NFL Combine 2015: Analyzing Most Outstanding Workout Results for Top Prospects

The 2015 NFL Scouting Combine is complete, and league personnel are frantically altering prospect rankings on their draft boards before the next round of player analysis—pro days and interviews—comes around.

Before the week-long event at Lucas Oil Stadium, we had a pretty good idea of what every prospect brings to the table based on his college film. While some players lived up to expectations—and others didn't—a select few delivered some jaw-dropping showings that left the draft community in a state of wonderment.

The prospects in question were already considered to be first-round selections, and their combine performances will likely lead to their names being called earlier than previously anticipated on April 30. Here's a look at the players who really stood out in Indianapolis, followed by a handful of notables.

Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson

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We've seen some impressive workout warriors throughout the history of the combine, and Clemson's Vic Beasley is up there with the best. The linebacker entered Indianapolis following some great production as a pass-rusher with the Tigers, and he was expected to showcase a great deal of athleticism. Well, scouts received much more than they bargained for.

Beasley absolutely lit up the 40-yard dash, topping all players at his position with a time of 4.53 seconds. For a player who measured in at 6'3" and 246 pounds, that's an insane number. Just how good was it? Well, it just happened to be faster than both Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton, via NFL on CBS:

But we already knew he would be fast. What about strength? Well, he excelled in that department as well, ripping off 35 reps on the bench press to finish first among linebackers. Beasley didn't stop there.

The Clemson product recorded a 41-inch vertical jump, 130-inch broad jump, 6.91-second three-cone drill and 4.15-second 20-yard shuttle, earning top-performer honors in each drill. Yikes.

Those numbers could possibly propel Beasley into the draft's top 10. He isn't a polished prospect, but Beasley's athleticism gives him an enormous ceiling, and if he can refine his technique, he'll have a chance to become one of the NFL's premier pass-rushers.

Bud Dupree, OLB, Kentucky

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Beasley put on a show, but what Kentucky's Bud Dupree was able to do was simply astonishing. The former Wildcat measured in at 6'4" and 269 pounds—yeah, he's a big linebacker. Despite his massive frame, he still put up some stellar numbers that showcased his freakish athleticism.

Dupree's explosiveness was on display during his 4.56-second 40-yard dash. Putting that time into perspective, he ran just 0.03 seconds slower than Beasley even though he's 20 pounds heavier. While that time earned him top-performer honors, it wasn't his most impressive drill.

The linebacker recorded a crazy 42-inch vertical and 138-inch broad jump, finishing second and first in those drills, respectively. Of course, Twitter was in an uproar following that showing, and Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier relayed his comical take:

Dupree was already seen by many as a prospect who should garner first-round consideration, and his combine workout should solidify that status. Kyle Tucker of The Courier-Journal tweeted how high Dupree could potentially go:

Expect this workout warrior's draft stock to continue to rise leading up to the draft.

Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

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West Virginia's Kevin White put together one of the combine's most freakish performances. At 6'3" and 215 pounds, the wide receiver ran a blazing 4.35-second 40-yard dash, a time that really shouldn't be possible for a player of his size. The reaction from Bleacher Report's Matt Miller says it all:

That drill wasn't the only one in which White received top-performer honors, as he showed a great deal of strength ripping off 23 reps on the bench press. His day included a 36.5-inch vertical jump, a 123-inch broad jump, a 6.92-second three-cone drill, a 4.14-second 20-yard shuttle and an 11.52-second 60-yard shuttle.

White's tape with the Mountaineers was already impressive, but he reaffirmed what we all saw on his film during positional drills. His cuts were crisp, he showed good acceleration off the line, he tracked the deep ball well and he showed very soft hands.

Before the combine began, there were questions surrounding who was actually the draft's top receiver. While Alabama's Amari Cooper is a polished prospect—and will still get votes to be the top wideout off the board—it will be extremely difficult for any wide receiver-needy teams to overlook the physical tools and upside White brings to the table.

Honorable Mentions

Player	Pos.	40	Bench	Vert	Broad	3-Cone	20	60
Maxx Williams	TE	4.78	17 reps	34.5"	117"	N/A	4.37	12.31
Ali Marpet	C	4.98	30 reps	30.5"	108"	7.33	4.47	N/A
Marcus Mariota	QB	4.52	N/A	36"	121"	6.87	4.11	N/A
Melvin Gordon	RB	4.52	19 reps	35"	126"	7.04	4.07	11.00
Trae Waynes	CB	4.31	19 reps	38"	122"	7.06	4.39	N/A

All prospect measurements and combine results courtesy of NFL.com's results tracker.