2011 NFL Draft: Jake Locker and the 10 Biggest Workout Warriors

The NFL combine can erase any success or failures a player had during their college career. Underachieve during the season, but run a 4.2 forty meter dash and your name climbs up the ladder. Have a stellar college career but prove to be weaker than your competition in strength tests and none of your college accomplishments matter. 

Ten players to watch in this year's combine. 

Nick Fairley

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Nick Fairley #90 of the Auburn Tigers reacts during their Tostitos BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Ge

We remember his national championship performance, but will Fairley still be in top physical condition to warrant a number one pick? The strength will not leave but scouts will be interested to see where his conditioning is at.

Da'Quan Bowers

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Da'Quan Bowers #93 of the Clemson Tigers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The combine is Bowers chance to show everyone he may be the new version of Julius Peppers. 

He also may be the number one pick if he wows the scouts. 

A.J. Green

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A.J. Green will shine in the forty and his vertical leap. This is his time to remind people why he might be the best wide receiver since Randy Moss.

Robert Quinn

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Robert Quinn #42 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after a sack with teammate Marvin Austin #9 against the East Carolina Pirates at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by St

Lot of defensive ends are ranked high in mock drafts all over the internet. Game tape does not matter anymore, Quinn can make himself stand out at the combine.

Blaine Gabbert

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TEMPE, AZ - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers drops back to pass during the Insight Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Sun Devil Stadium on December 28, 2010 in Tempe, Arizona. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 27-24. (P

With Andrew Luck out, Gabbert could be the first quarterback selected in the NFL draft. Not if he doesn't thrive at the combine. 

Jake Locker will set the bar high on physical tests and Gabbert must prove to be at the same level. He needs teams to see him as a franchise guy not as another Chase Daniel backup guy.

Jake Locker

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SEATTLE - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies passes against the Stanford Cardinal on October 30, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Locker seems to have better off-seasons than regular seasons. 

Nothing will make scouts forget about the Senior Bowl faster than a few off the charts workouts. 

Nate Solder

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BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 04: Brian Orakpo #98 of the Texas Longhorns rushes against Nate Solder #78 the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 4, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado. Texas defeated Colorado 38-14. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Solder was 315 lbs at the Senior Bowl. What will he weigh in at the combine? Will he have gained the right type of weight. 

Pat Devlin

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 30: Joe Flaco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 30, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Who? He played where? 

Gettyimages did not even have a photo of Devlin on file. 

Pat Devlin played quarterback for Delaware and had a very successful season while showing tremendous upside. Delaware alumni Joe Flacco has made it work, why not Devlin? 

He will have to have a strong performance to pass names like Gabbert, Locker, and Newton. 

Owen Marecic

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EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 2: Fullback Owen Marecic #48 of the Stanford Cardinal adjusts his helmet during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 52-31. (P

We all know Owen Marecic is tough. He played on both sides of the ball which is unheard of in today's game. The combine is his time to show he can be an NFL fullback. Maybe even a linebacker too. There's at least one coach out there who knows his worth (Jim Harbaugh), the combine is Owen's time to stand out. 

Niles Paul

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 13: Niles Paul #24 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers finishes off a reception against the Kansas Jayhawks during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated Kansas 20-3. (Photo by Eric Franc

Niles Paul could be the steal of this draft going off the board somewhere in the fourth or fifth round. For Paul he needs to show the scouts early of his talents to gain a larger contract.