The 2025 NFL combine brought 300 draft prospects to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week, offering them a crucial opportunity to showcase their skills.
This invitation-only event puts players in front of NFL general managers, coaches and scouts, allowing them to make an impression through interviews and on-field drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press and vertical jump.
It also puts them in front of plenty of cameras -- capturing every moment of their effort, their intensity, and sometimes, their most unforgettable facial expressions.
As the next generation of NFL talent pushes their limits, here are some of the most entertaining snapshots from this year's combine.
Sunday
Will Campbell
At 6-foot-6, 319 pounds, the LSU tackle ran a 4.98-second 40-yard dash and reached a top speed of 20.05 mph -- the only offensive lineman in his group to break 20 mph.
Beyond his combine numbers, Campbell was dominant in college -- allowing zero sacks in 27 straight games, earning back-to-back First-Team All-SEC honors (2023, 2024) and winning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC's top lineman. He also capped off his collegiate career as a consensus First-Team All-American.
Drew Kendall
A three-year starter and team captain in 2024, the Boston College center anchored the offensive line with 31 consecutive starts to close out his career. Following in the footsteps of his father -- a former BC offensive guard, first-round pick in the 1996 NFL draft and 13-year NFL veteran -- Kendall made his own statement at the 2025 NFL Combine.
He clocked a 5.05-second 40-yard dash, showing off impressive mobility for his position and taking one step closer to adding another chapter to his family's football legacy.
Josh Conerly Jr.
Oregon's standout left tackle has been a rock on the offensive line, starting all 28 games since 2023. Over three seasons, he allowed just two sacks and four QB hits, showcasing elite pass protection.
After an impressive Senior Bowl performance against projected No. 1 pick Abdul Carter, he carried that momentum into the NFL combine. His 1.71-second 10-yard split led all offensive linemen, while his 34.5-inch vertical ranked third.
Tyler Booker
At 6-foot-5, 321 pounds, he boasts a 34.5-inch wingspan and 11-inch hands, ranking among the biggest offensive linemen measured at the 2025 NFL Combine.
His 5.38-second 40-yard dash and 1.96-second 10-yard split weren't among the fastest in his position group, but his tape tells the real story. A two-year starter at Alabama, Booker is regarded as one of the top guards in this draft class, allowing only one sack in 970 pass blocking plays during his college career
As he puts it, he "loves to make guys not love football anymore."
Saturday
Jaylin Lane
To get the best time possible, a good drive phase is needed in the beginning stages of a sprint. Lane's drive phase in the 40-yard dash helped him clock a time of 4.35 seconds. He was 0.03 seconds behind his teammate Bhayshul Tuten.
Lane, a wide receiver, transferred to Virginia Tech after spending three seasons at Middle Tennessee State. He had an impressive 2023 season with the Hokies where he collected 538 receiving yards and six touchdowns. In the 2024 season, Lane accumulated 466 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Omarion Hampton
Hampton had a great showing at the combine, where he recorded an official 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
The Tar Heels running back is coming off his best season at Chapel Hill, where he racked up 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Tahj Brooks
The Texas Tech running back scored a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash and 4.06 second 20-yard shuttle.
Brooks spent five seasons with the Red Raiders having breakout seasons in 2023-2024, where he accumulated 3,046 rushing yards collectively in the two seasons.
Jordan James
James made this catch with a little help from his face.
James spent three seasons at Oregon, standing out in the 2024 season with 1,267 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.
Quinshon Judkins
After clearing 11' on the broad jump, the Ohio State running back ran a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash.
Judkins, who won a national championship with the Buckeyes, picked up 1,060 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in the 2024 season. In this national title game against Notre Dame, he collected 100 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns.
Bhayshul Tuten
The Virginia Tech running back's speed turned necks at the combine after clocking 4.32 seconds -- the best of all running backs.
The Paulsboro, New Jersey native stood out for the Hokies, most notably in the 2024 season where he acquired 1,159 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Tuten transferred from North Carolina A&T after having a breakout sophomore season, collecting 1,363 rushing yards to match 13 touchdowns.
Friday
Robbie Ouzts
The Alabama tight end's effort -- and tongue -- was on full display in the 40-yard dash, where he recorded an official 4.91 second time. He stood out in his final season with the Crimson Tide, posting 108 receiving yards with two touchdowns.
