day of testing at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The group was headlined by two impact corners in Patrick Peterson [LSU] and Prince Amukamara [Nebraska], both of whom could be off the board within the first 10 picks of the NFL Draft. Jimmy Smith [pictured above], a fast-rising prospect out of Colorado, proved worthy of a first-round grade by checking in with a solid all-around performance.
Average DB Height: 6’0″
Average DB Weight: 206 lbs.
40-Yard Dash
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Demarcus Van Dyke Miami |
4.28 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
4.34 |
| Chimdi Chekwa Ohio State |
4.40 |
| Chris Culliver South Carolina |
4.40 |
| Prince Amukamara Nebraska |
4.43 |
| Joe Lefeged Rutgers |
4.43 |
| Ras-I Dowling Virginia |
4.46 |
| Curtis Marsh Utah State |
4.46 |
| Byron Maxwell Clemson |
4.46 |
| Jimmy Smith Colorado |
4.46 |
| Shareece Wright USC |
4.46 |
| Position Average |
4.42 |
225-Bench Press
| Player |
Reps |
| Da’Norris Searcy North Carolina |
27 |
| Marcus Gilchrist Clemson |
26 |
| Jalil Brown Colorado |
24 |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
24 |
| Byron Maxwell Clemson |
24 |
| David Sims Iowa State |
24 |
| Jimmy Smith Colorado |
24 |
| Quinton Carter Oklahoma |
23 |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
20 |
| Ras-I Dowling Virginia |
19 |
| Jermele Hines Ohio State |
19 |
| Brandon Hogan West Virginia |
19 |
| Position Average |
23 |
Vertical Jump
| Player |
Reps |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
39.5 |
| Chris Culliver South Carolina |
38.5 |
| Marcus Gilchrist Clemson |
38.5 |
| Josh Thomas Buffalo |
38.5 |
| Prince Amukamara Nebraska |
38 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
38 |
| Richard Sherman Stanford |
38 |
| Curtis Marsh Utah State |
37.5 |
| David Sims Iowa State |
37.5 |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
37.5 |
| Position Average |
38 |
Broad Jump
| Player |
Length [feet] |
| Cortez Allen Citadel |
10’9” |
| Prince Amukamara Nebraska |
10’8” |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
10’8” |
| Chris Conte Cal |
10’7” |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
10’7” |
| Chimdi Chekwa Ohio State |
10’6” |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
10’6” |
| Josh Thomas Buffalo |
10’6” |
| Richard Sherman Stanford |
10’5” |
| Byron Maxwell Clemson |
10’4” |
| Position Average |
10’7″ |
Three-Cone Drill
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
6.44 |
| Chykie Brown Texas |
6.50 |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
6.55 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
6.58 |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
6.59 |
| Davon House New Mexico State |
6.65 |
| Brandyn Thompson Boise State |
6.66 |
| Rashad Carmichael Virginia Tech |
6.69 |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
6.72 |
| Eric Hagg Nebraska |
6.73 |
| Position Average |
6.61 |
20-Yard Shuttle
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
3.90 |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
3.90 |
| Chykie Brown Texas |
4.0 |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
4.0 |
| Cortez Allen Citadel |
4.01 |
| Rashad Carmichael Virginia Tech |
4.06 |
| Quinton Carter Oklahoma |
4.06 |
| Jimmy Smith Colorado |
4.06 |
| Brandon Burton Utah |
4.07 |
| Curtis Marsh Utah State |
4.07 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
4.07 |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
4.07 |
| Position Average |
4.42 |
60-Yard Shuttle
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
10.75 |
| Cortez Allen Citadel |
10.87 |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
11.0 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
11.01 |
| Davon House New Mexico State |
11.07 |
| Chykie Brown Texas |
11.09 |
| Brandyn Thompson Boise State |
11.13 |
| Da’Norris Searcy North Carolina |
11.18 |
| Marcus Gilchrist Clemson |
11.19 |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
11.19 |
| Position Average |
11.05 |
Source: NFL.com
Photo: German Alegria
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2011 NFL Combine Results: Defensive Backs
All eyes were on the defensive back group on the fourth and final day of testing at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The group was headlined by two impact corners in Patrick Peterson [LSU] and Prince Amukamara [Nebraska], both of whom could be off the board within the first 10 picks of the NFL Draft. Jimmy Smith [pictured above], a fast-rising prospect out of Colorado, proved worthy of a first-round grade by checking in with a solid all-around performance.
