15 biggest risers from the NFL Scouting Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine has come to a close. Here are 15 prospects that improved their stock ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Emmanwori delivered a historic combine performance with athletic scores that are among the best the event has ever seen. The former Gamecock ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, leaped 43 inches and 11-foot-6 in the vertical and broad jumps, respectively, and put up 20 bench press reps after measuring in at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.

Stewart joins Myles Garrett, 2006 first overall pick Mario Williams, and fellow entrant on this list Landon Jackson, as the only defensive linemen to ever weigh in at over 260 pounds and soar 40 inches or better in the vertical jump in the combine, according to senior NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno. The 21-year-old also ran a 4.59-second 40 and posted a broad jump one inch shy of 11 feet.

Only Kentucky corner Maxwell Hairston ran a faster 40 than Golden's 4.29-second mark at this year's combine. The former Longhorn was also tied for best 10-yard split (1.49 seconds) among all participants. Golden continues to rise up draft boards after a strong final season, which featured a 149-yard effort against Arizona State in the College Football Playoff.

Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward and ex-Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders appear to be locked in as the top passers in this year's draft, but QB3 remains up for grabs, and Dart increased his chances of locking up that spot with an accurate showing at the combine. The 21-year-old's deep ball was one of the most precise among all quarterbacks during the season and over the weekend.

Hairston might have locked himself in as a first-round pick after delivering a strong performance this weekend that included the fastest 40-yard dash (4.28 seconds) of the combine. The former Wildcat's jumps were also explosive. His 39.5-inch vertical was half an inch shy of being tied for best among all corners, while his 10-foot-9 broad jump was tied for third.

Both Ohio State running backs turned in strong combine performances after leading the Buckeyes to this year's national championship. Judkins was among the most explosive and fluid in position drills, and the pair delivered solid athletic testing results.

Both will be in contention to go early in a loaded running back class that's highlighted by Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, who elected not to work out.

While Henderson and Judkins had good outings, Tuten had an elite one. The Virginia Tech product is a bit undersized at 5-foot-9, but he's a strong 206 pounds and exploded for the best 40-yard dash (4.32 seconds), 10-yard split (1.49 seconds), and vertical jump (40.5 inches) among all running backs. He was also tied for second at the position with a 10-foot-10 broad jump.

Jackson's 40-yard dash (4.68 seconds) and 10-yard split (1.65 seconds) were both great results for the former Razorback, who came in at 6-foot-6, 264 pounds. His jumps were among the best at this year's event regardless of position, and his 10-foot-9 broad jump was second among all edge rushers and tied for 16th among all participants. His 40.5-inch vertical, meanwhile, ranked first among all edge rushers and tied for sixth among all participants.

The Oregon product was expected to be among the combine's most athletic tight ends and didn't disappoint. Ferguson, who came in at 6-foot-5, 247-pounds, ranked first at his position in the 40 (4.63 seconds), 10-yard split (1.55 seconds), and vertical (39 inches). His worst result was a 10-foot-2 broad jump that was third among all tight ends. He'll likely be drafted earlier rather than later on Day 2 following his performance.

Mondon likely won't catch Georgia teammate Jalon Walker or Alabama's Jihaad Campbell for the top linebacker ranking, but his combine performance has him in contention to be selected in the early portion of Day 2. The 22-year-old's explosiveness was on full display with the best 10-yard split (1.52 seconds) and broad jump (10-foot-10) among all linebackers.

Porter's testing results are impressive regardless of size, but they're particularly intriguing for a 6-foot-3, 195-pound corner. The Iowa State product ran a 4.3-second 40 with a 1.49-second split and posted a 36.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-11 broad. He also had the best three-cone and 20-yard shuttle results among the limited number of corners that performed those drills.

Opinions on Ayomanor are varied in draft circles, but his combine performance should move him up draft boards. He ran a 4.44-second 40 with a 1.58-second 10-yard split and showcased both in position drills. The decisiveness with his routes and confidence in his hands were also notable throughout the event.

There aren't many people on the planet who have the combination of size and athleticism that Ingram-Dawkins brings to the table. At 6-foot-5, 276-pounds, Ingram-Dawkins had the best results among interior defensive linemen in the 10-yard split (1.69 seconds), vertical leap (36 inches), broad jump (10-foot-4), three-cone drill (7.28 seconds), and 20-yard shuttle (4.34 seconds) while finishing tied for second in the 40-yard dash (4.86).

Membou posted the fastest 40-yard dash (4.91 seconds) among all offensive linemen that measured in at at least 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds since 2003, according to NFL+. While he won't be asked to run that far at the next level, his impressive 10-yard split (1.74 seconds) and jump testing showcased exceptional lower-body explosiveness that will allow him to block opposing defenders.

Offensive coordinators around the NFL are likely to be excited at the prospect of developing Thornton after he posted a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds. His other tests weren't quite as prolific, but he was the only wideout taller than 6-foot-1 to run a sub-4.4 sprint.