He has all the ingredients kids would want to model their swing after. I'd like to second this sentiment. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. Beyond the magazine. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. Watch as Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II, South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Darius Rush, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo, Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Maryland Terrapins cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett put up the six fastest official 40-yard dash times among all defensive backs invited to participate at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? The Northwestern product had a 4.54 40-yard dash, a 1.61 10-yard split, a 37.50' vertical, and a 10'5" on the broad jump. General manager Jeff Luhnow, slimy assistant GM Brandon Taubman, manager AJ Hinch, and bench coach Alex Cora are no longer running the show, but it doesnt matter. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. That is how fast the Astros secret postseason weapon is. He loves baseball. Play shallow. Here were the 15 fastest prospects from the 2022 draft class: . Here are the fastest 40-yard times by position: Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. Just let him play, watch him swing the bat. Below are the heat maps for both years against all pitch types. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. We hope it feels like a miserable three months. Edge rushers are built different these days. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. They are able to start whenever they want, as the electronic timing method tracks them from start to finish. @BUFootball CB Kalon Barnes was just .01 shy of John Ross' Combine record of 4.22. Despite being 6-foot-2 and 282-pounds, Adebawore worked out with the edge rusher group and put on a show. HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros hugs Jose Altuve after hitting a three run walk off home run in the ninth inning to beat the New York Yankees . "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. We didn't just have the nephew of an NFL great working out at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night; we had the son of one, too. We called him 'enano' in Spanish -- 'the midget.' The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. In other words, theres speed and then theres Myles Straw speed. Hes his own unit of measurement. I really appreciate your response. We're like brothers out there. What changed? Thoughts? Cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks apparently became the fastest cornerback teammates inNFL combine historywith 4.30 and 4.35 40-yard dash times. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. What is the 40-yard dash? There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. The guy's amazing.". Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. As a result, many are interested to see how he tests at the Scouting Combine. "The Astros back then, they looked for big players, physically strong and tall. originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Its already happening. For me, to be able the last three years to watch him grow, develop a relationship with him, see how he's impacted his teammates, hopefully he can add an MVP to that trophy case here this season.". Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. This allows me to go back and evaluated after the Combine is complete and the 40-yard dash numbers are in. 11:04 am ET, tied for the fifth-fastest at the combine ever, CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. In many ways, Straw looks like Astros manager A.J. And that's the same thing that I've experienced with Altuve. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2 and No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Comparing uncle and nephew. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. The foot touching down is the trigger. When you were at recess, being the fastest kid in school was a distinct honor. Tyquan Thornton (Baylor WR), 4.28 seconds, Calvin Austin III (Memphis WR), 4.32 seconds, Zyon McCollum (Sam Houston State CB), 4.33 seconds, Christian Watson (North Dakota State WR), 4.36 seconds, Alontae Taylor (Tennessee CB), 4.36 seconds, Amare Barno (Virginia Tech EDGE), 4.36 seconds. The backwards hat and upright posture was replaced by the wide stance and no stride (even though Albert has always had a stride). He can pinpoint where he wants to hit it. Draft prospects are taking the field this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, with many participating in the 40-yard dash. The way he walked on the field, handled himself, how quick his hands were. SAN FRANCISCO -- As Jose Altuve dug into the plate in the sixth inning with the bases loaded, he was greeted with a familiar chant that often accompanies him away from home. The greatest lineups ever? No one needs to tell him that every dash counts. The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Nice article. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson discusses how his uncle, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson, made an impact on his career. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. Our favorite two segments to analyze are 0-20 and 10-40, and the formula for success is simple: 2.70 seconds from 0-20 yards and 3.00 seconds from 10-40 yards. Hell spend only a minimum amount of time playing in the outfield too. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. I just want to get a chance.' Today, we look back at No. He is able to keep his back heel down until it is forced up. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. NFL Throwback 725K subscribers Subscribe 80K views 1 year ago #AmericanFootball #NFL #NFLThrowback Check out the slowest and fastest. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. This model has stuck over the years. And by the fifth, sixth day [of the tryout camp], I told the staff, 'For being a 15-,16-year-old kid, this kid has a good feel of what was going on at the plate.' And then getting an opportunity to watch him play in spring training games, I mean, he may be 5-foot-6, but he played like he's 6-foot-6. This will be their chance to strut their stuff in front of NFL executives and coaches to try and raise their draft stock for the 2023 NFL Draft in April.. Currently, the 31-year-old Altuve is 14th among active MLB players with 1,716 hits. With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Altuve has demonstrated the ability to get on base at around a .300 clip, and once there, he has had. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. Scouts who are trained to never judge a player specifically by stature and size found it difficult to get beyond their initial impression when he took the field. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. AL PEDRIQUE: "In all the years I've been involved with the game, Altuve was a special situation. Wow. Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. 