Playmakers from the Combine that jumped up the Colts draft board
By Brad Marr
These wide receivers put in work during their performances
WR Skyy Moore – Western Michigan
Skyy Moore may have been the most impressive wide out at the combine. Scouts were turning heads left and right on this Western Michigan product. His official 4.41 40 combined with game tape and his route running during drills solidified his status as a day two prospect, right where the Colts need him to be.
WR Christian Watson – North Dakota State
Christian Watson has been making plays under the radar for far too long to go unnoticed. At his size, 6-foot-4, 208 pounds, his speed is was off the charts. Watson ran an official 4.36 40-yard dash which is practically track speed.
WR Wan’Dale Robinson – Kentucky
If you’ve been following the SEC conference and specifically the Kentucky Wildcats at all, you know Wan’Dale Robinson and what he does to a team’s secondary. A tidbit of information that’s rather important, the Rams hired former UK Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen. Coen’s pro-style offense helped evolve Robinson into one of the most dynamic weapons in college football in 2021. For a small guy, 5-foot-8, he plays like a superstar and could be available for Indy later on day two of the draft.
WR Bo Melton – Rutgers
Rutgers isn’t exactly known for being a top performer, nor are they any sort of factory for NFL talent but every so often you get a guy like Bo Melton. His stats may not highlight exactly what kind of athlete he is, but his ability determines otherwise. You can find him around the top of the Combine results at just about any category you name. With an official 4.34 40 time and 38-inch vertical, Bo doubled his worth.
WR Kevin Austin Jr – Notre Dame
Deep Threat is Kevin Austin Jr’s forte. Actually, there’s probably not a better guy that specializes in the mold as a deep threat in this class. His highlights at Notre Dame are filled with jump-ball situations, sideline catches, and torching defenders with his 4.43 speed. If he can replicate those kinds of plays in the NFL, Indianapolis would be glad to add him to the WR room.
WR Tyquan Thornton – Baylor
What’s a wideout list without the fastest WR at the Combine? Tyquan Thornton has blazing speed, nearly breaking the Combine record. The former Baylor Bear clocked in at 4.28 at the Combine. That’s faster than Parris Campbell’s 4.31 and could, no, will be a factor in his availability in April. Say the Colts want to add another fast WR from the combine, Thorton could give Campbell a run for his money.