Combine Day 2 Recap

Story of the Day
SPEED. With seven players running their 40s in under 4.40 seconds, speed defined the day. The two with the most buzz were Texas' Marquise Goodwin (pictured right) and WVU's Tavon Austin who each had unofficial times of 4.25 early, just .01 slower than Chris Johnson's record 4.24. Eventually they settled for official times of 4.27 and 4.34 respectively but their wheels were certainly impressive. Both were expected to test well and neither disappointed. For Goodwin, he worked his way into the Day 2 conversation. Austin, who I compare to DeSean Jackson in his prime, improved his stock and could be a late first rounder.
(Photo Credit: Dave Martin/Associated Press)

Others That Impressed

• Top WR prospect Cordarrelle Patterson. The Tennessee product, at 6'2"and 216 lbs., notched an impressive 4.42 40 and showed off the raw physical tools that have scouts excited. After just one season at the Div. 1 level, he still needs a little work but his potential alone will likely make him the first  wide receiver off the board in April.  
• Arkansas RB Knile Davis. He came in 2nd in both bench press (31 reps) and 40 time (4.37 seconds) in the RB group. The fast 40 time was especially impressive given his weight (227 lbs.). He came in as a likely Day 3 prospect but might have worked himself into the Day 2 conversation with his strong showing.
• Texas A&M WR Ryan Swope and Auburn RB Onterio McCalebb. Each tied Austin's 4.34 for the second best 40 time of the day. Both came in as late Day 3 projects but definitely turned some heads with their fast times. (And immediately got added to the Raiders big board.)

Disappointments

• The 2013 QB Class. While likely top QB Geno Smith didn't really do anything to hurt his stock today, he didn't really wow anyone either. Even so, he still looked like the best quarterback today as other top QBs like NC State's Mike Glennon, Arkansas' Tyler Wilson, and Oklahoma's Landry Jones continued to struggle with consistency as they did throughout Senior Bowl week. *Keep an eye on Tennessee's Tyler Bray. He might be the best natural arm talent in this class and he had flashes today but I've heard scouts question his leadership and work ethic.
• The 2013 RB Class. Granted Eddie Lacy, the top RB prospect in this year's class, was unable to participate due to injury, but there didn't appear to be a first round caliber running back on the field today.