The 2025 NFL Combine: A Showcase of Talent and Determination
Every year, the NFL Combine serves as a pivotal moment for college football players aspiring to make their mark in the professional league. This year, the 2025 NFL Combine has brought together 300 draft prospects to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It’s a week filled with anticipation, nerves, and the chance to shine in front of NFL general managers, coaches, and scouts. For these young athletes, it’s not just about the drills; it’s about making a lasting impression.
The combine is an invitation-only event, and it offers players a platform to demonstrate their skills through a series of on-field drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump. But it’s not just the scouts who are watching. The event is heavily covered by media, with cameras capturing every moment of effort, intensity, and sometimes, those unforgettable facial expressions that tell a story of their own.
As the next generation of NFL talent pushes their limits, let’s dive into some of the most entertaining and noteworthy performances from this year’s combine.
CJ West
One of the standout performances came from CJ West, a defensive tackle who has been turning heads with his impressive athleticism. West clocked an official 4.95-second 40-yard dash, a remarkable feat for someone in his position. Hailing from Illinois, West spent four seasons with Kent State before transferring to Indiana. His time with the Hoosiers was nothing short of historic, as he played a key role in helping them reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.
Landon Jackson
Landon Jackson, an edge rusher from the Razorbacks, also made a significant impact at the combine. Jackson earned Second-Team All-SEC honors after leading his team with 6.5 sacks and tying for the team lead with 9.5 tackles for loss. His journey to the NFL has been one of growth and improvement. Years ago, he went viral for his performance in the bag drill as a college prospect. Now, as an NFL draft hopeful, Jackson has shown significant improvement in that same drill, earning a 6.32 grade on NFL.com’s eight-point scouting scale.
Joshua Farmer
Joshua Farmer’s performance at the combine was both impressive and memorable. The Florida State defensive lineman ran a 5.11-second 40-yard dash, but it wasn’t just his speed that caught attention. Farmer’s grunts during his run were so loud that they were picked up by NFL Network’s microphones, quickly making the rounds on social media. Farmer spent all four years with the Florida State Seminoles, leading his team with four sacks and recording 32 tackles, including eight for loss in his final season.
Jihaad Campbell
Jihaad Campbell, a New Jersey native, had a breakout 2024 season, earning First-Team All-SEC honors. He led Alabama with 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks, while also tying for the team lead with two forced fumbles. 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
Aeneas Peebles, representing Virginia Tech, ran the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash among defensive tackles at the combine with a time of 4.94 seconds. Peebles spent four seasons at Duke, appearing in 47 games and racking up 87 tackles and 8.5 sacks. After the 2023 season, he transferred to Virginia Tech for his final year of eligibility, where he added 30 total tackles and three sacks to his résumé.
Ty Robinson
Ty Robinson, a defensive lineman from Nebraska, showcased his athleticism with a 4.83-second 40-yard dash, the fastest time in his position group on Thursday. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 288 pounds, 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
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins left a lasting impression 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, and 8 tackles for loss.
- 300 draft prospects gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Players showcased skills in front of NFL general managers, coaches, and scouts.
- Key drills included the 40-yard dash, bench press, and vertical jump.
- Media coverage captured every moment of effort and intensity.
Originally Written by: Brianna Williams
