NFL Combine 2012 Results: What We Learned at the 2012 Combine

The 2012 National Football League Scouting Combine is in the rear-view mirror. As is the case every year, while some will overreact to the comings and goings of the NFL's annual meat market, there are some valuable lessons that have been learned.

Here's a quick peek at some of the big lessons we can take away from this year's shindig in Indianapolis. 

We can't all be Chris Johnson

The 40-yard dash is always one of the most scrutinized drills leading up to the combine. Fans and media types alike debate not only who will be the combine's fastest man, but what time they'll peel off in the "dash for cash."

It was a bit of a surprise when Central Florida cornerback Josh Robinson took home the mantle of this year's fastest man. In doing so, he gave his draft stock a huge shot in the arm.

That being said, his 4.33-second time was nowhere near the combine record, which was set by Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, who ripped off a 4.24-second 40 in 2008. 

The big man can move

Every year, the combine features at least one player who shoots up draft boards as a result of an outstanding showing at Lucas Oil Stadium.

2012 was no exception.

Memphis defensive tackle Dontari Poe led all participants with 44 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. What's more, he popped some eyes from sockets with a sub-five-second 40-yard dash. This was stunning given Poe's robust 346-pound frame.

What I meant to say was

The interview process is an important part of the evaluation of incoming prospects.

While Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin dazzled the media in his sit down, other players weren't so fortunate. Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict played the blame game and cornerback Janoris Jenkins of North Alabama tried to remember how many kids he has. 

I should have just stayed in bed

The interviews were the least of Burfict's problems in Indy. The enigmatic Sun Devils star followed up a shaky question and answer session with a horrible performance in drills, leaving the stock of a player once considered a first-round pick not worth the paper it was written on.