Jackson would return to competition with the White Sox toward the end of the 1991 baseball season but did not play the 1992 season while having his hip replaced. Imagine being so confident in yourself, as a man, that you could have so much ripped from you in a single moment, yet grow and become someone who seems just as happy without it. [40][41] A five-year, $7.4 million contract was negotiated where Jackson would be permitted to play the entire baseball season with the Royals and would report to the Raiders once the MLB season was finished even if it meant missing NFL games. This was a chopper to the right side. The bike tour lasted five days where Jackson visited towns that had been demolished by the series of tornadoes. Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as . 4.3 "That guy has 4.3 speed." We've all heard that before. Auburn responded as Al Del Greco made a 23-yard field goal to make it a 2217 score in the 4th quarter. Draft: First round (No. If that had happened in his first or second year, they'd call him a bust, too. In 2007, Jackson came together with John Cangelosi to form the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Complex, an 88,000-square-foot (8,200m2) multi-sport dome facility in Lockport, Illinois. The NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 22-25) is crossing the finish line on another so-called Underwear Olympics. The Combine is just one step in the job interview process leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft (May 8-10). "GMFB" discusses which QBs to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Jackson's . Many of us would be pleased to be able to lift 225 pounds a couple of times on the bench press, but the NFL's top heavyweights have put up jaw-dropping numbers in this event. 2. I had no idea he even played football. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. I was devastated when the Royals let him go, in part because it was the first time I had ever seen a favorite athlete walk away from my team. He remains the Combine's Great White Whale. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. And he did, to a world-class degree in both respects, and that will never, ever cease to amaze me. After essentially taking off his junior season, Clowney came down from on high long enough to run a brilliant 4.53 faster even than Johnny Football and post a 37.5 vertical and 104 broad jump. Here are the next fastest 40-Yard Dash times recorded at the Combine. Unheralded Jeff Maehl out of Oregon holds the current record of 6.42 seconds, which he set in 2011, as noted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. The Jaguars thought he could play wide receiver. From a mall parking lot altercation to a fight with a teenager during a pickup game, these are the allegations Ja Morant is facing. [22] He also stated he did not attend the 1986 Scouting Combine: "I did not go because I was already picked to be the first person to go in the draft," Jackson said. Barkley produced a 4.40 40-yard dash, 1.54 10-yard split, 29 bench-press reps, and a 41-inch vertical jump. In other words, this event is an opportunity to really display one's supreme athletic talent regardless of draft status. But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. Williams, who had an astonishing 7% body fat, ran a 4.66 40 time and added a 40.5 vertical and 35 reps at 225 lbs. Jackson expanded into other pursuits, including the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn. He . I suppose this is a testament to my inability to process this fact: I put football Bo in my baseball album, next to all the other Royals. It's exciting to see the results at every position, but few players rely as heavily on upper body . He later appeared in small roles in the films The Chamber, The Pandora Project and Fakin' Da Funk. Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis 2012While the Heisman Trophy-winning RG3 was a high-profile, pretty boy quarterback looking like a million bucks in Indy, Poe was a relative unknown fat boy nose tackle making himself who knows how many millions with his effort at the Combine. All Rights Reserved. On the bright side, knocking out that many reps on the bench is ridiculously impressive, regardless of whether one makes it in the NFL or not. NFL Scouting Combine records: 40-yard dash, best vertical jump, bench press, 3-cone drill The NFL Scouting Combine has come a long way since the early days and the level of fitness is higher . Some reports suggest that running back Bo Jackson completed the 40-yard dash in 4.12 seconds at the combine in 1986. HOLY. Bruce Irvin entered the Combine as a late-second or early-third-round pick. That's the coolest thing about looking back at Bo Jackson. However, a shoulder injury cut his season short after eight games and 506 yards receiving. At the time, Jackson was 22 years old, and trying to make an even bigger name for himself than he already had in his football career. Before he became CJ2K, the gold-grilled CJ4.24 was the gold standard official record-holder in laser-timed 40-yard sprints, posting a 4.24 and hitting the first-round finish line in-stride. Stephen Paea of the Chicago Bears pumped out 49 reps on the bench press during his combine, per NFL.com. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [27] In the second inning, he beat the throw on a potential double play to drive in the eventual winning run. All track . Bench Press. First Name: . From Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders to Tyreek Hill and John Ross, a look at the fastest NFL players ever. That tied Buster Skrine's 2011 mark, which beat the old record by 0.12 seconds. He shared the backfield with quarterback Randy Campbell, Lionel "Little Train" James and Tommie Agee. In 2013, the bank was acquired by First Community Financial Bank, who retained Jackson as a board member. Dontari Poe took that to a whole different level in 2012. The Raiders fell in love with the Hey-Bey kid when the 6-2, 210-pounder showed incredible speed (4.25 40-yard dash) and agility (38-inch vertical). From Auburn's own 34-yard line, Bo Jackson and company began a long drive as he converted on a 4th-and-1 at the