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Ex-Husker Jones struggles in NFL Combine workouts - Omaha.com
Of all the drills performed during the NFL Combine each year, the bench press doesn't always rise to the forefront of media attention.
A pair of former Nebraska standouts reversed that trend this year.
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Defensive tackle Jared Crick may or may not bench Sunday, an event always completed the day prior to on-field workouts. After tearing his pectoral muscle last season against Ohio State on Oct. 8, scouts are eager to see if Crick is healthy.
Then, offensive lineman Marcel Jones drew attention for his performance in the bench press drill, but for all of the wrong reasons.
Jones lifted 225 pounds just 13 times, the lowest total of any offensive lineman. Michigan center David Molk turned in the best performance with 41 reps.
Wes Bunting, director of college scouting for the National Football Post, said Jones may get drafted in a late round, but is more likely to be an undrafted free agent.
Jones' lack of strength is a concern for Bunting, which wasn't helped by only 13 bench reps.
"He's a nice-sized guy," Bunting said of Jones, who measured 6-foot-7, 320 pounds, "but he can get upright and overpowered. He'll struggle in that area."
In comparison, both quarterbacks and the 27 running backs that participated in the bench press drill outperformed Jones.
Jones also didn't impress in the 40-yard dash on Saturday, running it in 5.67 seconds, tied for the second-slowest time among offensive linemen.
"He's solid in a lot of areas but he's not a great athlete," said ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay, adding he believes Jones will be a late-round pick.
Jones did not finish in the top 10 of any drill, including the vertical jump (27.5 inches), broad jump (95 inches), three-cone drill (8.03 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (5.12 seconds).
Despite concerns about Jones, he could still have a solid NFL career, McShay said. In the end, Jones can point to starting two years for the Huskers, who rushed for 217 yards per game in 2011 and 247 yards per game in 2010.
"I could see him as a swing man who helps out and is probably a reserve in the NFL," McShay said. "He could probably play guard or play some right tackle as a backup."
Crick met with media members on Saturday and did not commit either way to participating in the bench press drill.
"It will be a decision I make (Saturday night) after I talk with the doctors and others," Crick said. "But I definitely want to do it and I want to compete, but I have to make the best decision. I've heard both sides of the decision from the pros. I'll just have to think it over."
Crick said he'll do the bench press drill at his pro day, regardless of his decision to lift at the Combine Sunday. Along with former linebacker Lavonte David, Crick will go through on-field workouts Monday.
Of all the drills performed during the NFL Combine each year, the bench press doesn't always rise to the forefront of media attention.
A pair of former Nebraska standouts reversed that trend this year.
ADVERTISEMENT
Defensive tackle Jared Crick may or may not bench Sunday, an event always completed the day prior to on-field workouts. After tearing his pectoral muscle last season against Ohio State on Oct. 8, scouts are eager to see if Crick is healthy.
Then, offensive lineman Marcel Jones drew attention for his performance in the bench press drill, but for all of the wrong reasons.
Jones lifted 225 pounds just 13 times, the lowest total of any offensive lineman. Michigan center David Molk turned in the best performance with 41 reps.
Wes Bunting, director of college scouting for the National Football Post, said Jones may get drafted in a late round, but is more likely to be an undrafted free agent.
Jones' lack of strength is a concern for Bunting, which wasn't helped by only 13 bench reps.
"He's a nice-sized guy," Bunting said of Jones, who measured 6-foot-7, 320 pounds, "but he can get upright and overpowered. He'll struggle in that area."
In comparison, both quarterbacks and the 27 running backs that participated in the bench press drill outperformed Jones.
Jones also didn't impress in the 40-yard dash on Saturday, running it in 5.67 seconds, tied for the second-slowest time among offensive linemen.
"He's solid in a lot of areas but he's not a great athlete," said ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay, adding he believes Jones will be a late-round pick.
Jones did not finish in the top 10 of any drill, including the vertical jump (27.5 inches), broad jump (95 inches), three-cone drill (8.03 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (5.12 seconds).
Despite concerns about Jones, he could still have a solid NFL career, McShay said. In the end, Jones can point to starting two years for the Huskers, who rushed for 217 yards per game in 2011 and 247 yards per game in 2010.
"I could see him as a swing man who helps out and is probably a reserve in the NFL," McShay said. "He could probably play guard or play some right tackle as a backup."
Crick met with media members on Saturday and did not commit either way to participating in the bench press drill.
"It will be a decision I make (Saturday night) after I talk with the doctors and others," Crick said. "But I definitely want to do it and I want to compete, but I have to make the best decision. I've heard both sides of the decision from the pros. I'll just have to think it over."
Crick said he'll do the bench press drill at his pro day, regardless of his decision to lift at the Combine Sunday. Along with former linebacker Lavonte David, Crick will go through on-field workouts Monday.
