Three former Mizzou football stars named to NFL’s All-Combine team
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (KMIZ)
Mizzou football was well-represented at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, last week, as four former Tiger stars worked out in front of league scouts.
After all the action wrapped up at Lucas Oil Stadium, the NFL released the All-Combine offensive and defensive teams, which is based on the best combine performances. Three former Mizzou players made that list.
Quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden and offensive tackle Armand Membou are All-Combine offensive team selections, after coming out to impress in Indianapolis.
Burden, who before the 2024 season was projected as a Top-10 pick, has recently slid out of some national first-round projections. However, his workout at the NFL Combine may have just shown the scouts what Tiger fans already knew. The East St. Louis native ran a 4.42 in the 40-yard dash and had zero drops in the on-field drills, showing off his elite hands.
He didn't participate in everything, but notably, Burden was the only Top-5 ranked receiver to hit the field for drills.
Cook turned some heads at the NFL Combine, as well. He was the only quarterback to make the All-Combine team, on Tuesday, after putting up memorable numbers at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The St. Louis native had the fastest 40-yard dash time by any quarterback, clocking in with a 4.59. Reports said that scouts were impressed with his measurables, as well, as Cook registered a 37-inch vertical and a 10-foot, 8-inch broad jump. He also looked like a smooth operator when it finally came time for some on-field throwing.
Cook's 40-yard dash, 10-yard split, vertical jump, broad jump, 3-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle rated first among all quarterbacks that participated.
Membou took the internet by storm with his lightning quick 40-yard dash time. The 6-foot-4, 332-pound offensive tackle clocked in with a 4.91, which turned out to be the second-fastest time by an offensive lineman at the Combine. The Lee's Summit native did have the fastest time of any o-lineman that is at least 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds since 2003.
He also had the best broad jump among offensive lineman, ending with a 9-foot, 7-inch mark. He ended up tied for fourth among linemen in the vertical jump, hitting 34 inches.
If scouts take a closer look at his tape, they'll see the former Tiger star finished with a 87.5 run-block grade last season and didn't allow any sacks or quarterbacks hits.
Up next - these Mizzou hopefuls will hope to hear their name called in the 2025 NFL Draft up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Draft will begin on Thursday, April 24.
All four former Tigers will also return to Columbia in March to participate in Mizzou's annual Pro Day, which is set for Friday, March 21.
