NFL Combine Results 2015: Draft Sleepers Who Boosted Their Stock in Indianapolis

The 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis saw most of the first-round draft prospects live up to the hype.

This left several players who aren't likely to go in the top 32 to fly under the radar. Pro personnel men may have taken notice, and thus plan to pounce when the timing and value is proper, but they won't get a lot of play prior to April 30.

Most of the attention will hone in on the elite players, as mock scenarios revolve around the draft's best players.

Check out the following three who helped themselves in Indy and could be rewarded with a higher draft position than expected. Complete combine results can be found through NFL.com's tracker.

Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

In every athletic drill he participated in, Hundley was among the top performers at the quarterback position, fortifying his case to be the third QB chosen behind Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota.

The former Bruins star shot out of his stance for a 4.63-second 40-yard dash. Then he registered a three-foot vertical leap, a speedy 6.93 seconds in the three-cone drill and had a particularly impressive 20-yard shuttle.

Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith provided context:

Hundley has some red flags to his game, such as pocket presence and the fact that he threw 54 percent of his passes six yards from the line of scrimmage or closer in 2014, per NFL.com's Lance Zierlein.

But that athleticism is undeniable. It was so tantalizing to the Cleveland Browns even when Hundley opted to stay at UCLA last year. ESPN's Adam Schefter implores outsiders not to snooze on Hundley in that context:

The following combine quote from Hundley, via Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is a testament to the signal-caller's competitive nature:

Ed Werder of ESPN adds an anecdote that can't hurt Hundley as he gears up for draft day:

Combine measurements of 6'3", 226 pounds and big 10.5-inch hands proved that Hundley fulfills all the prototypical size requirements for an NFL franchise passer. His dual-threat capabilities stand out as well in a QB class that lacks any depth.

Hundley has the arm talent to make all the throws the pro-style game requires. The big learning curve he'll face is adjusting to more intricate schematics and standing tall in the pocket as the speed of the game picks up.

Toughness, leadership and intangibles work in Hundley's favor, as does learning from an accomplished QB like Kurt Warner. If the mental side of the game clicks for him, Hundley could net some fortunate team in need an absolute steal in the draft.

Jaquiski Tartt, SS, Samford

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Little was known of Tartt before he took the field in Indianapolis, which comes as little surprise since he played at Samford.

But the game film Bleacher Report's Ian Wharton dug up shows a skill set from Tartt to suggest he belongs in the NFL:

Tartt takes proper pursuit angles, is a violent tackler at 6'1", 228 pounds and has evident instincts in roaming the secondary. Though he didn't face the competition, the FCS All-American boosted his stock with a 4.53-second 40 and an explosive broad jump of 124 inches.

Matt Bowen of Bleacher Report compared Tartt's size and speed to consensus top safety prospect Landon Collins—and hinted at how Tartt hasn't shied away from flashing his talents to NFL evaluators:

To give others an idea of what might be expected of Tartt moving forward, Sports Illustrated's Doug Farrar pulled no punches in giving the Samford star quite the compliment:

If Tartt is anything close to what Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Kam Chancellor is, he can't stay on the draft board for too long. Improving in pass coverage is paramount as Tartt makes the NFL leap.

Chancellor was a fifth-round pick in 2010 for perceived weaknesses in his game, and many teams in need at strong safety have to be kicking themselves.

Collins will get all the deserved acclaim as the top-tier player and superior cover safety out of Alabama's powerhouse program. Just don't sleep on Tartt. He has the tools to be something special, even if he isn't as prominently discussed now.

Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State

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Whereas Hundley and Tartt can cause a stir with their measurables alone, the more diminutive Lockett is the ultimate prove-it player with a chip on his shoulder.

Whoever drafts Lockett can take comfort in the fact that he has the college production, game-film traits and combine numbers that project well for him to thrive as a slot receiver.

K-State Athletics highlighted how rampant Lockett's name is in the Wildcats' gridiron record books:

Lockett can gain separation with the best receivers in this class thanks to his route-running precision and lateral quickness. His excellence in this area helped him to 11 touchdown catches in each of the past two seasons and 187 receptions.

Another attribute is Lockett's open-field vision, which is not only present after the catch but also on special teams. In his first two collegiate seasons, Lockett returned four kickoffs to the house and took two punts to paydirt as a senior.

Now onto Lockett's combine performance, where he showed the straight-line speed and change of direction that gave Big 12 defensive coordinators nightmares.

Name	Height	Weight	40-yard dash	Vertical	Broad Jump	3-cone	20-yard shuttle
Tyler Lockett	5'10"	182 lbs.	4.40	35.5	120"	6.89 sec.	4.07 sec.
T.Y. Hilton	5'10"	183 lbs.	4.34	35.5	119"	7.03 sec.	4.36 sec.

The numbers compare quite closely to what Indianapolis Colts dynamo T.Y. Hilton posted at his Florida International pro day before being drafted in the third round in 2012 (h/t NFLDraftScout.com). Hilton's combine measurements are used in the table above.

At Lucas Oil Stadium, Hilton's home venue, Lockett ran a 4.4 40, a 4.07 20-yard shuttle and showed extended burst in an 11.14-second 60-yard shuttle run. Tipping the scales a bit thicker than expected at 182 pounds was an added bonus.

Chris B. Brown of Grantland is a Lockett believer, as is Bleacher Report's Adam Lefkoe:

The wide receiver class of 2014 will go down in history as one of the best, but the 2015 crop boasts its own elite talent. Kevin White, Amari Cooper and DeVante Parker all figure to factor into the early first-round picture.

Jaelen Strong put on a show in Indianapolis himself, while Dorial Green-Beckham is another Day 1 possibility.

In total, there are five wideouts with a strong chance of being chosen in the first round—just as many as 2014 boasted. This means players like Lockett could easily slide to the second or third rounds, or even the third day.

Given the dedication he's displayed to his craft, what he did at Kansas State and how swell he looked at the combine, Lockett has the makings of being the ultimate draft sleeper.