KNOXVILLE – Five former Vols from the 2012 squad were invited to participate in the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine. The event was held in Indianapolis over the weekend and runs through Tuesday.
The invitation-only event hosts just over 300 draft-eligible participates each year for a series of interviews, medical tests and workouts that help NFL scouts gauge the prospects.
Wide receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson joined quarterback Tyler Bray, tight end Mychal Rivera and offensive lineman Dallas Thomas at the event this year. Thomas is unable to participate after tearing his labrum during Senior Bowl practices in January.
Hunter, Patterson, Bray and Rivera were all tested over the weekend with their respective position group. Players can opt to not participate (DNP) in any event for any reason. These participants, along with any other UT draft hopefuls, will have another chance to boost their pro stock on March 20 when Tennessee hosts its own Pro Day in Knoxville for NFL scouts.
Official measurements and results from the Combine:
Tyler Bray
Height: 6-6
Weight: 232 pounds
40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds
Bench-press reps (225 lbs.): DNP
Vertical jump: DNP
Broad jump: 100 inches
3-cone drill: 7.20 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 4.51 seconds
60-yard shuttle: DNP
Justin Hunter
Height: 6-4
Weight: 196 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.44 seconds
Bench-press reps (225 lbs.): DNP
Vertical jump: 39.5 inches *led position group
Broad jump: 136 inches *led position group
3-cone drill: DNP
20-yard shuttle: 4.33 seconds
60-yard shuttle: DNP
Cordarrelle Patterson
Height: 6-2
Weight: 216 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.42 seconds
Bench-press reps (225 lbs.): DNP
Vertical jump: 37 inches
Broad jump: 128 inches
3-cone drill: DNP
20-yard shuttle: DNP
60-yard shuttle: DNP
Mychal Rivera
Height: 6-3
Weight: 242 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.81 seconds
Bench-press reps (225 lbs.): 17
Vertical jump: 31 inches
Broad jump: 112 inches
3-cone drill: 7.17 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 4.43 seconds
60-yard shuttle: DNP
Dallas Thomas
Height: 6-5
Weight: 306 pounds
*DNP in any drills due to torn labrum
Daniel Lewis covers University of Tennessee athletics for Nooga.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanielNooga