Key takeaways from Day 4 of NFL combine

The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up Sunday with defensive backs taking the field for drills.

As a number of prospects had plenty to gain or lose in the event's final day, here are four takeaways from the action.

Henderson set to break Florida curse

Recent draft history hasn't been kind to Florida defensive backs. Vernon Hargreaves, Teez Tabor, and Duke Dawson were a few early-round Gator cornerbacks whose college successes failed to translate to the pros. However, CJ Henderson is set to break that trend.

Henderson shined Sunday, recording a blazing 4.39-second 40-yard dash time. He also registered a 37.5-inch vertical leap and a 10-foot-7 broad jump, making him the biggest winner at his position.

Nothing on tape suggests the near-6-foot-1 defender won't succeed in the NFL. Henderson possesses the ball skills, coverage technique, and anticipation that teams look for, and he'll likely be asked to immediately contribute as a rookie. His elite athletic profile and crisp movement in position drills only improved his resume.

Not only did Henderson cement himself as the second-best cornerback in the 2020 class, he also greatly improved his draft stock in Indianapolis. Teams should nab him in the top 20 and not look back.

Small-school safeties shine

Remember the names Kyle Dugger and Jeremy Chinn.

The two talented safety prospects don't exactly hail from elite football factories in Lenoir-Rhyne (Division II) and Southern Illinois (Division I FCS), respectively, but both made a statement at the combine.

Dugger flashed freaky athleticism throughout the afternoon, running his 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds. His lower-body explosion was on full display as well, recording a 42-inch vertical leap and an 11-foot-2 broad jump. Those are fantastic numbers for a 6-foot-1, 217-pound safety.

Chinn's performance was even more impressive considering he measured slightly taller and heavier than Dugger. He leaped out of the gym with a 41-inch vertical and led all defensive backs with an 11-foot-6 broad jump. The ball-hawking safety capped his spectacular day with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash.

Small school freaks at this #Combine

Kyle Dugger
42" vert (97th percentile)
11'2" broad (97th percentile)
4.50 40 (75th percentile)

Jeremy Chinn
41" vert (95th percentile)
11'6" broad (98th percentile)
4.46 40 (86th percentile)

- Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 1, 2020

The exciting pair of young prospects, who combine strong tape with high athletic upside, made themselves some money this weekend. Once relative unknowns, Dugger and Chinn are now locked into the early portion of Day 2, while the former could possibly be selected in Round 1.

CB class rivals WRs

We've heard all the talk regarding how deep this year's wide receiver class is, but the cornerbacks may be just as strong.

Behind Jeff Okudah and Henderson, a number of talented defenders performed well in Indianapolis. Kristian Fulton was a big winner Sunday, quieting concerns about his long-distance speed with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash. TCU's Jeff Gladney and Clemson's A.J. Terrell followed suit, as both ranked inside the top five in the 40-yard dash while the former shined with a 37.5-inch vertical.

This crop of prospects also has its share of blazing nickel defenders. Javelin Guidry from Utah and Troy Pride Jr. from Notre Dame ran outstanding 40-yard dash times of 4.29 and 4.40, respectively.

Solid performances from the likes of Tulsa's Reggie Robinson II, Wake Forest's Essang Bassey, and Auburn's Noah Igbinoghene proved just how deep this year's cornerback class is. And we haven't even mentioned Damon Arnette or Jaylon Johnson. Teams in need of secondary help will love the plethora of options available to them in Round 1 and beyond.

Fans miss out on top prospects

Moving the combine to prime time was an overall success in terms of ratings, but viewers still missed out on the draft's top prospects, including on Sunday.

Grant Delpit, who many consider to be this year's premier safety, didn't participate in any drills as he recovers from a high ankle sprain. His top competition, Alabama's Xavier McKinney, pulled up toward the end of his first 40-yard dash after appearing to suffer cramps. He opted not to participate in the rest of the event, thus ending his opportunity to surpass Delpit.

The cornerback group also suffered a hit to its top prospect. After running the 40-yard dash, Okudah fell awkwardly while tracking a pass. He appeared to avoid a major injury, but he called it a day following the scare.

And Jeff Okudah falls awkwardly and gets injured... pic.twitter.com/7tWEFD7J2p

- Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 1, 2020

Sunday's injuries, unfortunately, continued a trend seen throughout the week, with top prospects pulling out of one, or many, events. More eyes were on the players in 2020, but they still missed out on a handful of the league's future stars.

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