Not that Kiper is remotely accurate in terms of specific fit/placement but I think his "stock up/stock down" type articles at least reflect the general consensus of the scouting & FO communities.
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The Barron blurb:
"Here's what I wrote last Thursday before the combine workouts kicked off in our preview: "If he posts something in the 4.4s in the 40-yard dash, I think he locks into Round 1. But if he's 4.5 seconds or worse, Barron probably slides into Round 2."
Well, how about 4.39? I had him at No. 30 to Buffalo in last week's mock, but he probably deserves serious consideration in the middle of Round 1 now -- maybe at No. 16 to Arizona or No. 17 to Cincinnati. Barron answered the speed question, which was really the last concern about his game. He plays all over the defense with his versatility and has the ball skills to make plays (five picks and 10 pass breakups last season)."
And the Golden blurb:
Texas teammate Isaiah Bond might have received the buzz coming into the combine, but Golden stole it with a 4.29-second run in the 40. He has serious wheels. Golden didn't do the jumps, but that 40 time will propel him up the board. His production was impressive last season (987 yards and nine touchdowns), and he emerged as the Longhorns' top receiver, despite the expectation that Bond would be that guy.
Golden entered combine week as my No. 5 receiver in the class and in the early-Round 2 mix. But now, he is probably a top-25 pick. The Steelers (No. 21) and Chargers (No. 22) could give him a long look.
Kiper's top risers from the NFL combine: 18 prospects who most helped their draft stock
Mel Kiper Jr. picks out prospects who boosted their NFL draft stock in Indianapolis, including Jahdae Barron and Nick Emmanwori.
The Barron blurb:
"Here's what I wrote last Thursday before the combine workouts kicked off in our preview: "If he posts something in the 4.4s in the 40-yard dash, I think he locks into Round 1. But if he's 4.5 seconds or worse, Barron probably slides into Round 2."
Well, how about 4.39? I had him at No. 30 to Buffalo in last week's mock, but he probably deserves serious consideration in the middle of Round 1 now -- maybe at No. 16 to Arizona or No. 17 to Cincinnati. Barron answered the speed question, which was really the last concern about his game. He plays all over the defense with his versatility and has the ball skills to make plays (five picks and 10 pass breakups last season)."
And the Golden blurb:
Texas teammate Isaiah Bond might have received the buzz coming into the combine, but Golden stole it with a 4.29-second run in the 40. He has serious wheels. Golden didn't do the jumps, but that 40 time will propel him up the board. His production was impressive last season (987 yards and nine touchdowns), and he emerged as the Longhorns' top receiver, despite the expectation that Bond would be that guy.
Golden entered combine week as my No. 5 receiver in the class and in the early-Round 2 mix. But now, he is probably a top-25 pick. The Steelers (No. 21) and Chargers (No. 22) could give him a long look.
