Bears Draft Prospects Shine at Combine

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NFL News Today, subscribe and stay game ready. The NFL Scout & Combine brought all draft prospects down to basics in shorts and tees, and a few friends first round talents linked to the Chicago. Bears turned heads with top workouts. Safety Dylan Thineman, defensive tackle Kayla Banks, offensive tackleman Roe Freeling, and ed rusher Howell posted numbers that could push. Them higher on draft boards come April. While some bears mocked draft favorites like Cater McDonald and Peter Woods skip drills altogether and others blended into the pack, these four separated themselves in Indianapolis. Thineman from Oregon especially impressed Bears fans watching for secondary help. Thineman's 4.35 second 40 yard dash ranked fourth among safeties paired with a 41-inch vertical that was second at the position. His instincts make him a versatile defender, potentially too good to pass if he lasts to the bear's late first round spot.

1:03Banks, a massive 6-foot 6-327-pound Florida Lyman, ran 5.05 seconds in the 40 despite his size. A 9-foot 6-inch broad jump, good for second among defensive tackles. Freeling from Georgia earned the second best overall athletic score ever for offensive tackles at 6-foot 7-315 pounds, dominating jumps and speed tests. Howell from Texas A&M tie for the best 10 yards split at 1.58 seconds among ed rusher's crucial for past rushing even if jumps were weaker. These stands could reshape bears draft plans as they eye upgrades across the defense in line. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. to be more careful.