The NFL combine rarely makes or breaks a prospect, but it frequently affects where he falls on a team's draft board. With that in mind, here are the five prospects with the most to lose this week in Indianapolis.
An important note to keep in perspective: One of the reasons these players have the most to lose is they project as early-round picks. So all five of these players clearly put together good tape during their college careers. While underwhelming combine performances may cause them to drop on some boards, it's important not to overreact.
Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Hargreaves is currently our No. 2 defensive back, just behind Florida State's Jalen Ramsey, and No. 3 overall prospect. He's a playmaker with outstanding cover skills and instincts on tape. If there's a concern, it's how he physically matches up with bigger receivers such as the Falcons' Julio Jones and the Jets' Brandon Marshall. Front offices will be eager to see if he's as big as his listed size (5-foot-11 and 199 pounds). They'll also want to see his arm length. If he's undersized and/or has shorter arms, his draft stock could take a hit.
