7 prospects who will blow up the NFL Combine

By Jon Dove | Feb 28, 2019

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) lines up for a play during the Citrus Bowl game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2019 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 8: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass during a game against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels defeated the Salukis 76-41. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

Height: 6 feet 4 inches

Weight: 230lbs

D.K. Metcalf has recently seen the hype around his draft stock rise due to a photo. This photo shows Metcalf looking extremely buff after a workout. What it really shows is what type of massive human being he is.

Has D.K. Metcalf been working out ahead of the draft? Oh, we couldn't tell 😳 pic.twitter.com/udyXBCBc2e
— FanSided (@FanSided) February 11, 2019

Opposing NFL defenders will obviously have a tough time getting physical with Metcalf. He is expected to have some impressive measurables and do well in the strength drills.

The one concern with all that bulk is if it hinders his movement. A wide receiver needs body flexibility and control. Bulkier players can struggle adjusting their body to poorly-thrown balls. This will make the agility drills important for Metcalf.

Todd McShay has said that it’s possible that Metcalf posts a low 4.4 40-yard dash. This would be a very impressive number for such a big-bodied wide receiver.

It’ll be important for any team interested in Metcalf to realize that he is the typical big target. He’s someone who will look to out-muscle the opponent and uses his body to gain position. This isn’t someone you should ask to run a complete route tree or work out of the slot.

That would be like trying to fit a muscular square in a round hole.

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