Road to the Draft: How former Ole Miss players performed at the NFL Combine
OXFORD, Miss. — The 2023 NFL Combine in Indianapolis has wrapped up, and five former Rebels were on hand to undergo physical tests, evaluations and interviews: running back Zach Evans (did not participate in on-field testing due to injury), wide receivers Jonathan Mingo and Malik Heath, defensive lineman Tavius Robinson, and offensive lineman Nick Broeker.
How the Rebs performed in on-field testing:
40-Yard Dash
- Jonathan Mingo: 4.46 sec.
- Tavius Robinson: 4.66 sec.
- Nick Broeker: 5.27 sec.
- Malik Heath: 4.64 sec.
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Mingo also performed very well in on-field receiving drills. Here he is in the gauntlet drill, smooth as ever.
Jonathan Mingo Gauntlet#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/fo1aPZMVF4
— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) March 4, 2023
Chicago Bears media was impressed:
“To put Mingo’s workout into perspective, he’s almost two inches taller, ran a faster 40, and jumped higher than Philadelphia Eagles star (and former Ole Miss great) A.J. Brown.“
Bryan Perez, BearsTalk.com
10-Yard Split
- Mingo: 1.54 sec.
- Robinson: 1.63 sec.
- Broeker: 1.84 sec.
- Heath: 1.53 sec.
Tavius Robinson showcased his athleticism as an edge rusher. Here, the big fella runs a blazing 4.66 40.
Canadian edge rusher Tavius Robinson runs official 4.66 forty-yard dash at 2023 NFL Combinehttps://t.co/lP0vYEFFNt#NFLCombine #NFLDraft #NFL #CFL #HottyToddy
pic.twitter.com/2tleelTGpn— 3DownNation (@3DownNation) March 3, 2023
Here’s Tavius’ complete workout at the Combine:
Vertical Jump
- Mingo: 39.5 in.
- Robinson: 33.5 in.
- Broeker: Did Not Participate
- Heath: 34 in.
Broad Jump
- Mingo: 10 ft. 9 in.
- Robinson: 10 ft.
- Broeker: Did Not Participate
- Heath: 10 ft. 4 in.
3-Cone Drill
- Mingo: Did Not Participate
- Robinson: Did Not Participate
- Broeker: 7.75 sec.
- Heath: 6.96 sec.
Watch Nick Broeker talk at media availability:
20-Yard Shuttle
- Mingo: Did Not Participate
- Robinson: 4.62 sec.
- Broeker: 4.70 sec.
- Heath: 4.46 sec.
Bench Press
- Mingo: 22 reps
- Robinson: 23 reps
- Broeker: Did Not Participate
- Heath: Did Not Participate
Zach Evans
Although Evans did not participate in drills, he was available to meet with several NFL teams.
NFL Combine Press Conference with Zach Evans RB Mississippi pic.twitter.com/CGA2cYitV7
— J.B. Ellis (@JB_ThePROgram) March 4, 2023
We wish the best of luck to all the former Rebels who are chasing their dream of becoming NFL players!
Nick Filipich
Nick Filipich was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. He is an Ole Miss alum with a degree in Sports and Recreation Administration. A sports junkie with a great passion for all things Ole Miss, Nick played baseball and football in high school — which is where he discovered his love for sports. He is an avid Braves and Saints fan, and in his free time enjoys spending time with family, friends and his black lab, Dixie.
