NFL Combine 2015: Workout Schedule and Predictions for Top Performers

The NFL Scouting Combine has hosted the league's best players since its inception in 1982; however, not all of those greats posted mind-blowing numbers (see: Tom Brady). Conversely, the event has been blown up by workout warriors who never really panned out in the NFL—interestingly enough, there has been a recent Vernon Gholston sighting.

This year, more than 300 prospects will participate in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. NFL scouts, coaches and executives will get up-close looks at each of their coveted players, and they're tasked with sorting out the future studs from the potential busts—a virtually impossible endeavor.

We won't know which players from this year's draft class will turn into future Pro Bowlers and which will spend more time in free agency than on 53-man rosters for quite some time, but we can guess which will light it up in Indianapolis. That said, let's take a look at the combine's schedule, current records and predict a few top performers for 2015.

2015 NFL Scouting Combine Information

Date	Time (ET)	Workouts	TV
Fri., Feb. 20	9 a.m.	OL, TE	NFLN
Sat., Feb. 21	9 a.m.	RB, QB, WR	NFLN
Sun., Feb. 22	9 a.m.	LB, DL	NFLN
Mon., Feb. 23	9 a.m.	DB	NFLN

All combine dates and times courtesy of NFL.com.

Live Stream: NFL Now

Online Coverage: NFL.com

Mobile: NFL Mobile

Scouting Combine Records

Event	Year	Player	Pos.	School	Result
40-Yard Dash	2008	Chris Johnson	RB	East Carolina	4.24 sec
Bench Press	2011	Stephen Paea	DT	Oregon State	49 reps
Vert Jump	2009	Donald Washington	CB	Ohio State	45.0"
Broad Jump	2013	Jamie Collins	OLB	Southern Miss	11'7"
3-Cone Drill	2011	Jeffrey Maehl	WR	Oregon	6.42 sec
20-Yard Shuttle	2006	Jason Allen	CB	Tennessee	3.81 sec
60-Yard Shuttle	2014	Brandin Cooks	WR	Oregon State	10.72 sec

Predictions for Top Performers

40-Yard Dash: Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami

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There are several blazing-fast wide receivers in this year's draft class, but Miami's Phillip Dorsett may top the list. He isn't a big-name guy like Amari Cooper or Kevin White, but he has the talent to blow the doors off the combine and make a case to be mentioned in the same breath.

Dorsett lacks the size NFL teams are looking for, but at 5'10", 183 pounds with a ton of shiftiness, speed and agility, he could excel as a slot receiver. Not only does Dorsett have great acceleration, but he has tremendous straight-line speed and can take the top off opposing secondaries once he hits his top gear.

NFL draft analyst Mike Mayock has high expectations for this speedster's 40-yard dash attempt. Here's what he had to say, via Mike Huguenin of NFL.com:

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He might run sub-4.3 (in the 40). My introduction to him came (as a broadcaster) two years ago at Notre Dame, when he dropped two passes on the first series where he was 5 to 10 yards beyond the closest Notre Dame player. I don't think Notre Dame had ever seen a guy run that fast.

He flies and he's gotten more consistent with his hands and route-running. This kid can play and pick the top off any zone.

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While Dorsett has received glowing praise from several analysts, he's still seen as a second- or third-round selection. Should he turn heads in the 40-yard dash, expect his name to be called very early on Day 2 of the draft.

Prediction: 4.28 seconds

Bench Press: Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa

One of the draft's most coveted offensive linemen, Iowa's Brandon Scherff has drawn comparisons to Dallas Cowboys rookie standout Zack Martin. Like Martin, Scherff was a tackle in college; however, due to his enormous strength and build, he may be more inclined to play guard in the NFL.

The biggest knock on Scherff is his lack of quickness, as he can get beat around the edge by faster pass-rushers. Although, what he lacks in explosiveness, he more than makes up for in power. One of the draft's strongest prospects, Scherff was a weight-room hero at Iowa. Here's an example of what he can do:

If Scherff's massive 6'5", 319-pound frame was able to hang clean 410 pounds three times, just imagine what he'll do with 225 pounds in the bench press. Oregon State's Stephen Paea has topped the charts since 2011 after a monstrous 49 reps. There's no reason to think Scherff won't do the same.

Prediction: 49 reps

Vertical Jump: Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn

The vertical jump has been dominated by cornerbacks, as Donald Washington's record of 45" shows; however, this year may be different. Auburn wide receiver Sammie Coates is simply a freakish athlete. No, really—he topped Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports' annual "Freaks" list in 2014.

According to Feldman's findings, this event may not be the only one in which Coates flourishes. The wide receiver reportedly runs a sub 4.3-second 40-yard dash and can bench 405 pounds. That kind of speed-strength combination doesn't come around often. Here's a look at an example of Coates' strength:

Ridiculous.

So, why isn't Coates considered a top-five pick? Well, he is a bit of a developmental player. He looks the part at 6'2" and 201 pounds, and while he has plenty of physical gifts, he proved to be an inconsistent target at Auburn. He needs to improve his route running, ability to track the football and coordination before becoming a factor in the NFL.

Still, the talent is there, and one of Coates' biggest strengths is his leaping ability. He can create an enormous catch radius for his quarterback with his blend of size, length and hops. Feldman reported Coates has already recorded a vertical jump of 44"—just one inch shy of Washington's mark. Let's go ahead and assume he repeats that number at the combine.

Prediction: 44"