NFL Combine 2012: Players That Stole the Show in Indianapolis

The 2012 NFL Scouting Combine saw several players' draft stock rise and fall, but only a select few really blew everyone away. 

Each and every player that attended had the opportunity to impress scouts, and some did so more than others. Of course, for every player that truly wowed the scouts, there was somebody that was a huge disappointment.

All NFL teams will take the information they gathered over the combine and figure out who they believe the best players are, and those that dominated in Indianapolis will certainly not be forgotten.

With that said, here are some of the players that stole the show at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine. 

Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

No other player at the combine impressed the way Poe did on Monday. 

Since the defensive tackle class for 2012 is weaker-than-normal, Poe needed to stand out and make his presence known at the combine. He did that and more securing his spot in the first-round of the 2012 NFL draft. 

Poe posted an unofficial 40-yard-dash time of 4.87. His official was 4.98, which is still incredible for a guy that is 6'4" and 346 lbs. He did that right after he put up a combine-best 44 reps in the 225 lb. bench press.

He was very explosive, and scouts will remember his incredible performance as they continue to prep for April's draft. 

Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor 

The Heisman Trophy winner didn't throw, but he made up for that by showcasing his amazing athletic ability and excelling in the interviews. 

You won't hear anyone say anything negative about Griffin's showing at the combine, unless they're talking about his decision not to throw. 

Griffin was the top performer among quarterbacks with a 4.41 40-yard-dash and a 39 inch vertical. He's a phenomenal athlete, and he solidified his place as the No. 2 prospect behind Andrew Luck in the class of 2012. 

Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech 

Before the combine, some may not have heard of Hill. After all, he comes from an option attack team, so his numbers weren't chart toppers by any means. 

However, after his outing at the combine, it's safe to say some late first-round teams are going to consider drafting Hill. 

He led all wide receivers with a 40-yard-dash time of 4.36, which is blazing speed that some teams are probably drooling about right now. 

Listed at 6'4", 215 pounds, Hill has the tools to excel in the NFL, and he put on one heck of a show at the combine, taking a major leap up on teams' draft boards.