Jackson was selected with the first overall pick of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he refused to play for them because a visit to team facilities the Buccaneers said was NCAA-approved was actually not, causing him to miss the remainder of his final college baseball season. 2011 draft: Second round (No. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers . People dont understand the power you need to run a 40-yard dash under 5 seconds at 346 pounds. His NFL career has been mostly spent on special teams, but he gave us some memories that we won't forget . Jackson made an appearance in the 2004 video game NFL Street 2. He also caught 40 passes for 352 yards and two touchdowns. The rifle looks small in Bo Jackson's hands, . 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. [75], In an effort to help his native state of Alabama, Jackson began a fundraiser known as "Bo Bikes Bama". LeBron's most obvious second sport would be football given his physical gifts and the fact that he was first team all-state (Ohi. The bike tour lasted five days where Jackson visited towns that had been demolished by the series of tornadoes. At the 2006 NFL Combine, the 6'6, 292 lb. In his rookie season, Jackson rushed for a total of 554 yards on only 81 carries for a 6.8 yards per carry average. In his last season with his first hip, his OPS+ was 142. He . 21) at his new position. Participants at the combine will go through team interviews, medical testing, measurements, and on-field workouts as well. He and his massive frame (6-4, 346 pounds) recorded a 4.98 40-yard dash and a 29.5-inch vertical to go along with a less surprising 44 bench press reps. That's how a player boosts his stock from a non-football powerhouse like Memphis. Prime Time was confident in his blazing speed and coverage ability. After Freeney'sspeed (4.48 40-yard dash) and agility (37-inch vertical) were matched with great strength (28 bench press reps) for that size, the Colts nailed it by taking him No. 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. It takes a truly special athlete to set a new benchmark to which others will aspire in the years to come. At 65, 290 pounds with 11 1/8 hands and 34 arms, Watt ran a 4.84 in the 40, soared for a 37 vertical and 10 broad jump, and threw up a long-armed 34 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.12. Kareem Jackson (born April 10, 1988) is an American football strong safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Faster than a 4.55 Forty Yard Dash Time [N/A] Shuttle Drill time 4.00 or faster [N/A] Three Cone Drill time of 7.00 or faster [N/A] Vertical Leap 36 inches or higher Enjoy all things sports? [62], Jackson was inducted into the Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of the Eternals in 2016. Receivers such as Calvin Johnson, A.J. On January 22, 2014, Jackson rejoined the Chicago White Sox as an ambassador for the team joining the ranks of Frank Thomas, Minnie Mioso, Carlton Fisk, Ron Kittle, Carlos May, and Bill Melton. Answer (1 of 6): This is a fun question. That jump is considered a world record. Bench Press. But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. His 21 reps of 225 pounds were a potential red flag, if only because the lower-than-expected number woke the trolls who question Clowneys motor. In what I think was the first baseball game I ever attended in person, I saw him steal second base. I do have a very clear recollection of the game at the Kingdome, where he ran into the tunnel and trucked Brian Bosworth (whom Bo later said was "standing in the way of progress"). 40-Yards Results. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30 vertical and 103 broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Unlike previous editions of the NFL combine, players will do measurements, bench . When it comes to linemen, the good performers typically do more than one thing well. 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. The then 5-11, 188-pounder went from a solid cornerback prospect from Nebraska to the No. [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. He said he can max bench press 500 pounds, squat 650 and dead lift 630. . . There are, though, two things he can hang his pro football hat on: 1. 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. Jackson signed a 3-year deal with Kansas City Royals worth $850k, including an average salary of $283k and a signing bonus of $100k. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Moderator. He broke the old record, set by cornerback Sedrick Curry out of Texas A&M (2000), by just 0.03 seconds. 183 overall), Los Angeles Raiders (1987). [13], In 1983, as a sophomore, Jackson rushed for 1,213 yards on 158 carries, for an average of 7.7 yards per carry, which was the second-best single-season average in SEC history (minimum 100 rushes). Paea is the NFL combine bench press king. [60], In 2007, Nike released a set of Nike Dunk shoes honoring Bo Jackson. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. Asking Google how much Bo Jackson was able to bench press. Green and Andre Johnson and have set a high standard for No. Johnson made jaws dropwith a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 6-3, 239 pounds. 20-Yard Shuttle. In his four seasons in the NFL, Jackson rushed for 2,782 yards and 16 touchdowns with an average yards per carry of 5.4. The Greatest Athlete of All Time title goes to Bo Jackson. 25 overall to the Broncos, couldn't quite put it together as a polished passer in the NFL. Hes considered one of the best linemen in the NFL due to his nasty blocking. "[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. Unfortunately, Ross' NFL career didn't quite take off like his draft stock did after his trip to Indy. He endorsed Nike and was involved in a popular ad campaign called "Bo Knows" which envisioned Jackson attempting to take up a litany of other sports, including tennis, golf, luge, auto racing, ice hockey, and playing blues music with Bo Diddley, who scolded Jackson by telling him, "You don't know Diddley! Barkley produced a 4.40 40-yard dash, 1.54 10-yard split, 29 bench-press reps, and a 41-inch vertical jump. 