NFL Combine 2012: Studs Who Shouldn't Show Up to Workout

The 2012 NFL Scouting Combine is under way, and a few players will soon find they would have been better off being a no-show. 

It's a great experience for all, as these big-time college athletes get to display their skills in front of scouts.

However, some players are certain to flop and others stand nothing to gain, which is why they shouldn't workout at the combine in the first place.

The scouting combine has a huge impact on a player's draft status. With that said, here are a few players that would be better off not participating at all. 

Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 

The best prospect in the draft should only focus on the interview portion of the combine and skip the workout process. 

Yes, all players should workout in front of scouts, but Luck should put all his focus on his March 22 pro day. Since he is the top dog, Luck has more to lose than he does to gain at the combine. There's no need to risk being out shined by other QBs. 

Everyone already views Luck as the real deal, so let them keep thinking that and then wow them at the pro day. 

Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State 

Widely considered the top receiver in the class of 2012, Blackmon is also a guy that doesn't have much to gain by working out at the combine. 

There is far more to lose for Blackmon, because failing to deliver in front of these scouts will significantly hurt his draft stock. 

Sure, it's debatable if Blackmon should be selected in the top five, but it's in Blackmon's best interest to keep that question going. By working out at the combine, he runs the risk of showing everyone he isn't worthy of a top pick and that will cost him millions. 

Blackmon would benefit from sitting out at the combine, simply because a good workout won't help him that much but a bad one could destroy him. 

Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU 

The best cornerback in the 2012 NFL draft class, Claiborne can see his draft stock suffer drastically by being outperformed at the combine. 

This year, the cornerback position is pretty deep in terms of top talent. One might think Claiborne needs to workout to separate himself, but the reality of it is that he's already considered the top guy. 

There's no need to let other faster cornerbacks get more attention. He can do that by sitting out, but if that happens while he's out there, it won't bode well for his future. 

Claiborne is the real deal in the secondary, therefore he doesn't need the combine as badly as other players. He's going to be a top-10 pick no matter what, so skipping out on the combine is more beneficial to him because it prevents the chances of him hurting his high draft stock.