Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Combine kicked off on Thursday with defensive linemen and linebackers, meaning former Missouri Tigers Darius Robinson and Ty'Ron Hopper got to participate.
They're two of eight Mizzou players invited to Indianapolis for the event.
Darius Robinson is a DT prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.64 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 60 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2024.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 29, 2024
Spits projectedhttps://t.co/FPdCkBEoXg pic.twitter.com/Py3j0UA2jM
Robinson was a defensive tackle his entire career up until the last season, which turned out to be his best year statistically.
The two-time team captain racked up 43 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery this past season en route to an All-Southeastern Conference first-team selection.
The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder ran a 4.95 40-yard dash, a 2.97 in the 20-yard split and a 1.79 in the 10-yard split. He also had a 35-inch vertical and a broad jump of nine feet and three inches.
Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN and Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network both had Robinson going 27th overall to the Arizona Cardinals in their latest mock drafts.
The last Mizzou player to be drafted in the first round was Charles Harris, who was selected 22nd overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Isiah McGuire is the last Mizzou player to be taken in the draft. He was selected 126th overall in the fourth round by the Cleveland Browns in 2023.
Continuing to stand out 💪 @Darius6Robinson #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/pSNJqZlxuL
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) March 1, 2024
#NFLCombine measurements:#Missouri LB Ty’Ron Hopper
— NFL Draft News (@_NFLDraftNews) February 29, 2024
Height: 6-1 6/8
Weight: 231
Arm: 31.38
Hand: 8.88
Wingspan: 77.75
Hopper was also a team captain last season and was limited to 10 games due to an ankle injury but still was an All-SEC second-team selection after recording 55 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks and three pass deflections.
At his media availability on Wednesday, Hopper said he's fully recovered from the injury.
Ty'Ron Hopper is a LB prospect in the 2024 draft class. He does not qualify for a #RAS due to a lack of measurements. https://t.co/O8KdCN5f38 pic.twitter.com/gXZ0466W7f
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 1, 2024
Cold Tub Confessions with Ty’Ron Hopper of @MizzouFootball & @RobertJTurbin thinks I should coach at Mizzou?? pic.twitter.com/wtiLh3TfVd
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) February 29, 2024
Robinson averaged out to an early second-round pick after simulating three mock drafts using the Pro Football Network, going as high as 26th overall and as low as 45th overall.
For Hopper, he averaged out to an early third-round pick, going as high as 63rd overall and as low as 83rd overall.
The pair will have another chance to show off their physical abilities on March 22 when Missouri hosts its Pro Day.
The NFL Draft will take place in Detroit from April 25-27.
PowerMizzou will keep you updated with Missouri-related combine results.
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