40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds Three-cone: 6.96 seconds Bench Press: 7 Johnny Johnson Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 196 pounds Hand Size: 10 inches Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches Broad Jump: 10-1. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. Video unavailable Watch on. Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer explains how he's approaching his upcoming free agency. Calijah Kancey showed off his speed in a major way on Day 1, logging a 4.67-second 40-yard dash. The game is too dangerous: Perfect Game scouts assign a PG grade to all players that are evaluated at a PG Showcase. 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. When Altuve faced a breaking ball on the outside edge before 2014, he was toast. Thanks! Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. It was low. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Myles Straw's head-turning speed is a real weapon for the Houston Astros. Gambling Problem? I also mentioned that his pre-2104 stride would leave him vulnerable against pitches on the outer third of the plate. Adetomiwa Adebawore (Northwestern), 4.49 seconds, Yasir Abdullah (Louisville), 4.47 seconds. She Was Just Found in Puerto Rico, Another Bay Area Storm This Weekend: Rain and Snow Forecast, Jakorian Bennett (Maryland), 4.30 seconds, Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State), 4.35 seconds. Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. And the manager got up and he said, 'Come on, man. Bregman delivers on HR ask: 'Hit one for Uvalde', Aces out: Verlander, Cole among Ps out for ASG, Altuve, Rodon, Arenado out of MLB All-Star Game. Its a display of pure speed, an electric jolt in a sport that often finds itself reduced to strikeouts and home runs these days. I had no idea that he was going to end up being here at this point. Altuve was different compared to everybody else. 1 pick, NFL combine 2023: Winners and losers from DB workouts. But this teams DNA is contaminated with guys like Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman all of whom have been insufferable characters ever since the Astros won the World Series in 2017. Players start in a track position and then sprint 40 yards as fast as they can. According to Statcast, Altuve ran at 29.9 feet per second, reaching first base in just 3.33 seconds overall, which is apparently that's the fastest home-to-first time since 2015 when Statcast began collecting data. The average time for this drill is 7.23 seconds, and if anyone logs under seven seconds, they are known to shoot up draft boards. "I've always been. Altuve took it. In 2013 his timing has to be perfect: He has to precisely time his front hip moving forward with the rotation of his upper body. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. We were talking baserunning. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. @IlliniFootball DB Jartavius Martin with an insane 44" vertical.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/KfMTm4xTeA, Calijah Kancey is a 280-pound defensive lineman running an official 4.67 40-time : @NFL pic.twitter.com/SRcnqkv8jv. I think every kid put their hat on backwards at least once and hit a whiffle ball into the imaginary third deck of the Kingdome in their backyard. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. In 2014 he hit .346 in that same location. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. 2017 produced a record-setting WS What is the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL combine? Make sure you hit line drives, hard ground balls.' That is how good Straws jump is. So, one day, I made a decision. While not a perfect representation, the purpose of his drill is to test how well the ends can turn tight corners and get around the offensive line. There is Myles Straw taking off for second base and almost arriving before stunned Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes has even caught Brad Hands pitch. That said, don't sleep on teammate Sydney Brown, who finished right behind Martin in the broad jump (10-foot-10) while jumping 40.5 inches and running the 40 in 4.47 seconds. 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. He takes a lot of pride into hitting, even though he's real humble about it, which is great for me to see that in a guy that has won three batting championships. / AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. "You're a cheater!" the crowd heckled. An easy way to see this is to watch how hitters who land too early tend to have their hips sliding behind them as they hit the ball. 2: Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022 No. Well be updating this list with relevant measurements and drill results as the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine progresses, so be sure to check back. Forever my American League MVP. The improvement in his lower body helped his swing because his upper body was already near ideal. Latest on Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. Jos Carlos Altuve ( Spanish pronunciation: [altue]; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Fastest 40-time for a RB at the NFL Combine. I said, 'OK, he's going to play two days in a row.' In 2013 he hit . He's just six hits shy of getting to No. ET. Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' Having the opportunity to play with a [future] Hall of Famer like Miguel Cabrera for a long time [in Detroit], the players that came over, it never failed, they would come over and after a couple -- two, three -- weeks, they would say, 'Man, I knew he was really good, but god, I didn't know he was that good.' Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alums Aidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. 13 where Starlin . He's an incredible player, and he's evolved and gotten better every single year. For defensive linemen, teams will look at their 10-yard split to see how quickly they can get off the starting line. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Dallas Cowboys plan to place franchise tag on Cowboys running back Tony Pollard if no long-term deal is reached. Altuve had the right size and set of mechanics to be a teaching point for younger players. Hes the little guy who fights. ", A.J. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Even in the 2014 version of Jose he does not start his path to the ball until his front foot is down. He starts his stride plenty early. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. Straws 6.25 60-yard dash time makes him a freak on the basepaths, the type of statistical outlier that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow loves. Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. If you enjoyed it, consider subscribing to Baseball Prospectus. That would beat many of even the NFL's elite receivers. Defensive linemen need to show off their strength in the bench press but also have a chance to demonstrate the power they can generate at the line's interior.