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. Be the first one to comment on this story. Jackson missed much of his senior season after being ruled ineligible by the NCAA following a visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which he believes tried to sabotage his baseball career. Davis showed off his freak athletic ability at the combine with a 4.38-second 40-yard dashabsurdly impressive for for a 6'3, 252-pound tight endalong with 33 reps on the bench press and . The tornadoes claimed hundreds of lives and left many Alabama residents without power. Quinerly led Alabama with a season-high 24 points and six assists off the bench. This NBA season is wide open, but only a select handful of teams can actually win the title. Bo Jackson, RB, Auburn - 1985 . But once the fireworks started, Megatrons competitive juices started flowing and he decided he wanted to run after all. Vertical Jump. Mike Mamula's out-of-nowhere vertical leap. Three years later, Poe became the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown. [37], A month before the 1986 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner and Alabama alum Hugh Culverhouse took him on a private jet to visit with the team and get a physical during his senior baseball season. HOLY. Like J.J. Watt before him, Donald displayed the sort of athleticism at the combine that would help him win defensive player of the year. In two weeks, I can tell I am 10 times more flexible. NFL Combine Bench Press Reps Record: Stephen Paea (2011) - 49 Reps. Overall. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. Davis not only broke the bench press record at Maryland, but all five others, too. I had one album for baseball and one for football, and I blew all my allowance money on these things. Poe became the No. 2 overall. The drill favors offensive and defensive linemen when it comes to . He was my hero, and I know he was yours, but what did you think of him at that age? Eight-year-old me was angry at the Royals, and even though I understand the nature of the business now, I still occasionally find myself looking at his stats, and wondering what would have been. In the jumping events, he had personal-best jumps of 2.06m (6ft 9in) in the high jump, 7.52m (24ft 8in) in the long jump and 14.85m (48ft 9in) in the triple jump. In other words, this event is an opportunity to really display one's supreme athletic talent regardless of draft status. . He didnt bring any track shoes. Jackson responded by running over Bosworth on his way to a touchdown near the goal line. 191 overall), Chicago Bears. In 1989, Jackson ranked fourth in the American League in both home runs, with 32, and RBI, with 105. and bench press are usually the focus of the combine. After being, essentially, a journeyman with an artificial hip for years in baseball, he moved into being a regular dude in Alabama. Current Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jamell Fleming had a time of 10.75 seconds in 2012. Herschel did different bodyweight exercises like squats and dips, loaded hay and performed other chores around the . In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 . 2. I need people to understand something. If Watkins wants to solidify himself as a clear-cut No. 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. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986); Seventh round (No. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Todayhas the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. It shouldnt be a surprise to see Trent Williams on this list. 6 overall), San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately, Curry's athleticism and college talent never transitioned into pro football. That season was cut short by the 199495 baseball strike, and Jackson decided to retire at age 32. We're thankful he chose to run at the Combine, because everyone's still trying to catch up to him after he blazed a 4.2-second 40-yard dash. Wade Boggs followed with his own home run, making them the first pair in All-Star history to lead off the first inning with back-to-back home runs. Only Atlanta got the memo, but theyre happy five other teams passed him up. Given that the Cowboys do field two stud cornerbacks in Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne, it's reasonable to anticipate Sensabaugh producing more in the immediate future. That means the likes of Bo Jackson (reportedly ran a 4.12 at the 1986 Combine) and Deion Sanders (4.2 in 1989) will not be on the list. However, a shoulder injury cut his season short after eight games and 506 yards receiving. Sometimes I just can't let that shit go, even though the man himself -- the man who endured the excruciating injury, the surgery, the career derailment, everything -- has let it go. We're so much more educated on this CTE stuff (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), there's no way I would ever allow my kids to play football today. 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. What did I think of him at that age? While perfect pushups, chin-ups, sit-ups, and sprints formed the core of Walker's workout, they were hardly the only exercises he did. That was the only drill he participated in at the Combine. The BC beast vaulted up draft boards after a 4.58 in the 40, 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench, a 38 vertical and a 49-of-50 on the Wonderlic Test. Draft: First round (No. Bo Jackson. 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