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Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and with several top prospects participating in testing, this group of running backs and wide receivers put on a show in Indianapolis. TreVeyon Henderson, Omarion Hampton, and Bhayshul Tuten headlined the running back group, while Matthew Golden, Luther Burden III, and Jayden Higgins made a statement at wide receiver.
This year's class of running backs and wide receivers brought elite speed, explosion, and athleticism, showcasing why this position group is expected to have a strong presence in the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Below, we break down the top performers, how their Combine results align with their scouting profiles, and how their draft stock has shifted based on today’s testing.
Day Three 2025 NFL Combine: Quarterbacks, Running Backs & Wide Receivers
TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State)
40-Yard Dash: 4.43 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.52 seconds
Top Speed: 23.38 mph (2nd-fastest among RBs)
Vertical Jump: 38.5”
Broad Jump: 10’8”
Size: 5’10”, 202 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Henderson entered the Combine already viewed as one of the most explosive running backs in the class, and he delivered on that reputation with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and an elite 23.38 mph top speed. His 38.5-inch vertical and 10’8” broad jump confirmed his lower-body explosion, showcasing why he’s a dangerous home-run threat.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Henderson was already a projected top-3 RB prospect, and his performance only cemented his standing as an early Day 2 pick, with a chance to push into the late first round if a team prioritizes speed and explosiveness.
Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Virginia Tech)
40-Yard Dash: 4.32 seconds (Fastest among RBs)
10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds
Top Speed: 22.86 mph
Broad Jump: 10’10”
Size: 5’9”, 203 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Tuten was a relative sleeper heading into the Combine, but his 4.32-second 40-yard dash was the fastest among all RBs, and his 10’10” broad jump showcased his explosiveness. His top-end speed (22.86 mph) ranks among the fastest by any RB over the past two years, making him an intriguing big-play threat at the next level.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Tuten vaulted himself into the mid-Day 2 discussion with this performance. He profiles as a high-upside, change-of-pace weapon for teams looking to add speed to their backfield.
Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)
40-Yard Dash: 4.46 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.54 seconds
Vertical Jump: 38”
Broad Jump: 10’10”
Short Shuttle: 4.40 seconds
Size: 6’0”, 221 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Hampton is a powerful, north-south runner, and his testing numbers reflected that. His 38-inch vertical and 10’10” broad jump validated his explosiveness, while his 4.46-second 40-yard dash at 221 lbs confirmed that he has enough long speed to complement his physical running style.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Hampton was already seen as a late day one or early Day 2 pick, and this performance solidified that status. His ability to be a high-volume, between-the-tackles runner with explosion makes him an attractive fit for power-running teams.
Matthew Golden (WR, Texas)
40-Yard Dash: 4.30 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds
Vertical Jump: 39”
Broad Jump: 10’8”
Top Speed: 23.57 mph (Fastest WR at the Combine)
Size: 5’11”, 200 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Golden confirmed his elite athleticism, running a blazing 4.30-second 40-yard dash while recording the fastest top speed (23.57 mph) of any WR at the Combine. His explosiveness (39” vertical, 10’8” broad jump) backed up his tape, where he’s showcased elite acceleration and playmaking ability.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Golden boosted his stock into the late day one or early Day 2 range and could climb even higher if teams value his combination of speed and route-running ability.
Luther Burden III (WR, Missouri)
40-Yard Dash: 4.42 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.54 seconds
Top Speed: 22.80 mph
Size: 6’0”, 208 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Burden is one of the most polished WRs in this class; posting a 4.42-second 40-yard dash is what he needed. His 22.80 mph top speed and strong tape as a route-runner and a running back after the catch make him a strong late 1st, early day two option.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Burden remains a borderline first-round prospect, and while his speed won’t blow teams away, his all-around game, polish, and versatility make him a safe bet in the top 50 picks.
Jayden Higgins (WR, Iowa State)
40-Yard Dash: 4.47 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.53 seconds
Vertical Jump: 39”
Broad Jump: 10’8”
Size: 6’4”, 214 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Higgins put on a show for a bigger receiver, jumping 39 inches in the vertical and hitting 10’8” in the broad jump—elite numbers for a WR of his size. His 4.47-second 40-yard dash isn’t blazing, but his combination of length, ball skills, and explosion make him a mismatch weapon.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Higgins solidified his status as a Day 2 pick; how high on Day 2 might have been determined at the NFL Combine.
Elic Ayomanor (WR, Stanford)
40-Yard Dash: 4.40 seconds
Vertical Jump: 38.5”
Broad Jump: 10’9”
Size: 6’2”, 215 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Ayomanor is a big, strong receiver with excellent body control, and he tested extremely well across the board. His 4.40 speed at 6’2”, 215 lbs, along with a 38.5-inch vertical and 10’9” broad jump, showcased his ability to play above the rim while still maintaining big-play speed.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Ayomanor helped himself with a strong Combine performance and could land inside the top 40 picks. I would not be surprised, based on these numbers, if he climbs into early day 2, late day one conversations.
Jaylin Noel (WR, Iowa State)
40-Yard Dash: 4.39 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.51 seconds
Vertical Jump: 41.5” (T-1st among WRs)
Broad Jump: 11’2” (1st among WRs)
Size: 5’10”, 194 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Noel came into the Combine as an explosive but under-the-radar prospect, and he put on a show in Indianapolis. His 4.39-second 40-yard dash, paired with an elite 41.5-inch vertical and 11’2” broad jump, highlighted his elite short-area burst and explosive lower-body power. These numbers reinforce his ability to create separation and thrive after the catch, two traits that already stood out on film.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Noel’s athleticism will force teams to take a second look, especially with the new NFL kickoff return rules that increase the value of dynamic returners. Already considered a mid-round prospect, Noel’s performance could push him into the Day 2 conversation, especially for teams looking for a slot weapon with added special teams value.
Tyler Shough (QB, Louisville)
40-Yard Dash: 4.63 seconds (2nd fastest QB time)
10-Yard Split: 1.61 seconds
Vertical Jump: 32”
Broad Jump: 9’9”
Size: 6’5”, 219 lbs
📌 Scouting Report vs. Combine Performance: Shough’s 4.63-second 40-yard dash was one of the fastest among quarterbacks, proving he has underrated mobility despite being viewed as a traditional pocket passer. His 32” vertical and 9’9” broad jump showcased solid lower-body explosiveness. While he remains more of a pocket-based QB rather than an elite scrambler, he flashes the ability to make accurate throws on the move from different arm slots. He will be a 25-year-old rookie, but NFL scouts have told me that won’t be an issue.
📈 Draft Stock Impact: Shough has been projected anywhere from late Day 2 to early Day 3, but his performance in Indianapolis may have solidified him as a second-round pick. We currently have him graded as the QB3.