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How did three former Tennessee defensive linemen fare at 2025 NFL scouting combine?
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The NFL scouting combine opened with defensive line and linebacker workouts Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Six former Vols were invited to the 2025 NFL scouting combine: running back Dylan Sampson , wide receiver Bru McCoy , wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. , defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott , defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. and defensive lineman Elijah Simmons .
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Norman-Lott, Pearce Jr. and Simmons took part in on-field workouts Thursday. Their results in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and broad jump are listed below.
James Pearce Jr.
Pearce Jr.'s 40-yard dash times were the fastest among defensive linemen at the NFL combine. He ran his first 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds and in 4.47 seconds on his second attempt.
Pearce Jr. also participated in the vertical jump and broad jump. His vertical jump measured 31 inches, while his broad jump measured 10 feet, 3 inches.
The former Vol's prospect grade was 6.40 with a total score of 80. His athleticism received a 74 grade, while his production earned him an 81 score.
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Elijah Simmons
Simmons began his afternoon by running a 5.37-second 40-yard dash. He finished with a vertical jump of 32 inches and a broad jump of 8 feet, 10 inches.
Simmons' prospect grade was 6.00 with a total score of 57. He earned a 63 score in athleticism and a 52 production score.
Omarr Norman-Lott
Norman-Lott participated in the vertical jump and broad jump. His vertical jump measured 31.5 inches, while his broad jump measured at 9 feet, 5 inches.
Norman-Lott's prospect grade was 5.93 with a total score of 72. He scored a 79 in athleticism and a 67 in production.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Vol defensive linemen by the numbers at NFL scouting combine
