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The Curious Case of the Combine Arm Length

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          Something strange is happening with prospect measurements this year, particularly when it comes to arm length for offensive linemen. Offensive tackles face the most scrutiny when it comes to physical measurements because of their crucial role in protecting quarterbacks. NFL teams generally prefer their tackles to have an arm length of at least 34 inches, with 33 inch arms being good enough to get by. It is almost unheard of for a long-term NFL starter at tackle to have arms shorter than 33 inches long. However, multiple offensive linemen who have been measured twice during the pre-draft process have seen significant discrepancies between their numbers, larger than what has been observed in previous years.      At this year’s NFL Combine, scouts were eager to get official measurements on some of the top offensive line prospects, but the results raised more questions than answers. Many of the most desired tackles came in with shorter-...

2025 NFL Combine Recap - Quarterbacks

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  The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine officially came to and end on March 2nd. Among the 15 quarterbacks in attendance, 13 prospects participated in the throwing drills, and 3 of them also participated in the usual circuit of general athleticism drills. Here is a recap of everything we saw from the quarterback prospects at the 2025 NFL Combine: As expected, Cam Ward did not participate in any drills at the Combine. For his measurements there were no major surprises, though his official height of 6 foot 1 and 5/8 inches and his hand size of 9 inches were both a bit smaller than expected. Otherwise, it was a quiet weekend for the man projected to be the first quarterback drafted this year. Shedeur Sanders did not participate in any drills either, but he made headlines with some of his interview answers. He responded to reports asking why NFL teams should draft him with confident answers that referenced his winning record at Colorado, his desire to change a team's culture, and having the sa...