2025 All-Combine Team, Offense: Quinshon Judkins, Luther Burden III among standouts in Indianapolis

Best team fits: Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants

Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders didn't participate in the workouts Saturday, leaving us with a group of quarterbacks that struggled to turn out a clear leader. Most everyone in both passing groups produced mixed bags for performances, but only one was truly steady throughout: Cook. His passes left his hand with proper velocity no matter the drill and routes run, and even when his accuracy wasn't perfect, he still put the ball in catchable locations for his targets, which is more than I can say about most of the participants in Saturday's two throwing sessions. Cook also tested well, placed a couple of beautiful passes along the sideline in the deep corner drill and nailed at least one rep of every drill. At minimum, he gave scouts enough to convince them to take a closer look at his tape.

Best team fits: Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers

If most running backs follow a certain formula when running routes, consider Judkins to be a rebellious artist. He showed some flair Saturday, separating himself from the rest of the group during drills by adding a bit of a head fake to his Texas routes -- almost as if he was baiting an imaginary defender into second-guessing his intention -- and adding a few extra brush strokes to his paths in the choice route drill. He's a natural as a pass catcher, and although he got his feet caught on the bags in one running drill, Judkins compiled an excellent set of drills that paired wonderfully with a fantastic run of testing highlighted by an 11-foot broad jump, 38.5-inch vertical and a 4.48-second 40-yard dash that checked the box on his résumé. As he proved in his collegiate days at Ole Miss and Ohio State, Judkins can be an every-down back.

Best team fits: Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders

Etienne's testing landed him among the elite in terms of Next Gen Stats athleticism score (90), and as he ran through the on-field workout Saturday, he simply looked like a running back who played at a major Power Four collegiate program. Etienne is a natural runner who moves fluidly and appears polished, producing a multitude of excellent reps. He was slippery when sliding through dummies, a natural when running routes and exemplified a pro-ready running back with soft hands. His production never quite lived up to expectations at Georgia, but I see plenty of potential in him as he makes the leap to the NFL.

Best team fits: Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings

I typically select two running backs for this team, but I must mention Tuten beyond honorable status because of how well he tested. The former Hokies runner posted the fastest 40 of any running back at 4.32 seconds, had a 40.5-inch vertical and logged a 10-foot-10 broad that gave us statistical proof of his explosiveness. His drills weren't perfect, but he's incredibly light on his feet, dancing around bags swiftly and darting through them in a subsequent drill like he was sifting through hallway traffic on his way to his next class. He's not a supremely polished player, but the physical potential is absolutely there and should intrigue some personnel executives in April.

Best team fits: Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams

I arrived in Indianapolis expecting to see Burden show flashes of the playmaking ability that has served as the foundation of his reputation. Though it wasn't a showcase performance, I got what I wanted. Burden set the tone for his day with a smooth, tight gauntlet run that appeared effortless and continued to impress throughout the rest of his workout. He didn't complete the full battery of testing but did post a 4.41 40 that checked the box. Add that to Burden displaying one of the most consistent, clean drill performances of the group and it's easy to see why he earned a place on this team.

Best team fits: Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers

With Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka and Travis Hunter not participating in workouts, it was admittedly difficult to find true standouts from this receiver group. TeSlaa, however, was one of very few who combined elite-tier testing results (he notched a Next Gen Stats athleticism score of 90) with a quality on-field showing. His workout didn't feature many wow moments but was full of clean, precise reps and included a very nice sideline grab in the final stages of the session. He simply kept popping up positively in my notes throughout, and I'm curious to see how teams will value his testing results -- which included a 4.43 40 at 214 pounds, a 39.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-9 broad -- alongside the tape.

Best team fits: Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills

Dike's combine story is much like TeSlaa's: very good testing marks (4.34 40, 38.5-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-8 broad) and a consistent workout. Dike also kept appearing in my notes, leaping to catch a red-hot pass during the deep in drill, running sharp routes and generally handling his business by consistently executing even while an uneven group of quarterbacks increased the difficulty level of some drills. 

Best team fits: Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers

While most of the tight end class ran the 40 in the 4.7-second range, Ferguson stepped to the line and posted a 4.63. He'd already jumped 39 inches, tops among the position, and added a 10-foot-2 inch broad jump, completing a testing trifecta that could only have been dampened by a rough on-field session. Good news: He was excellent during that portion of the day, too, acing the majority of the pass-catching drills and even tossing in a quality rep on the blocking sled along the way. This tight end class is filled with talent, and the leader of the group -- Penn State's Tyler Warren -- didn't even participate. Consider Ferguson among the upper crust after showing out in Indianapolis.