Alabama 42. After being, essentially, a journeyman with an artificial hip for years in baseball, he moved into being a regular dude in Alabama. Starks was picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars two years later, also in Round 3, but had even less of an impact compared to what Fargas brought to Oakland. That number is the best this century, but 51 reps were put up in 1999 by someone you've likely never heard of. That is kind of hidden right now, but I will definitely have the fastest time or one of the two or three fastest at the combine. Auburn held a 1413 halftime lead when Alabama running back Paul Ott Carruth scored on an eight-yard touchdown runand then the Crimson Tide added a field goal to make it a 2214 Alabama lead going into the 4th quarter. Some people, through no fault of their own, struggle to coherently express the intelligent thoughts in their heads. He bolted to a 4.75 40-yard dash at 6-6, 318 pounds, rare for an offensive tackle. That said Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at. At the 2012 combine, Fleming blazed through the 60-yard shuttle for a time of 10.75 seconds, per NFL.com. The current record is held by Hartwick College's Jason Boltus who did 26 in 2009. Here are players who had dominant NFL scouting combine efforts, and saw their draft stock improve as a result. Jackson turned down the Buccaneers' $7.6 million, five-year contract in favor of a $1.07 million, three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, and the Buccaneers forfeited his rights before the 1987 draft. [38], Despite this, the Buccaneers selected Jackson with the first overall pick in the 1986 draft. Official NFL combine data only goes back to 2006, so Jackson's unconfirmed 40 time of 4.13 seconds (according to Jackson, though some tales have the time at 4.12) will remain a part of the league's mythology. The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is officially underway, and this year looks a bit different compared to years past. When asked if he ran a 4.12 40-yard dash at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest time ever recorded in NFL Combine history and a time that has been rumored from several sources,[21] Jackson claimed some of the coaches hand-timed him at 3.9 and 4.0, but that he actually ran a 4.13 electronic-timed 40-yard dash at a pro day at Auburn University. As a hurdler, he recorded times of 7.29 seconds in the 55m hurdles and 13.81 seconds in the 110m hurdles. 2011 draft: Second round (No. NEVER MISS A SNAP: Sign up for our NFL newsletter for exclusive content, 2015 draft: First round (No. "[35], In his eight baseball seasons, Jackson had a career batting average of .250, hit 141 home runs and had 415 RBIs, with a slugging average of .474. You need to be able to sustain your effort. Also hand timed, Deion Sanders recorded a 4.19 sec in 1989, though another source has it that he was 'officially' recorded as 4.28 secs on this day. The five-day gran fondo was a one-time event and has become an annual[72] maximum single-day gran fondo lasting approximately 62 miles. The 2023 NFL Combine will commence on Monday, February 27, and run through March 6. The 64, 346-pound heavyweight ran a 4.98 in the 40 and powered through 44 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.7. When asked if he ran a 4.12 40-yard dash at the 1986 NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest time ever recorded in NFL Combine history and a time that has been rumored from several sources, . Is Bo Jackson the greatest athlete ever? He has been successful with other investments, including a food company, N'Genuity. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986); Seventh round (No. 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. But Prime Time didnt stop running once he hit the finish line; Sanders ran out of the building to a limousine waiting to take him to the airport.9. He sold teams back then with a terrific interview, mechanics that were fine-tuned just for the Combine and his natural strength and athleticism. Participants at the combine will go through team interviews, medical testing, measurements, and on-field workouts as well. Jackson began to show his true potential in 1989, when he was voted to start for the American League All-Star team, and was named the game's MVP for his play on both offense and defense. Baird maintained that had he known about the trip, he would have told Jackson about the SEC rule that barred him from playing professional football while being an amateur in baseball. At a combine that featured hyped-up prospects such as Johnny Manziel and Jadeveon Clowney, O'Donnell out-performed both. [32] White Sox co-owner Jerry Reinsdorf stated they did not anticipate him to play all seasons while he addressed his hip issues and avascular necrosis. But once the fireworks started, Megatrons competitive juices started flowing and he decided he wanted to run after all. He produced a 4.63 short shuttle, 34.5-inch vertical, and a 95 broad jump. 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Jackson made an appearance in the 2004 video game NFL Street 2. This will allow top executives, coaching staff, player personnel departments, and medical personnel from all 32 NFL teams to evaluate the 319 college football prospects ahead of the NFL draft. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986 . Bo knows explosiveness, and before the days of full-on media coverage and superior timing technology, Jackson reportedly was clocked at a ridiculous 4.12 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Bo Jackson and the 4.16 40-Yard-Dash. My body was so messed up that I can get 10 times faster. He was also in the episode 'Naked Babies' (1995) on Diagnosis Murder, playing a nanny to four babies who had just had their mother kidnapped. [30], During the 1990 season, Jackson hit HRs in four consecutive at-bats tying a Major League record (held by several). RB Bo Jackson | 1982 . The scout said that he could be one of the all-time greats barring any injuries. [51][52], In 1992, the American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest referenced Jackson in their song "Scenario. