NFL combine 2025 takeaways: Grades for top DL prospects, plus other winners and losers from on-field workouts
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NFL combine 2025 takeaways: Grades for top DL prospects, plus other winners and losers from on-field workouts

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The week has concluded for defensive linemen at the NFL Scouting Combine. While several of the prominent names chose to refrain from participation, others, notably Derrick Harmon, took advantage of the possibility to showcase their skills.

Below are some of the highlights and lowlights from Thursday’s on-field activities in Indianapolis, starting with a look at the measurements of the prospects in CBS Sports’ top 50 consensus rankings.







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Derrick Harmon,Oregon: A+

derrick Harmon ,Oregon : A ++++

<P THURSDAY WAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HARMON TO ASSERT HIMSELF AS ONE OF THE TOP INTERIOR DEFENDERS IN THIS DRAFT CONSIDERING MULTIPLE PEERS OPTED NOT TO PARTICIPATE. HARMON WAS CONSISTENTLY A TOP PERFORMER THROUGH THE DRILLS AND ALSO MEASURE AS ONE OF THE BIGGER BODIES AT THE POSITION.&NBSP;

Omar Norman-Lott , tennessee : B ++++

NORMAN – LOTT HAD SOME SLIPPAGE ISSUES ON THE LUCAS OIL STADIUM PLAYING SURFACE BUT HE WAS REALLY SMOOTH PROSPECT IN PASS RUSH DRILLS THAT REQUIRED CHANGE OF DIRECTION.&NBSP;

Deone Walker , Kentucky : B +

<P WALKER STANDS AT SIX FEET SEVEN INCHES SO LEVERAGE IS NATURALLY HARD TO COME BY FOR HIM. RELATIVE TO HIS SIZE WALKER DID GREAT WITH CLUB SPIN AND FLATTENING TO QUARTERBACK PORTION OF EVENING.HIS FEET WHERE RAPID THROUGH FOUR BAG DRILL.&NBSP;

DAREUS ALEXANDER , toledo :
B +

Darius Alexander

TOLEDO • DL • #9

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Alejandro is taking a similar route as Karl Brooks, who left from Bowling Green, roughly a year ago. Brooks played on the edge for the Falcons,but possessed the size to transition inside at the professional level. alexander has consistently performed well throughout the pre-draft evaluations.

tyleik Williams, Ohio State: A –

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Aeneas Peebles,Virginia Tech: B

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JJ Pegues

MISS • DL • #38

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  • Prospect ranking: No. 90 overall (No. 18)

Pegues is a notable prospect as he initially played tight end at Auburn, later transitioning to defensive line in 2021. In addition to his defensive line drills, he also practiced as a fullback.Pegues maintains a low stance and keeps tight alignment while executing the ring drill.

Ty Hamilton, Ohio State

  • Prospect ranking: No. 293 overall (No. 40)

The teammate of Ty Hamilton, Tyleik Williams, garners meaningful attention in the CBSSports.com prospect rankings, yet Hamilton may warrant more individual acknowledgment. He displayed extraordinary flexibility and speed throughout nearly every drill.

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Zeek Biggers, Georgia Tech

  • Prospect ranking: No.288 overall (No. 38)

Biggers possesses a naturally high waist which can complicate bend and dip drills for him. He appeared somewhat rigid during transitions.

Tonka Hemingway,South Carolina

    Name Prospect ranking Height Weight 40-yard dash time 10-yard split time Vertical jump height Broad jump distance
    Mason Graham (Michigan) 3rd 6-3 3/4″ 296 lbs.</td

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    Walter Nolen
    (OLE MISS
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    17TH
    6-3 3 / 6 ”
    296
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    Derrick Harmon (OREGON
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    29TH
    6 -4 4 /8 ”
    313

    lbs.

    KENNETH GRANT
    (MICHIGAN)    		 30TH

    		6 -3 5 /
    8 “

    		331