As the NFL Combine continued on Sunday, a day after Brett Hundley had a great showing, three UCLA defensemen got their chance to put themselves on display. It was now Eric Kendricks, Ellis McCarthy and Owamagbe Odighizuwa’s turn to perform as defensive linemen and linebackers took center stage on Day 2 of the 2015 NFL Combine. Here are their stats and grades, followed by what Twitter said about them.
Eric Kendricks
Feb 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks speaks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
6’0″ Height – Weight 232 lbs.
31″Arm Length – Hands 9 5/8″
4.61 40-Yd Dash – BenchPress 19 reps
38.0″ Vert Jump – Broad Jump 124.0 “
GRADE: 5.78
Ellis McCarthy
Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy talks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
6’5″ Height – Weight 238 lbs.
34 1/8″Arm Length – Hands 9 7/8″
5.21 40-Yd Dash – BenchPress 124 reps
32.0″ Vert Jump – Broad Jump 109.0 “
8.16 3 Cone Drill – 20-Yd Shuttle 5.01
GRADE: 5.05
Owamagbe Odighizuwa
Feb 20, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa speaks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
6’3″ Height – Weight 267 lbs.
33 3/4″Arm Length – Hands 11″
4.62 40-Yd Dash – BenchPress 25 reps
39.0″ Vert Jump – Broad Jump 127.0 “
4.19 20-Yd Shuttle – 60-Yd Shuttle 11.75
GRADE: 5.72
What Twitter Said About Bruins In The NFL Combine
#NFLCombine @nflnetwork #40Times@UCLA LB Eric Kendricks: 4.66
— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) February 22, 2015
#UCLA LB Eric Kendricks response to the question about his best NFL fit, either ILB or OLB, 3-4 or 4-3? "I'm best on the field, honestly"
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 20, 2015
Eric Kendricks 1st 40: 4.66u. "That's a great time for him," says @MoveTheSticks
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) February 22, 2015
The knock on Eric Kendricks was he wasn't as athletic as Dawson, Perryman or McKinney. He's outperformed all 3 today in broad/vert/40.
— Jacob Ruffman (@JacobRuffman) February 22, 2015
NFL Combine: Owamagbe Odighizuwa excels with best vertical jump, hardest to pronounce name. http://t.co/s3YGuISWMM pic.twitter.com/d8nUBbJ8eB
— theScore (@theScore) February 22, 2015
Most impressive numbers posted today by UCLA DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa (6-3, 267): 4.62 (1.62), 25 bench, 39 vert, 10-7 broad
— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) February 22, 2015
NFL comparison for @UCLAAthletics Owamagbe Odighizuwa. #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/i9PppzIAko
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 22, 2015
Owamagbe Odighizuwa just ran a 4.64 40-yd dash. He freaking flew.
— Jacob Ruffman (@JacobRuffman) February 22, 2015
Ellis McCarthy really hurt his stock today. Bottom 5 for DL in 40-yd dash, 3-cone & 20-yd shuttle. Mid-pack in vert, broad & bench press.
— Jacob Ruffman (@JacobRuffman) February 22, 2015
5.23u 40-yard time on 1st attempt for @UCLAAthletics Ellis McCarthy. #NFLCombine
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 22, 2015
These DT's had positive position workouts, IMO:
— Phil Savage (@PhilSavage) February 22, 2015
Leonard Williams/SC, Grady Jarrett/Clem, Ellis McCarthy/UCLA and Gabe Wright/Auburn.
Kendricks and Odighizuwa both made money today. It's hard to say 1st round locks in this draft but they absolutely helped themselves today.
— Jacob Ruffman (@JacobRuffman) February 22, 2015