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. At the 2015 combine, Jones did a 12-foot, 3-inch broad jump, which might be the new all-time mark. Current Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea out of Oregon State nearly broke that record in 2011, putting up 225 pounds on the bench a whopping 49 times. ESPN Stats & Info also verified the time of 4.12 seconds, and Jackson claims he was electronically timed at 4.13 seconds. The closest any prospect has come to that total was at the 2012 combine, when Dontari Poe did 44 reps. Stephen Paea with 49 reps on the bench press is still UNREAL. While some jokingly refer to the week-long event as the Underwear Olympics, the reality is that the Combine is the first opportunity for invited players to make a strong initial impression on their potential future employer. Possessing extreme hops, though, doesn't guarantee anything either. Electronic timing began in 1999 for the 40-yard dash, so any times before were not considered for the record books. He catches the football with his hands. A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. His fourth came off of Randy Johnson after hitting his first three before a stint on the disabled list. Its that time of the year again. You can only hope they remembered Randy Moss at Lambeau on Monday night in 1998, and then explain it was like that except accompanied by superhuman strength. NFL Combine Bench Press Reps Record: Stephen Paea (2011) - 49 Reps. Overall. Skrine, though, was a regular starter in the Cleveland Browns secondary this past season. Bo Jackson was never really a weight lifter at all, the guy did calisthenics and cardio mostly on top of game practice. 20-Yard Shuttle. Events like the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and bench press are usually the focus of the combine. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers . It's difficult to explain how big a performance that was for those who weren't there for that era. I'm sure the same could be done for football. [8] In 1982, Jackson set state school records for indoor high jump (6ft 9in (2.06m)) and triple jump (48ft 8in (14.83m)).[9]. For most players, thats easy. Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State 2008One of the main reasons teams remain skeptical of off-the-charts Combine stats, Gholston was the classic look like Tarzan, play like Jane. In shorts and a muscle shirt, Gholston ran a 4.67 in the 40, had 37 reps on the bench and lifted off for a 35.5 vertical and 105 broad jump.15. Seriously, who turns down the NFL as the No. 1 receiver heading into the NFL, he'll need to impress in this drill to prove he has the flat-footed leaping ability to beat defenders. A good score for a defensive tackle is 36, and the NFL Combine record is 49. . But once the fireworks started, Megatrons competitive juices started flowing and he decided he wanted to run after all. He recently retired from the game of football but was a productive player during his career. The two-sport tall tale weighed in at a chiseled 61, 230 pounds before running an unofficial hand-timed 4.12 in the 40-yard dash a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring effort that is still a part of Combine folklore. While Maehl did go undrafted, he made it onto the Philadelphia Eagles' active roster last season, catching four passes for 67 yards and one touchdown. It's that time of the year again. He kept his vow and opted to play baseball for the Kansas City Royals, the defending World Series champions, which drafted him in the fourth round, 105th overall, in the 1986 amateur draft. But what's your impression of how he carries himself, how he looks back on his career? In a football uniform. [10] He was recruited by head coach Pat Dye and then Auburn assistant coach Bobby Wallace alongside defensive head coach Dominic Sauer. He also appeared in an episode of the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in which he plays a basketball game with Clark Kent/Superman. But make no mistake, millions of dollars are on the line during the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap, broad jump, cone drills, Wonderlic test and BOD Pod tests.With all 32 teams bringing a whos who of owners, general managers, head coaches, coordinators and scouts to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, some players shrink in the spotlight. For one, I thought he had a pretty cool name. 183 overall), Los Angeles Raiders . Winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in 2004, and. While with the White Sox, Jackson promised his mother that once he returned from his hip replacement surgery in 1993, he would hit a home run for her. That season was cut short by the 199495 baseball strike, and Jackson decided to retire at age 32. Kareem Jackson (born April 10, 1988) is an American football strong safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). It's not like he was able to parlay the former skill set into the latter. Released around the same time was Bo Jackson Baseball for the NES system and IBM-compatible computers. I like what Ive seen from him in college.. Alright, I just caught this image of Bo Jackson announcing his retirement from baseball and football in 1989, explaining that "American Gladiators looks awesome, I'm gonna go do that." This was part of one of the most epic workout ever recorded. The most recent record set belongs to cornerback Jamell Fleming of the Arizona Cardinals. Davis not only broke the bench press record at Maryland, but all five others, too. 106 overall. Poe went from a possible second-rounder to a mid-first round selection. READY, SET, BO HOW NIKE, WIEDEN'S RISWOLD 'JUST DID IT' FOR CROSS-TRAINING", "It's Mr. Snerdley! He had a minor shoulder injury in the beginning of his collegiate football career, which didn't cause him issues in the long term. Nothing projects a football player's ability to perform at the highest professional level quite likeacone-to-cone sprint inhis underwear. Along similar lines, Dye told the Times that once Jackson concluded that the Tampa Bay trip was "a tactical move", it ended any chance of him ever playing for the Buccaneers.
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