NFL Combine 2015: History of records

They will be tested, measured and evaluated not only on their football and athletic skills, but also their mental and cognitive acumen. For many players, this is their prime chance to get noticed and impress scouts and coaches from all 32 teams, with the hope of improving their draft stock and moving up on organizations’ big boards.

The most anticipated part of the combine is the on-field workout, where players are tested and measured in a variety of drills. These include the 40-yard dash, broad jump, vertical jump, shuttle run, three-cone drill and bench press.

Although these workouts are just one piece of the puzzle, prospects can skyrocket up or down the draft board based on how they perform in these physical tests. And while scouts like to say that the tape doesn’t lie, players have been known to make or lose a boatload of money depending on whether they meet expectations in these workouts.

It’s no secret that NFL players are becoming bigger, stronger and faster every year. That means that the combine workouts have become one of the more intriguing aspects of the entire draft evaluation process for both fans and scouts, who are eager to see if any of the prospects will have record-setting performances in the drills.

The combine has had its share of memorable moments since the event began in 1982, and there’s a good chance that we’ll witness another freakish athletic feat this week. To help you keep up to date on what to look for during the workouts, we’ve gathered a list of the records for each of the drills done by the players. The NFL does not keep official records for combine results, so these are unofficial. Keep in mind that electronic timing wasn’t used until 1999.