Average DB Height: 6’0″
Average DB Weight: 206 lbs.
40-Yard Dash
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Demarcus Van Dyke Miami |
4.28 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
4.34 |
| Chimdi Chekwa Ohio State |
4.40 |
| Chris Culliver South Carolina |
4.40 |
| Prince Amukamara Nebraska |
4.43 |
| Joe Lefeged Rutgers |
4.43 |
| Ras-I Dowling Virginia |
4.46 |
| Curtis Marsh Utah State |
4.46 |
| Byron Maxwell Clemson |
4.46 |
| Jimmy Smith Colorado |
4.46 |
| Shareece Wright USC |
4.46 |
| Position Average |
4.42 |
225-Bench Press
| Player |
Reps |
| Da’Norris Searcy North Carolina |
27 |
| Marcus Gilchrist Clemson |
26 |
| Jalil Brown Colorado |
24 |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
24 |
| Byron Maxwell Clemson |
24 |
| David Sims Iowa State |
24 |
| Jimmy Smith Colorado |
24 |
| Quinton Carter Oklahoma |
23 |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
20 |
| Ras-I Dowling Virginia |
19 |
| Jermele Hines Ohio State |
19 |
| Brandon Hogan West Virginia |
19 |
| Position Average |
23 |
Vertical Jump
| Player |
Reps |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
39.5 |
| Chris Culliver South Carolina |
38.5 |
| Marcus Gilchrist Clemson |
38.5 |
| Josh Thomas Buffalo |
38.5 |
| Prince Amukamara Nebraska |
38 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
38 |
| Richard Sherman Stanford |
38 |
| Curtis Marsh Utah State |
37.5 |
| David Sims Iowa State |
37.5 |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
37.5 |
| Position Average |
38 |
Broad Jump
| Player |
Length [feet] |
| Cortez Allen Citadel |
10’9” |
| Prince Amukamara Nebraska |
10’8” |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
10’8” |
| Chris Conte Cal |
10’7” |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
10’7” |
| Chimdi Chekwa Ohio State |
10’6” |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
10’6” |
| Josh Thomas Buffalo |
10’6” |
| Richard Sherman Stanford |
10’5” |
| Byron Maxwell Clemson |
10’4” |
| Position Average |
10’7″ |
Three-Cone Drill
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
6.44 |
| Chykie Brown Texas |
6.50 |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
6.55 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
6.58 |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
6.59 |
| Davon House New Mexico State |
6.65 |
| Brandyn Thompson Boise State |
6.66 |
| Rashad Carmichael Virginia Tech |
6.69 |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
6.72 |
| Eric Hagg Nebraska |
6.73 |
| Position Average |
6.61 |
20-Yard Shuttle
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
3.90 |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
3.90 |
| Chykie Brown Texas |
4.0 |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
4.0 |
| Cortez Allen Citadel |
4.01 |
| Rashad Carmichael Virginia Tech |
4.06 |
| Quinton Carter Oklahoma |
4.06 |
| Jimmy Smith Colorado |
4.06 |
| Brandon Burton Utah |
4.07 |
| Curtis Marsh Utah State |
4.07 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
4.07 |
| Aaron Williams Texas |
4.07 |
| Position Average |
4.42 |
60-Yard Shuttle
| Player |
Time [sec.] |
| Buster Skrine Tennessee-Chattanooga |
10.75 |
| Cortez Allen Citadel |
10.87 |
| Curtis Brown Texas |
11.0 |
| Patrick Peterson LSU |
11.01 |
| Davon House New Mexico State |
11.07 |
| Chykie Brown Texas |
11.09 |
| Brandyn Thompson Boise State |
11.13 |
| Da’Norris Searcy North Carolina |
11.18 |
| Marcus Gilchrist Clemson |
11.19 |
| Shiloh Keo Idaho |
11.19 |
| Position Average |
11.05 |
Source: NFL.com
Photo: German Alegria