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2013 NFL Combine: 40-yard dash, bench press results for running backs [Graph]

| February 24, 2013 at 9:54 pm | 1 Comment

Auburn Tigers running back Onterio McCalebb (23) carries the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ranzell Watkins (21) during the first quarter at Bryant Denny Stadium. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)

On Sunday, a handful of the best college football running backs from the 2012 season put their strengths and skills to test at the 2013 NFL Combine.

Tiny speedster Onterio McCalebb suffered through a disappointing season at Auburn, but he absolutely helped himself with a blazing 4.21-second unofficial 40-yard dash.

Two who disappointed were Wisconsin’s Montee Ball and Florida’s Mike Gillislee. Neither were expected to be taken in the first round, but their sprint times (4.66 for Ball and 4.55 for Gillislee) and their bench press totals (tied each other for last with 15 reps of 225) may keep them out of the top rounds altogether.

How did the entire field perform at the Combine?

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