The updates to the data include:

2008 Quarterback – Hand Sizes

2009 Quarterback – Hand Sizes

2010-2013 All Positions – Hand Sizes

2010-2013 All Positions – Arm Lengths

2011 -2013 All Positions – 60 Yard Shuttle Times

2012 All Positions – 10 Yard Splits and 20 Yard Splits

2013 All Positions – 10 Yard Splits

Possible future updates:

2013 All Positions – 20 Yard Splits

Wingspan results (as they become available)

New aptitude test results (if available and useful)

2013 NFL Combine Results

Recent Updates:

• 2013 Running Back 40 Times, 10 Yard Splits
• 2013 Running Back Quickness and Agility Drill Times
• 2013 Quarterack 40 Yard Dash Times
• 2013 Wide Receiver 40 Yard Dash Times, 10 Yard Splits
• 2013 Defensive End 3 Cone and Shuttle Drill Times
• 2013 Defensive End 40 Times
• 2013 Defensive End Bench Press
• 2013 Defensive Tackle Bench Press
• 2013 Inside and Outside Linebacker Speed and Agility Drills
• 2013 Defensive Back Speed Drills
• and more…

Further updates will include:

• Quarterback Wonderlic Scores
• 20 Yard Splits
• 10 Yard Dash Times
• Hand Size
• Arm Length
• 60 Yard Shuttles

We are still processing some of the data, and also waiting for reports of Wonderlic scores to start leaking out.

There will also be some forthcoming updates to the 2013 NFL Combine data, including 10 yard splits, QB hand size, arm lengths, 60 yard shuttle times, and more.

NFL.com’s Albert Breer acquired the following memo describing the changes to the Wonderlic:

At this year’s combine we will introduce a new and expanded player assessment tool designed to offer a much more robust and comprehensive assessment of a player’s non-physical capabilities, aptitudes, and strengths. This tool was developed by Harold Goldstein, Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Baruch College, City University of NY. Professor Goldstein is an expert in industrial psychology who has designed employment tests in a variety of other industries and has worked closely with Cyrus Mehri of the Fritz Pollard Alliance.

The assessment tool being introduced at the Combine is not intended to displace anything currently in use or substitute for other tests that are given either at the Combine or by the clubs themselves. Rather, this new test measures a wide range of competencies, including learning styles, motivation, decision-making skills, responding to pressure or unexpected stimuli, and core intellect. It was developed after detailed discussions with current and former league executives, including Ernie Accorsi, Thomas Dimitroff, John Elway, and Jerry Reese, and was reviewed by members of the general managers Advisory Committee.

This is an exciting innovation that brings updated best practices from corporate America to the NFL football operations. By giving clubs new and more relevant information, it offers additional information to supplement your decision-making in the draft. One of the most interesting aspects is that new information on player learning styles can potentially help our coaches’ work more effectively with young players.

We look forward to reviewing and receiving your feedback later this year and incorporating it into future versions of this assessment tool.

Source: NFL.com

In working with Psychologists, the NFL is clearly making an effort to improve the amount of information that teams have access to regarding potential draft selections.  The Wonderlic was often criticized as a sole means of judging the cognitive ability of a player, so there was certainly room for improvement in this area.  The new aptitude test is reported to differ from the Wonderlic in that it is meant to judge specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses, rather than overall cognitive ability.

The NFL has also announced that this new aptitude test will be administered in a classroom, much like the Wonderlic.  Also like the Wonderlic, the results will be confidential.  To further protect confidentiality, Steve Wyche of NFL.com has reported that the results will only be shared with “one or two” team executives.  Wyche also reports that the test will be 60 minutes long, and that there will be “no way” players will be able to study or prepare for the test.  The NFL will work with psychologists to grade the tests, and the results may help to provide teams with a better idea of whether a player will fit into their organizations culture and with a particular coaching style.

From an NFL Combine Results perspective, we will have to wait and see what sort of information is released.  From what we can gather, it sounds like the new aptitude test is somewhat of a hybrid between a personality test and an intelligence test that gauges different types of intelligence.  If the test is effective, that information will likely be very valuable to NFL teams and possibly researchers as well.

The workout schedule is as follows:

Feb 23:  Offensive Line and Tight End

Feb 24: Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Reciever

Feb 25: Defensive Lineman, Linebackers

Feb 26: Defensive Backs

The 2013 NFL Combine features a relatively weak class at the skill positions according to most projections.  Quarterback, Running Back, and Wide Receiver talent is not what it has been the previous few years, but the draft should be a good source of both Offensive and Defensive Line prospects.  Expect to see the defensive side of the ball dominate the first round, with a stronger class of defensive backs than offensive skill positions.  As always, several players could improve their draft stock dramatically with a strong performance at the NFL combine.

