'3-cone – The cone drill tests a player’s ability to change direction at speed. All data was collected by Zach Whitman of 3 Sigma Athlete. Think of these values as you would a 4.50 second 40-yard dash time. Today I figured I’d pair that information with some common scores to help you get a feel for what is good for each event. I wrote about all the different events and what they measure a couple of years ago. While each is important to NFL teams, fans often struggle to piece together what they’re seeing in a drill with how it translates onto the field. While everyone is familiar with the 40-yard dash and the bench press, the rest of the tests tend to get confusing. 330 players will work their way through a serious of tests, medial evaluations, and interviews. Players from all over the country will begin arriving in Indianapolis for the annual NFL Combine on Tuesday.
A brief primer on each NFL Combine event including what the test measures and what value constitutes a good score for various position groups.
