Six Gophers headed to combine

[Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0]

 

[Gophergrandpa]

Best DE time was posted by James Pearce of Tennessee, who is the same height as Jah but plays 20 pounds lighter. Jah, at 262 instead of 243, is a better choice for pass rush plus run stop.

 

[pharmacygopher]

Official ended up being 4.60. 4th best DL overall

 

[WorkingMyTailOff]

Wow, impressive Jah. He has "it" when he turns the corner vs those poor helpless tackles. All they can do is hold the crap out of him.
I'm guessing Lindenbergh and Ersery are going to be elite at the combine for their position groups.

 

[Gopher_Devil]

T50 pick???

 

[pharmacygopher]

T50 pick???

I dunno...shuttle, 3 cone and vertical were meh at best.

All depends what a team is looking for. Just need one GM to fall in love.

I'd still say day 3. Hopefully early day 3.

 

[MNVCGUY]

T50 pick???

Not top 50 but Joyner is a guy who has a lot of potential to work his way up draft boards. Has NFL size but is still raw. He will definitely get drafted, hopefully he can impress teams enough to hear his name called on day 2.

 

[Gopherchase]

Not top 50 but Joyner is a guy who has a lot of potential to work his way up draft boards. Has NFL size but is still raw. He will definitely get drafted, hopefully he can impress teams enough to hear his name called on day 2.

I don’t think he can be particularly raw after five years. I think he was just less productive than expected. I bet he’ll play in the league long enough to get his pension, though

 

[MNVCGUY]

I don’t think he can be particularly raw after five years. I think he was just less productive than expected. I bet he’ll play in the league long enough to get his pension, though

Raw from the standpoint that he still has room for growth/improvement. One of those guys who has potential to develop into a really solid pro player even if he isn't a star on day one.

 

[MaxyJR1]

How much does Fleck pay the reporters to ask about his culture

 

[cheeseheadgophfan]

Seriously never seen a guy get held so often, and never seemed to get a call!!!

Glad to see him put up some nice times….

 

[pharmacygopher]

 

[cheeseheadgophfan]

That just made Walley some $$$$$$.....he looks "ripped" too!!! Good for him!!!!

 

[forever a gopher]

Did he cut his hair off to get lighter and faster

 

[stocker08]

Gophers = speed

 

[WAGopher]

Did he cut his hair off to get lighter and faster

You mean left his extensions in the locker-room?

 

[Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0]

From Gopher Nation:

Former Minnesota Golden Gopher standout defensive end Jah Joyner had himself a solid day at the NFL Combine on Thursday, showing off impressive top-end speed but did leave room for improvement in other areas of his game.

After the defensive end prospect who checked with a strong frame at 6-foot-4 and 262 pounds, Joyner impressed during the on-field testing and drills portion of Thursday.

In the 40-yard dash, Joyner posted times of 4.64 and 4.60. His 4.60 time was fifth fastest of all defensive ends, only behind James Pearce Jr (Tennessee), Collin Oliver (Oklahoma State), Fadil Diggs (Syracuse), and Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M). That being said, Joyner during the 40-yard draft clocked a top speed of 22.58 miles per hour, which ranked first amongst all edge rushers in the draft.

Joyner reached top speeds of 16.35 mph (Four Bag Agility Drill - 2nd), 14.92 mph (Hoop Drill - 2nd), 18.11 mph (Pass Rush Drill - 1st), and 17.95 mph (Wave Drill - 1st).

NFL Combine: Gophers' Joyner Boosts Stock but Still Has Room to Improve

Minnesota's Jah Joyner flashed elite speed at the NFL Combine but has areas to improve ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

minnesota.rivals.com

 

[alchemy2u]

Didn’t see DJ run the 40, no time posted. Is he skipping some drills?

 

[WoodburyTim]

I thought Joynerand Lindenberg are guys that their athletic skills didn’t always match their skills and Walley the opposite, but with that 40 time he did himself some big favors.

 

[mkAz]

Didn’t see DJ run the 40, no time posted. Is he skipping some drills?

I didn’t see him either.

 

[mkAz]

 

[mkAz]

 

[mkAz]

 

[laazrakit]

How much does Fleck pay the reporters to ask about his culture

He doesn't have to... The players who've drunk the Kool-Aid, so to speak, will bring it up.

 

[mngg11]

I don't know shit about how people rate throws but Max's looked pretty great aside from the one out route that looked a little loppy

 

[WashedGoph]

Certainly looked better than Will Howard.

 

[mkAz]

 

[mkAz]

 

[GopherGuy82]

Not a straight line burner but those numbers explain why Jackson always seems to get separation. Quick movements and change of direction in short bursts.

 

[march madness]

Not a straight line burner but those numbers explain why Jackson always seems to get separation. Quick movements and change of direction in short bursts.

He sounds like a great slot receiver.