NFL Combine 2011 Results: 10 Winners and Losers of This Weekend's Workouts

What a weekend it was at the 2011 NFL Combine. We were finally able to see what some of the top prospects were made of as they were placed back into the spotlight. 

There were a few players that really needed to do well because people have constantly scrutinized them. Other prospects used this time to solidify themselves as the best candidates at their positions. 

As with every combine, some players shined while others struggled. Here are five winners and five losers from this past weekend's workouts. 

Winner: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown during the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty I

Julio Jones stole the show this weekend as he made his case to be the best receiver in the draft. He did just about all he could do to prove he is just as worthy of a top-10 pick as A.J. Green is.

Jones ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash and recorded the best broad jump among wideouts at 11'3". He also had a 38-inch vertical jump and looked good catching the ball. 

He won't go ahead of Green in the draft, but Jones definitely put himself in the talks of being a top-10 pick.  

Winner: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

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PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Derrick Coleman #33 of the UCLA Bruins runs from Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers at the Rose Bowl on November 6, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Paea wowed everyone when he broke the record for the 225-pound bench press with 49 repetitions. The second-closest to him was defensive lineman Marvin Austin from North Carolina with 38. 

Paea is listed at 6'1", 303 pounds and showed off his excellent strength. He may not be as tall as other defensive linemen, but he's got the weight and strength to dominate in the trenches.

He brought himself back into the first-round conversation this weekend. Paea is going to be an excellent run stopper, as he gets low and disrupts plays. 

Winner: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Locker answers questions during a media session at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Jake Locker needed to have a great workout at the combine, and he came through. Locker ran a 4.59 40-yard-dash, had a 35-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot broad jump. Locker also led all quarterbacks in the three-cone drill with a time of 6.77. 

While he impressed with the drills, the area he had to do the best in was throwing the ball. There have been questions surrounding Locker, and he put them rest with a great throwing session this past weekend.

Locker made all the throws and showcased his accuracy, which was of concern to some. Locker quieted his doubters this weekend, and if he shows this wasn't a fluke and wows scouts on his pro day, he could move back into the first round on draft boards.  

Winner: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

Solder impressed everyone this weekend, proving he is one of the top offensive linemen in the draft. The 6'8", 319-pound tackle displayed great speed and athletic ability for such a big boy. 

Solder ranked in the top five for offensive linemen in the 40-yard-dash with a time of 5.05 seconds. However, what is most important for linemen's 40 times is the initial burst, or the 10-yard split. It measures how quickly they can get going, which is huge in the front lines of the big uglies. Solder led all linemen with a 10-yard split time of 1.63. 

Solder also rated among the best in vertical jump with 32 inches, as well as the broad jump at 9'2".

Winner: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks looks to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Matthew

Mallett faced a lot of questions heading into the NFL combine. Many of those questions were about rumors of drug use. Mallett didn't have the greatest of media interviews, but many are saying his individual team interviews were very solid. 

Mallett proved he has the best arm of all the quarterbacks when he made all the throws during the skill workout. His session was very impressive and Mallett increased his draft stock.  

Loser: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Cam Newton looks on during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

There's no question Newton was extraordinary in the drills that showcased his speed, strength and agility. However, when it came to the most important drill, Newton was disappointing. 

Newton struggled with throwing the ball and was very flustered at times. His timing was off, which is not something he needed to happen since he's vying to be the first quarterback drafted. Newton missed all the deep throws and wasn't very effective on the short routes, either.

His interviews went well, but he was upset when asked about why his disobeyed his coaches in the National Championship game. Sources who were there said he got defensive with his answer. Not a good sign for someone whose maturity is being questioned. 

Loser: Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa

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MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 29: Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the North Team passes over South Team defenders during second quarter of the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 29, 2011 at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Im

Ricky Stanzi had a subpar Senior Bowl performance and really needed to blow scouts away at the combine. But Stanzi fell short of this goal and his draft stock will suffer. 

Many believe Stanzi could be a solid quarterback to draft in the later rounds, and could be something special after a few years of development. However, Stanzi missed on throws and came up short on some of the deep throws.

He still has a lot of work to go, and some teams may pass on him because he could be too much of a risk to develop. 

Loser: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

Baldwin has the size to be great in the NFL. The 6'4", 228-pound receiver had great drills but his skill session didn't go to well. 

Baldwin struggled with the route running this weekend, which will definitely hinder his draft status. He also fell down on one of the routes, which is never a good sign. 

Loser: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn

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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 Christian Petersen

Fairley has a chance to become a winner, but for now he sits on the losers side. He didn't work out this weekend, as the defensive linemen are on display today. 

However, the defensive lineman did weigh in and measure up this weekend, and Fairley shocked several scouts. Many thought Fairley was upwards of 6'5" and over 300 pounds, but at the combine he came in at only 6'3", 291 pounds.

Not many teams will be thrilled with a defensive tackle under 300 pounds. Fairley weighing less than expected could mean he may not be able to hold his own in NFL trenches.  

Loser: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 26: Cody Green #17 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers slips past Jimmy Smith #3 of the Colorado Buffaloes during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17 (Photo by Eric Fran

Smith has still yet to work out and will do so on Tuesday. He is regarded as the third-best cornerback in the draft behind Patrick Peterson and Prince Amukamara. 

Smith has great talent and has a chance to prove he belongs as a winner. However, for right now he is a loser of the weekend because of his poor decision-making during interviews.

Smith was asked how he feels about being compared to NFL corner Nnamdi Asomugaha and answered very poorly. He said he likes the comparison but feels he has better ball skills than Nnamdi.

Very poor choice of words, Jimmy. Now all eyes will be on him in the coming weeks before the draft and into his NFL career.