Man so excited to see all these guys showing out. Really helps ISUs perception for the NFL which has already improved drastically since CMC got here. Shoutout to S&C staff also for getting these guys ready
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I wonder if the current S&C staff are a big contributor to these guys showing out. We've improved our recruiting quite a bit but these combine results have been a nice surprise.
Posting some content I'm coming up on today:
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Higgins built on his standout Senior Bowl performance with a strong effort Saturday. He ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, exceeding the low-to-mid 4.5 range that was predicted coming in. Higgins also jumped 39 inches in the vertical and 10-foot-8 on the broad jump, showing that he can climb the ladder and catch the ball over defenders. He was expected to be third- or fourth-round option, but I wouldn't be surprised if he goes inside the top-75 picks.
Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
Entering the combine, I had Noel in a Round 2 stack of receivers alongside Jayden Higgins and Tre Harris (Ole Miss). I might have to separate Noel a bit after a fantastic performance Saturday. He started off great with a 41 ½-inch vertical and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, then showed his burst and long speed with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. I'm a sucker for slot receivers with deep speed, and that's exactly with the 5-foot-10, 194-pound Noel. -- Miller
Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Porter was a third-rounder before the combine, but his on-field performance shifts him into the second-round picture. He ran 4.30 in the 40-yard dash with a 1.49-second 10-yard split. He also had 10-foot, 11-inch broad jump, second among cornerbacks. He's a former receiver who is still raw in his technique at corner, but the traits are there.
Who are the biggest risers from Day 3?
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Higgins built on his standout Senior Bowl performance with a strong effort Saturday. He ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, exceeding the low-to-mid 4.5 range that was predicted coming in. Higgins also jumped 39 inches in the vertical and 10-foot-8 on the broad jump, showing that he can climb the ladder and catch the ball over defenders. He was expected to be third- or fourth-round option, but I wouldn't be surprised if he goes inside the top-75 picks.
Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
Entering the combine, I had Noel in a Round 2 stack of receivers alongside Jayden Higgins and Tre Harris (Ole Miss). I might have to separate Noel a bit after a fantastic performance Saturday. He started off great with a 41 ½-inch vertical and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, then showed his burst and long speed with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. I'm a sucker for slot receivers with deep speed, and that's exactly with the 5-foot-10, 194-pound Noel. -- Miller
12 risers beyond Round 1
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Porter was a third-rounder before the combine, but his on-field performance shifts him into the second-round picture. He ran 4.30 in the 40-yard dash with a 1.49-second 10-yard split. He also had 10-foot, 11-inch broad jump, second among cornerbacks. He's a former receiver who is still raw in his technique at corner, but the traits are there.
It's really interesting to see this. I mean, our guys really did well in Indy. I wonder if Campbell has some kind of special consultant he brings in just for combine drills. It would be very smart to do that, because getting players drafted is by far the most important thing in improving recruiting. A couple of first rounders does more than winning 11 games. See hokeyes...they've been selling the nfl for decades now. It also helps that a few of our former players are doing well in the league and are not just backups. We've never had that...multiple guys who are pro bowl type players.
Guys like Brock and Breece doing well in the NFL is so huge for ISU.
I hope that Hutch keeps growing, and if Jaylin/Jayden can both become starters/good players, it will be HUGE for continuing to grow the program.
ISU has to do the “bet on yourself and come here” schtick because we just don’t have the money of some of the big boys.. but we have a fantastic culture, and if we can consistently develop NFL players, it would be HUGE.
I hope that Hutch keeps growing, and if Jaylin/Jayden can both become starters/good players, it will be HUGE for continuing to grow the program.
ISU has to do the “bet on yourself and come here” schtick because we just don’t have the money of some of the big boys.. but we have a fantastic culture, and if we can consistently develop NFL players, it would be HUGE.
No sure when Iowa States pro day is, but I wouldn't be shocked to see a lot of agents watching Noel/Higgins. Noel's getting comped in that Ladd McConkey/Khalil Shakur vibe.
If I'm Noel and maybe even Higgins I'm probably not even working out at ISU's Pro Day. Don't need to. Maybe just run some routes for the scouts.
Noel should only be there to interview and meet with teams. No workouts. No point after that combine performance.
Two Cyclones listed, Jaylin and Darien.
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2025 NFL Draft: One standout at each position from the NFL Scouting Combine
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Would be nice for the program to see all three go in the 2nd round, not sure any of them can move up into the first round.
Correct, why risk any possible injury that doesn't need to happen. He already rose his draft stock. Look what happened to Gunnar Helm. He rolled his ankle pretty good.
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Bengals franchise WR Higgins for 2nd year in row
The Bengals have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year.
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The ISU Combine stat that stood out most to me. Noel bench pressing 225, 23 times!
Montgomery, much thicker, 16 reps.
Nut. JN has been hitting the weight room, BIGTIME.
As well, yet another Great Cyclone, on and off the field.
Post game interviews, pure class act
Montgomery, much thicker, 16 reps.
Nut. JN has been hitting the weight room, BIGTIME.
As well, yet another Great Cyclone, on and off the field.
Post game interviews, pure class act
Not impressed. He only would have been ranked #9 for DTs and not even top 10 (12th) for OL.
After the 40s at the combine, not to mention vert and broad, I would 100% not be doing those drills at pro day if I was Noel, Higgins or Porter.