The most anticipated prospects invited to the 2013 NFL Combine by position:

Quarterback:

Geno Smith – West Virginia

Matt Barkley – USC

Tyler Wilson – Arkansas

Ryan Nassib – Syracuse

Running Back:

Eddie Lacey – Alabama

Wide Receiver:

Keenan Allen – California

Cordarrelle Patterson – Tennessee

Tavon Austin – West Virginia

Terrance Williams – Baylor

Tight End:

Zach Ertz – Stanford

Tyler Eifert – Notre Dame

Offensive Tackle:

Luke Joeckel – Texas A&M

D.J. Fluker – Alabama

Eric Fisher – Central Michigan

Guard/Center:

Chance Warmack – Alabama

Travis Frederick – Wisconsin

Defensive End:

Bjoern Werner – Florida State

Damontre Moore – Texas A&M

Barkevious Mingo – Louisiana State

Dion Jordan – Oregon

Ezekial Ansah – Brigham Young

Alex Okafor – Texas

Defensive Tackle:

Star Lotulelei – Utah

Sheldon Richardson – Missouri

Jonathon Hankins – Ohio State

John Jenkins – Georgia

Kawann Short – Purdue

Datone Jones – UCLA

Linebacker:

Jarvis Jones – Georgia

Manti Te’o – Notre Dame

Kevin Minter – Louisiana State

Alec Ogeltree – Georgia

Cornerback:

Dee Milliner – Alabama

Xavier Rhodes – Florida State

Safety:

Matt Elam – Florida

Kenny Vaccaro – Texas

40 Time: 4.41 seconds

Broad Jump: 120 inches

Robert Griffin III is an elite athlete.  He not only has the athletic ability to extend plays after they break down, but he can make plays all on his own both his arm and his legs.  Griffin has a huge arm and the ability to effectively throw deep.  If his receivers are able to effectively stretch the field and he is allowed to run wild by Shanahan, Griffin III has a chance to put up some huge fantasy numbers this year both on the ground and through the air.

Jake Locker – QB – Tennessee Titans

40 Time: 4.51 seconds

3 Cone Drill: 6.77 seconds

Locker is another excellent athlete who has a chance to make an impact in Fantasy Football in 2012.  His athletic ability is underrated, and while he isn’t as fast as Griffin III he easily has the speed and agility to pick up yardage in chunks on the ground.  Locker has also been impressive passing the football and could be in line for a breakout campaign this season.

Roy Helu – RB – Washington Redskins

40 Time: 4.40 seconds

3 Cone Drill: 6.67 seconds

Shuttle Drill: 4.01 seconds

Roy Helu is quicker and faster than the tacklers chasing him.  If he can stay healthy, avoid Shanahan’s doghouse, and and stay at the top of the depth chart he could put up a big season in 2012.  The improved offense and a year of experience should help Helu, and his athletic ability should keep him at the top of the depth chart.  Helu could be a huge breakout player this year, but he could also be a bust.

Bernard Scott – RB – Cincinnati Bengals

40 Time: 4.44 seconds

Broad Jump: 125 inches

Bench Press: 21 reps

Bernard Scott is a powerful runner with breakaway speed.  Scouts have been expecting a breakout from Scott for years based on his athletic ability, and this year may be his opportunity to finally arrive as a starting running back in the NFL.

Greg Little – WR – Cleveland Browns

40 Time: 4.51 seconds

Bench Press: 27 reps

3 Cone drill: 6.80 seconds

Greg Little is not your typical Wide Receiver standout at the combine.  He didn’t run a blazing fast 40 time, but what he did do is prove his strength by putting up 27 bench reps.  He also possesses excellent agility and hands, and could put up huge numbers for a second year player if the QB play in Cleveland does not limit him too much.

Darrius Heyward-Bey – WR – Oakland Raiders

40 Time: 4.25 seconds

3 Cone Drill: 6.80 seconds

The blazing fast Heyward-Bey put together a decent campaign in 2011.  Heading into his 4^th season, Heyward-Bey has a chance to emerge as the top target for Carson Palmer in Oakland.    He is a long shot for real fantasy production, but if his chemistry with Palmer continues he could be a great value at the end of the draft.

2012 NFL Draft First Round Recap:

1. Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford
2. Washinton Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB – Baylor
3. Cleveland Browns – Trent Richardson – RB – Alabama
4. Minnesota Vikings – Matt Kahlil – OT – Southern California
5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Justin Blackmon – WR – Oklahoma State
6. Dallas Cowboys – Morris Claiborne – CB – LSU
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Mark Barron FS – Alabama
8. Miami Dolphins – Ryan Tannehill – QB – Texas A&M
9. Carolina Panthers – Luke Kuechly – ILB – Boston College
10. Buffalo Bills – Stephon Gilmore – CB – South Carolina
11. Kansas City Chiefs – Dontari Poe – DT – Memphis
12. Philadelphia Eagles – Fletcher Cox – DT – Mississippi State
13. Arizona Cardinals – Michael Floyd – WR – Notre Dame
14. St. Louis Rams – Michael Brockers – DT – LSU
15. Seattle Seahawks – Bruce Irvin – ILB – West Virginia
16. New York Jets – Quinton Coples – DE – North Carolina
17. Cincinnatti Bengals – Dre Kirkpatrick – CB – Alabama
18. San Diego Chargers – Melvin Ingram – DE – South Carolina
19. Chicago Bears – Shea McClellin – OLB – Boise State
20. Tennessee Titans – Kendall Wright – RB – Baylor
21. New England Patriots – Chandler Jones – DE – Syracuse
22. Cleveland Browns – Brandon Weeden – QB – Oklahoma State
23. Detroit Lions – Riley Reiff – OT – Iowa
24. Pittsburgh Steelers – David DeCastro – OG – Stanford
25. New England Patriots – Dont’a Hightower
26. Houston Texans – Whitney Mercilus – DE – Illinois
27. Cincinatti Bengals – Kevin Zetiler – OG – Wisconsin
28. Green Bay Packers – Nick Perry – DE – Southern California
29. Minnesota Vikings – Harrison Smith – FS – Notre Dame
30. San Francisco 49ers – A.J. Jenkins – WR – Illinois
31. Tampa Bay Buccanneers – Doug Martin – RB – Boise State
32. New York Giants – David Wilson – RB – Virgina Tech

