Kirkpatrick stands out in final day at combine

NFL.com news: Claiborne, Kirkpatrick stand out in final day at combine

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Kirkpatrick sufficiently addressed concerns about his speed and quickness by blazing times in the high 4.4-range in the 40-yard dash on stopwatches in the stands. He also exhibited smooth turns and transitions in position drills, allowing coaches to assess his ability to fit into schemes built primarily around zone concepts. In addition, Kirkpatrick caught the ball well in drills and quieted some of the criticism regarding his hands after he finished his career with only three interceptions. If he performed as well in the interview room as he demonstrated on the field, Kirkpatrick should re-enter the discussion as a likely top-15 pick.

See who else improved their draft stock here.


Someone who probably didn't help himself--DeQuan Menzie. He ran a pedestrian 4.74 official time in the 40 (though stopwatches in the stands had him a bit faster) and didn't appear to care much. He will need to perform better at Alabama's Pro Day on March 7 in Tuscaloosa. Going into the combine, many had Menzie going in the second or third round.