Best team fits: Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts

Let's see: 4.65 40, 38-inch vertical, 10-foot-4 broad jump. Yes, those numbers from Simon will play. He followed up a solid round of testing by excelling in the majority of the drills Friday night. He had a bit of a rough go in the gauntlet but was much cleaner on the second try, and I felt he truly shined when asked to take off downfield in pursuit of deep passes. Some tight ends get lost on corner routes, wheels and fades in these drills, especially once they near the red line, but not Simon. He showed impressive burst, ball-tracking skills and the ability to catch the ball without breaking stride. On shorter routes (e.g., the curl), he displayed some surprising spring out of his breaks and finished the workout with an athletic grab on the end zone fade. In the modern era of tight ends, I think Simon will find the right role and make some memorable plays.

Best team fits: New England Patriots, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs

Membou announced his presence at the combine Sunday when he shouted his way through his entire 40-yard dash, which would have been highly comical had the result -- a 4.91-second run, second fastest of all linemen -- not justified the sound. Membou logged his 40 at 332 pounds, opening the eyes of those seeking a highly athletic tackle, then proved he wasn't simply fast in a straight line by cruising through the on-field drills. He's incredibly light on his feet when considering his size, fluid and entirely comfortable in motion. Clubs have been fooled by freakish test results in the past, but I wouldn't hold Membou to the same standard. Where he fits in in the NFL remains to be seen, but the tools are definitely there.

Best team fits: Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs

Conerly tested rather well, riding a 34.5-inch vertical jump and a 5.05 40-yard dash at 311 pounds to an athleticism score of 85, but I've chosen him for this team because of his drill work. Conerly was very smooth Sunday, displaying a consistent base coupled with fluid movement and light feet, crushing the mirror drill and landing among the best in his group in most of the activities. His blend of quality athletic testing and fundamentals make for an intriguing prospect who should turn in reliable performances at the next level, even if he never cracks the elite group of NFL tackles. There's room for improvement and his starting point is already high enough to inspire optimism.

Best team fits: New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans

I shouldn't be surprised to see an Alabama lineman arrive in Indianapolis and display plenty of polish, yet I found myself pleasantly taken aback by how sound Booker appeared in the on-field work Sunday. He just looks like a well-rounded guard: Big, strong, stout, consistently sharp in his technique in drills and a better performer on the field than his testing might suggest. He moved better than his testing would indicate, finding a sweet spot between a pure athlete and a mauler who is bent on finding a target and obliterating it. There's visible power in his legs and hands. If a team is seeking a bully from a Power Four factory, it's Booker.

Best team fits: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles

Ratledge reminded me of a number of past draft picks who shined in how swiftly they moved. At 6-foot-6 and 308 pounds, Ratledge put on a show in testing, running a 4.97 40, jumping 32 inches, landing at 9-feet-5 in the broad jump and posting the best three-cone time at 7.38 seconds. All of those results showed on the field, too, where he flew through every drill intended to test his agility and change-of-direction capability. His expertise as a pulling guard was on full display during the short pull, in which his first two steps were so quick, they almost appeared like a blurred shuffle. In the right running scheme, he can become a fantastic lead blocker who can climb upfield and eliminate defenders at the second and third levels. He's light as a feather in pass drops and should be able to pass off stunts well, too. Unlike Booker, he's not a brute, but he can win with his feet at the pro level and should be an enticing prospect for teams seeking guards who can get out and run.

Best team fits: Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears

Wilson began his day by posting a blazing 4.84 40, reaching the third-fastest top speed by an offensive lineman (21.04 mph) over the last three years and becoming the only interior lineman to break 21 mph. It was a good start, but he was far from finished. Wilson added in a 32-inch vertical, a 9-foot-4 broad jump and did all of this at 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds, earning the highest Next Gen Stats athleticism score possible (99). That should land him on plenty of NFL radars, as should the work he displayed on the field during the drills. The man can move, has incredibly light feet, showed tons of burst and spring in his steps when changing direction and kept a firm base in the drills. He's clearly a center who would thrive in a zone scheme with the capability of moving to the second level consistently. In a class with some legitimate depth among interior linemen, expect him to attract attention, even if his lack of considerable playing time in college leaves scouts with a bit of an incomplete picture.