NFL Combine: Do top performers pan out?

This list proves faster isn't always better. While CJ2K had a great start to his career, rushing for more than 2,000 yards and 14 touchdowns his sophomore campaign, he hasn't sustained that success and spent last year as just a part-time player. While the jury is still out on Dri Archer and Marquise Goodwin, neither has looked particularly promising in their short careers to date, and both Jacoby Ford and DeMarcus Van Dyke - Raiders draft picks (surprise!) - were out of the league last year.

Poe is the headliner of this group, notching 135 tackles and 10.5 sacks in his three years at defensive tackle for the Chiefs, but Paea has had a solid career so far as well for the Bears (94 tackles, 12 sacks). The jury is still out on offensive guard Bodine after his first year with the Bengals, while neither Petrus or Owens worked out. Stength is imperative in the trenches, so the Bench Press is an important barometer for linemen.

An important drill for receivers but three of the top five performers are defensive backs, including the top two. Eric Berry is the only player from the group however to have made any real impact at the pro level. The former first-overall draft pick was a legitimate star at his safety position before being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphona last season. 

This list has some star power, of course headlined by Julio Jones, but also including some noteworthy receivers in Jerome Simpson and Justin Hunter as well. Those three have more than 7,000 career receiving yards combined and at least a couple highlight reel plays. Jamie Collins is quickly becoming a star for the Patriots, proving this drill isn't just for the receivers, but a case could be made the broad jump is as important as the vertical jump for pass catchers.

Not a lot of star power from the three-cone drill. Buster Skrine is the only top performer to have been drafted however Maehl, Sanzenbacher, and Sorensen are all still in the league, enjoying careers of at least a couple seasons. This drill is important for receivers and defensive backs but clearly doesn't guarantee success.

The 20-yard shuttle produced some more recognizable names. Jason Allen enjoyed an eight-year career while Brandin Cooks is just beginning what looks like a promising one in New Orleans. Both were first round picks. Webb, Trufant, and Pettis are all still in the league as well, with Trufant, a first rounder as well, and Pettis both impact players for their teams. Another big drill for receivers and defensive backs, this one appears more important to score well on.

Cooks makes the list once again, this time up one spot to No. 1. Skrine and Sorensen are also on their second list of Top Performers. Jamell Fleming is also a current NFLer, making it 4/5 for the 60-yard shuttle, one of the higher success rates among drills.