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10 takeaways from the top RB, WR, and QB performances at 2024 NFL Combine

Saturday marked the third day of on-field events and the fourth day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

Running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers worked out while offensive linemen stepped up to the podiums ahead of Sunday’s final day.

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy won the day, setting an NFL combine record with a 4.21 40-yard dash.

Here are the top takeaways from Saturday night’s outstanding showing.

Wide receiver dominated the day

Ladd McConkey

The Georgia wideout displayed the ability to separate during the Senior Bowl, and on Saturday he put his athleticism on display.

Jaylon Wright

Joe Milton

Bo Nix

Keon Coleman eye test

Coleman didn’t have the fastest 40 yard dash time, but the gauntlet drill should help scouts relax.

Adonai Mitchell

The Texas Longhorns had multiple wide receivers steal the show.

Braelon Allen

Rome Odunze

The Washington wide receiver is a rout surgeon, and his speed is solid.

Brenden Rice

The GOAT was on hand to watch his son and former USC wide receiver Brenden Rice have a decent showing.

Xavier Worthy

Tez Walker

Brian Thomas Jr.

Like previous years at LSU, Maliek Nabers isn’t the only star Tigers pass catcher entering the NFL draft.

Dane Brugler

Xavier Legette

The South Carolina wide receiver wasn’t the only players to perform well.

J.J. McCarthy

Michael Penix Jr.

The former Washington Huskies star quarterback may have the best day as a passer.

Ricky Pearsall

The Florida wide receiver is among three or four surgical route runner who will be stars at the next level.

Isaac Guerendo

The Louisville running back has elite athleticism for his size and put the NFL world on notice.

Gurendo logged 132 carries for 810 yards and 11 touchdowns for Louisville in 2023 after transferring from Wisconsin.

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