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NFL Combine: Ole Miss Running Backs Jerrion Ealy, Snoop Conner Show Out in Indy

Posted by | Mar 5, 2022 |

NFL Combine: Ole Miss Running Backs Jerrion Ealy, Snoop Conner Show Out in Indy

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss running backs Jerrion Ealy and Snoop Conner shined at the NFL Combine Friday. The running backs and offensive linemen took center stage on Day Two as they participated in on-field drills and physical testing.

Ealy and Conner performed very well, showing why they were so productive at Ole Miss — and why they were fan favorites. Offensive lineman Ben Brown was in attendance at the Combine but was limited to participating in just interviews and medical testing following a bicep tear suffered during last season.

Jerrion Ealy

Ealy electrified Rebels with his speed, agility, and shiftiness. In his three-year Ole Miss career, Ealy rushed for 2,235 yards on 384 attempts across 34 games.

The Walnut Grove, Mississippi, native finished with an average of 5.8 yards per attempt and scored 20 touchdowns. He also notched 545 yards receiving while playing for the Rebels.

Ealy also showed his skills as a kick return specialist for Ole Miss, amassing 864 yards in returns on 34 returns, for an average of 25.4 per return over a three-year period.

Physical Testing

Ealy’s official 40-yard-dash time at the Combine was 4.52, although his unofficial was clocked at 4.50. He notched a 34.5″ vertical and came in first place of all the running backs in the broad jump, recording a 10’8″ jump. 

Ealy shines in on-field drills

On Friday, Jerrion exhibited all the skills Rebels grew accustomed to watching as he performed in the on-field drill portion of the Combine. Below are some of the highlights of Ealy’s drills.

Snoop Conner

Snoop Conner was a stalwart for the Ole Miss offense, performing time and time again when called upon and prompting the entirety of the stadium to yell “SNOOOOOOOP” in unison as he powered through defenders.

The Hattiesburg native ran for 1580 career yards for the Rebels on 304 attempts, a 5.2 yards-per-carry average. He scored 13 touchdowns in 2019 and 2020 combined, and then equaled that with 13 TDs in 2021. He also caught 32 passes across his career for 225 yards for an average of 7 yards per catch.

Physical testing

In the 40-yard-dash, Conner recorded an official time of 4.59, far better than the unofficial time he was originally given of 4.66.

Conner showed his brute strength in the bench press, coming in second out of all running backs who participated, with 25 reps.

Just as Ealy showed out in the on-field drills, Snoop also wowed with his performances Friday. Here are some of his highlights from the Combine.

Congrats to Snoop and Jerrion for a great NFL Combine! 

NEXT UP: 

Today at the Combine, the defensive linemen and linebackers will perform, with Ole Miss’ Sam Williams and Chance Campbell participating.

We’ll continue to bring you all the highlights of our Rebels!
David Walker

David Walker was named Louisiana’s High School Player of the Year at just 16 years old and, at 17, became college football’s first quarterback to earn Freshman of the Year honors. He remains the NCAA’s youngest-ever starting quarterback, a distinction that has stood for decades.

Transitioning from a wide-open high school offense to Emory Bellard’s renowned wishbone triple option, Walker excelled as a dual-threat quarterback. He graduated as Texas A&M’s all-time winningest quarterback and served as a two-time team captain, helping to transform a program that had endured 15 losing seasons in the previous 16 years.

After his playing career, Walker coached and taught algebra at six Texas high schools before moving into private business. In 2011, he published his memoir, “I’ll Tell You When You’re Good,” a title inspired by the coaching philosophy of Shannon Suarez, the Sulphur High and Louisiana High School Hall of Fame coach who was a significant influence on Walker’s life and career.

Walker’s compelling storytelling in his autobiography reflects the breadth of his experiences in high school and college football, and it is an undeniable fact that he saw more action than any athlete in the history of the NCAA. Since 2013, he has contributed to The Rebel Walk, sharing his insights and expertise with readers.

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David Walker

David Walker was named Louisiana’s High School Player of the Year at just 16 years old and, at 17, became college football’s first quarterback to earn Freshman of the Year honors. He remains the NCAA’s youngest-ever starting quarterback, a distinction that has stood for decades. Transitioning from a wide-open high school offense to Emory Bellard’s renowned wishbone triple option, Walker excelled as a dual-threat quarterback. He graduated as Texas A&M’s all-time winningest quarterback and served as a two-time team captain, helping to transform a program that had endured 15 losing seasons in the previous 16 years. After his playing career, Walker coached and taught algebra at six Texas high schools before moving into private business. In 2011, he published his memoir, “I’ll Tell You When You’re Good,” a title inspired by the coaching philosophy of Shannon Suarez, the Sulphur High and Louisiana High School Hall of Fame coach who was a significant influence on Walker’s life and career. Walker’s compelling storytelling in his autobiography reflects the breadth of his experiences in high school and college football, and it is an undeniable fact that he saw more action than any athlete in the history of the NCAA. Since 2013, he has contributed to The Rebel Walk, sharing his insights and expertise with readers.

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