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Ten former OU football players participated in the NFL scouting combine this weekend.
Wide receiver Deion Burks , tight end Jaren Kanak, offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu, defensive linemen Gracen Halton, Marvin Jones Jr. , R Mason Thomas and Damonic Williams, as well as linebackers Kendal Daniels and Owen Heinecke and safety Robert Spears-Jennings showcased their talent in Indianapolis with hopes of improving their stock for the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Here are the NFL combine results for OU's former players:
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Deion Burks, wide receiver
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40-yard dash:4.3 seconds
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10-yard split:1.49 seconds
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Vertical jump:42.5 inches
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Broad jump:10 feet, 11 inches
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Bench press:26 reps
Burks was poised to impress scouts this weekend. Despite only catching 57 passes for 620 yards and four touchdowns this past season, Burks is extremely strong and explosive. Burks' 40 time ranked third among receivers.
Jaren Kanak, tight end
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40-yard dash:4.52 seconds
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10-yard split:1.61 seconds
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Vertical jump:36 inches
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Broad jump:9 feet, 11 inches
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Bench press:24 reps
Kanak's 40 ranked fourth among tight ends and his 36-inch vertical ranked eighth. The speedy ex-linebacker caught 44 passes for 533 yards in 2025.
Febechi Nwaiwu, offensive lineman
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Vertical jump:24 1/2 inches
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Broad jump:8 feet, 9 inches
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3-cone drill:7.8 seconds
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20-yard shuttle:4.73 seconds
Gracen Halton, defensive lineman
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40-yard dash:4.82 seconds
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10-yard split:1.7 seconds
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Vertical jump:36.5 inches
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Broad jump:9 feet, 6 inches
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3-cone drill:8.09 seconds
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20-yard shuttle:4.79 seconds
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Halton's 36.5-inch vertical jump ranked first among defensive lineman this weekend and is the third highest mark in combine history by a defensive tackle. The 293-pound lineman, who recorded seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and a team-high seven quarterback hurries this past season, stole the show Thursday in Indy.
Marvin Jones Jr., defensive lineman
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40-yard dash:4.69 seconds
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10-yard split:1.65 seconds
R Mason Thomas, defensive lineman
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40-yard dash:4.67 seconds
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10-yard split:1.63 seconds
Thomas was projected to be selected No. 31 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft by the New England Patriots in ESPN expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft heading into the combine.
Damonic Williams, defensive lineman
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Bench press:30 reps
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Kendal Daniels, linebacker
Daniels did not participate in drills.
Owen Heinecke, linebacker
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40-yard dash:4.62 seconds
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10-yard split:1.62 seconds
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Vertical jump:34.5 inches
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Broad jump:9 feet, 11 inches
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3-cone drill:7.15 seconds
The NCAA officially denied Heinecke's appeal for another year of eligibility on Tuesday. Heinecke could still choose to file a lawsuit, but it's unclear if he plans to go that route at this time.
Robert Spears-Jennings, safety
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40-yard dash:4.82 seconds
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10-yard split:1.51 seconds
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Vertical jump:35 inches
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Broad jump:10 feet,5 inches
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20-yard shuttle:4.43 seconds
Spears-Jennings' 40 ranked second among safeties this weekend.
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