Bryson Nesbit
The North Carolina Tar Heels tight end, who tallied 13 touchdowns in his collegiate career, punched a 4.89 second speed in the 40-yard dash. During his four seasons in Chapel Hill, he compiled 1,410 receiving yards to go with 107 receptions.
Jackson Hawes
The Georgia Tech tight end received lots of praise from NFL Network analysts, who categorized him as an "elite blocker." Clocking 4.83 in the 40-yard dash, Hawes spent his final season with the Yellow Jackets after transferring from Yale in 2024. In his sophomore season with the Bulldogs, he collected 139 yards, 13 receptions and four touchdowns.
Jonas Sanker
The senior safety raised eyebrows with his 40-yard dash, clocking a time of 4.48 seconds. Sanker spent all four years at Virginia, with his best season taking place in 2023 -- he compiled 107 total tackles, forcing three fumbles.
Jacob Parrish
The Wildcats cornerback put his speed on full display in the 40-yard dash with a time of 4.36 seconds. Parrish, a junior at Kansas State, spent three seasons in Manhattan, Kansas, having his most impressive season in 2024 where he collected 50 total tackles, 40 of which were solo.
Thursday
CJ West
The Hoosiers defensive tackle turned heads, clocking an official 4.95-second 40-yard dash. West, an Illinois native, spent four seasons with Kent State. He then transferred to Indiana, where he played a key role in a historic season for the Hoosiers -- helping them reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.
Landon Jackson
The Razorbacks' edge rusher earned Second-Team All-SEC honors after leading the team with 6.5 sacks and tying for the team lead with 9.5 tackles for loss. He started 12 games, recording 49 tackles, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a blocked kick.
Years before making a name for himself in the SEC, he went viral for his performance in the bag drill as a college prospect. Now an NFL draft hopeful, Jackson showcased significant improvement in that same drill, putting together a strong NFL Combine performance that earned him a 6.32 grade on NFL.com's eight-point scouting scale.
Joshua Farmer
Farmer's 5.11-second 40-yard dash didn't just make an impact -- it made noise. The Florida State defensive lineman's grunts during his run were loud enough to be picked up by NFL Network's mics and quickly made the rounds on social media.
Joshua Farmer went all out on his 40 attempt 😤
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The Florida native spent all four years with his home-state Florida State Seminoles, where he was a force on defense. In his final season, he led the team with four sacks and recorded 32 tackles, including eight for loss.
Jihaad Campbell
A New Jersey native, Campbell had a breakout 2024 season, earning First-Team All-SEC honors. He led his Alabama with 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks, while also tying for the team lead with two forced fumbles. A consistent force on defense, he started all 13 games, adding one interception and two pass breakups to his résumé.
At the NFL Combine, Campbell's 4.53-second 40-yard dash ranked among the top-three linebackers, showcasing his speed and athleticism. His performance earned him a 6.34 grade on NFL.com's eight-point scouting scale, the third-highest among his position group.
Aeneas Peebles
At 4.94 seconds, Virginia Tech's Peebles ran the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash among defensive tackles at the combine.
He spent four seasons at Duke (2020-2023), appearing in 47 games and racking up 87 tackles and 8.5 sacks. After the 2023 season, he entered the transfer portal, landing at Virginia Tech for his final year of eligibility. There, he added 30 total tackles and three sacks to his résumé.
Ty Robinson
At 6-foot-5, 288 pounds, the Nebraska defensive lineman showed off his athleticism, running a 4.83-second 40-yard dash -- the fastest time in his position group on Thursday. Robinson reached a top speed of 20.64 mph.
He capped off his college career with his most productive season yet, recording 37 tackles and seven sacks, which earned him second-team All-Big Ten honors.
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Ingram-Dawkins left his mark at the 2025 NFL combine, tying for the second-fastest 40-yard dash among defensive linemen at 4.86 seconds. His 1.69-second 10-yard split also tied for the best at his position, highlighting his explosive first step.
A former five-star recruit and No. 1 player out of South Carolina, Ingram-Dawkins played in all 14 games for Georgia last season, making 10 starts. He finished the year with 19 tackles, 2 sacks (third most on the team) and 8 tackles for loss.