Full 2012 NFL Draft Results can be found here:  2012 NFL Draft Results

UPDATE: Many Quarterback Wonderlic scores have been released, including those of Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, from a very reliable source – Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Andrew Luck (37) scored significantly higher on the Wonderlic than Robert Griffin III (24).  Griffin’s score (24) was somewhat disappointing based on expectations, but still not bad.  Ryan Tannehill may have solidified himself as a top of the first round pick with a good overall combine and his notable score of 34 on the Wonderlic.

Player Name – Wonderlic Score

Quarterback:

Andrew Luck – 37

Robert Griffin III – 24

Ryan Tannehill – 34

Russell Wilson – 28

Kirk Cousins – 33

Brandon Weeden – 27

Brock Osweiler – 25

Ryan Lindley – 35

Nick Foles – 29

Kellen Moore – 26

Cornerback:

Morris Claiborne – 4

*The Wonderlic score is based on a single 12-minute, 50 question test.  A short sample can be found here:  Wonderlic Sample Exam.

When evaluating and comparing player speed based on 40 yard dash times, it is important to keep in mind that the 40 yard dash time recorded at scouting combine and pro day events is not truly “official” as in completely correct.  Timing methods vary, but most involve at least one manual process performed by a human and thus prone to error.  In addition to being slightly inaccurate because of human involvement, there is not an established standard on how 40 yard dash times at the NFL Combine are reported.

A popular belief held by many casual NFL fans is that players at the NFL Combine run the forty yard dash once, it is timed electronically, and since it was timed electronically then that 40 time can be regarded as official.  All of these are misconceptions.  The facts below describe in detail how the process of recording a 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine really works:

1. Each participant is given 2 attempts at the 40 yard dash and is timed with 3 different stopwatches on each run, however only one of those stopwatches is “electronic.”
2.  The electronic timing is not fully electronic.  The stopwatch is started by a human, and it is important to understand that it is started by human hands on the first movement of the 40 yard dash participant.  That means that there is always room for human error, though less than if it were fully hand-timed.
3. Since each player runs the 40 twice, there would be no single “official” time even if only the electronic times are used.

You may notice that different sources of NFL Scouting Combine data report slightly different 40 yard dash times.  For example, the NFL.com website combine data reports different 40 times than NFL Combine Results, which are both different from other sources providing 40 yard dash times.   This discrepancy is because of the differences in how 40 yard dash times are reported.

The fact that each participant has 6 “officially” recorded 40 times (4 manual, 2 electronic) explains why reports of 40 times vary depending on which scouts you ask.  Some scouts may use an average of all 6 times and report that.  Other scouts may use an average of only the 2 electronic times, throw out the fastest and slowest time and average the remaining 4, or use a more complex method of coming to a single number.  The point is that most scouts use different methods of arriving at a single 40 time, and that is responsible for the discrepancy amongst “official” 40 yard dash times.

As a result of all of these factors, it is very difficult to establish a consensus “official” 40 yard dash time for a particular player or for the sake of NFL Combine all-time records.  NFL Combine Results believes that the most important thing for the sake of accurate comparison is to consistently use the same method of determining a single 40 time, and it is also our opinion that the best method of reaching a single 40 yard dash time is to take the average of the two electronic times as they are the most likely to be the most accurate.

A list of the top Wonderlic scores can be found here.

Access the 2012 NFL Combine Data here:  2012 NFL Combine Results

Recent Updates:

• 2012 Running Back 40 Yard Dash Times,
• 2012 Running Back 3 Cone, and Shuttle Drill Times
• 2012 Quarterack 40 Times
• 2012 Running Back 3 Cone and Shuttle Drill Times
• 2012 Wide Receiver 40 times
• 2012 Defensive End 3 Cone and Shuttle Drill Times
• 2012 Defensive End 40 Times
• 2012 Defensive End Bench Press
• 2012 Defensive Tackle Bench Press
• 2012 Inside Linebacker Drills
• 2012 Outside Linebacker Drills
• and more…

Further updates will include:

• Defensive Back 40 times
• Quarterback Wonderlic Scores
• 20 Yard and 10 Yard Dash Times

Update:

Defensive Back 40 Times have now been added.