Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska - Carriker validated himself as the most athletic of the large 3-4 type DEs, weighing in at 290lbs, but running a shuttle drill and a 3-cone drill in the top three of defensive lineman at the combine, most of whom he outweighs by 30lbs. Carriker has solidified a top 15 slot in the draft.
Patrick Willis, LB, Missouri - Willis had one of the best seasons of any LB in the draft as well as having a standout Senior Bowl. He went into the Combine as an early 2nd rounder or a late 1st rounder because of questions about his athleticism. Willis answered the skeptics by posting a blazing 4.51 40 and a 39 inch vertical leap, likely solidifying a slot in the middle of the 1st round.
Tim Shaw, LB, Penn State - After spending a season playing DE, Shaw reminded everyone at the combine how well he could play MLB. Shaw ran a 4.51 40 and posted a shuttle time in the top 3 of all LBs. Shaw has served notice and the MLB rankings will probably be shuffled because of it. Shaw will likely be a day 1 selection after this weekend.
Dallas Sartz, LB, USC - Sartz went into the weekend as a clear late round pick, with many believing that he was not athletic enough to start at LB in the NFL. Sartz answered those questions, not with his speed, but with his impressive change of direction abilities, posting times near the top of all LBs at the Combine. Sartz's numbers are reminiscent of times of Zach Thomas or John Holocek, notoriously slow in the 40 with exceptional quickness. Only difference is that Sartz is faster than those two. Sartz will likely be selected at the beginning of day 2 now.
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