The gigantic Hunt may have shown enough for teams to take a chance on his raw potential.  Source: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

There will be a lot of different selections about who “won” the combine, so let’s go ahead and get some of these guys out of the way.  Some players really stood out, while others…didn’t do as well.  Here we’ll look at who really stood out and has made an impression on both teams and fans.

Margus Hunt, DE, Southern Methodist

• I can’t seem to wrap my head around what a tremendous athlete this huge 6’8″ man is.  He’s still learning the game, was a top performer in almost every drill, and has some pretty solid game tape for scouts to look over.  Through and through this guy impresses.  Originally listed as an early second round prospect, I think it’s safe to discuss Hunt as a first-rounder after the combine.

Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon

• There simply isn’t much you can say about Jordan without being impressed.  He was easily the most fluid pass rushing prospect and is really vying for a spot as the top rusher taken in the draft.  Jordan looked good and has the tape to back it up.  His combine was so good that some teams may fall in love with him which could result in surprising trades on draft day.

Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina

• Cooper may have done enough to unseat Chance Warmack as the best option at guard in this year’s draft.  With guards becoming more popular as first round picks in recent years, I wouldn’t be shocked to see them both taken in round one.  At the combine, Cooper made a serious case to be considered better than Warmack and first off the board.

Matt Scott, QB, Arizona

• The more I look at Scott, the more I realize I have to name him as a winner of the combine.  Scott proved to be mobile (a top performer in the shuttle and three cone) and he showed that his arm is at least on par with other quarterback prospects. Geno Smith is still the #1 quarterback on boards, but Scott may be showing enough for teams to question just how close this quarterback class is and to hold off on picking a QB early.

Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama

• Milliner was impressive in interviews and his workouts.  He didn’t flash during the field drills as much as some people would like, but he showed he may just be the real deal.  If he isn’t the first corner off the board, I’ll be shocked.   Some teams may fall in love with him and leapfrog to get him.  He showed that he is the top CB prospect.

Who else do you think should be on the list of combine winners?

- Luke N. Sims

This is as exciting as it gets for day two of the combine.  The enthusiasm is flowing out of Mr. Caldwell.  Source: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

There’s only one day of the NFL combine finished and there’s bound to be some knee-jerk reactions to how things are going.  Where would we be if we didn’t supply you with some as well?  While there isn’t much going on at day two of the combine (surprisingly, there was less on official day one), there’s always somebody winning the day.  GMs and coaches took to the microphones on day two, so let’s dive in on who is a winner from day two.

Blaine Gabbert

• You’re drafted at #10 overall, the starter you’re supposed to learn behind is cut, you’re thrust is, and you struggle for 1.5 seasons.  Like really struggle.  Worst quarterback in the league struggle.  Then offseason 2013 happens and the new regime says you’ll still be a part of an open competition?  Good thing the Jags haven’t gone all Jimmy Clausen-Carolina Panthers on you!  Seriously, GM Dave Caldwell said that Gabbert is no longer the incumbent and will receive no advantage in Jacksonville’s quarterback situation.  Believe it or not, but that’s a good thing for Gabbert.

Chuck Pagano

• This man is an inspiration to us all.  To think that after battling leukemia through the season he could be standing in front of the media chatting to the sports world just months later; it’s crazy.  Pagano is a winner just for being at the combine.  Props to him for being there and being able to make jokes about it.

Sports Fans

• You are now one step closer through the BS to be able to sit down and watch some men run around and perform workouts in underwear.  Seriously, it’s good television.  Besides, between now and the draft, what else do you have to watch?

Workouts begin Saturday so we’ll all be able to talk numbers and not have to dredge through more Blaine Gabbert talk for the rest of the weekend.  We’ll get a chance to see some tight ends, offensive linemen, and special teams players get put through their paces.  Pity there won’t be any likely punters taken in the early rounds this year…

- Luke N. Sims

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