2015 NFL Scouting Combine Six quarterbacks under scrutiny

Prospects to watch at combine: | | | | | The NFL runs Feb. 17-23 in Indianapolis, and it brings together 323 of the nation's most draftable players and numerous front-office representatives and scouts from each NFL team. A big portion of the combine is the individual events, such as the 40-yard dash, the bench pre s and the vertical jump. We'll take a position-by-position look at the combine, spotlighting six players who will be scrutinized and also look at some notable event performances in the last five combines. We'll also look at how some notable current players performed Minnesota Twins Jersey at their combine events. Part 1 is on quarterbacks. The combine events aren't all that meaningful when it comes to evaluating a quarterback. You'd like a quarterback to be fast or athletic, but just take a gander at some of the numbers -- you know, the guy who just won his fourth -- turned in at the 2000 combine before you dismi s quarterbacks who score poorly. Six to watch this year(A caveat to this section: Oregon's and Florida State's are far and away the top two quarterbacks available. We're looking at guys in the mix to be the third guy taken and/or trying to be drafted at all.)Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana: He was in the mix to be Oregon's starting quarterback in 2012 before he was beaten out by Mariota. Bennett was a backup for the Ducks that fall, then transferred to Southeastern Louisiana, an FCS school, for the final two seasons of his career. He threw for 5,522 yards and 39 touchdowns and rushed for 1,715 yards and 31 TDs in his two seasons with the . He is a top-flight athlete who lacks a big arm and rarely has been under center. Still, he will have a chance to potentially solidify himself as a third-day pick with a consistent combine. , East Carolina: He was lightly regarded out of high school in Houston but became a three-year starter in a pa s-happy offense. Carden threw for 11,991 yards and 86 TDs in his career. He lacks a big arm and has i sues with his throwing motion. While he is a gritty guy with big-time intangibles, that won't nece sarily show at the combine. Still, he'll get a chance to show that he is a better athlete than most think. Max Kepler Jersey , Colorado State: He definitely is in the mix to be the at least the fourth quarterback taken. He was one of the four quarterbacks to throw for 4,000 yards this season, and also had 32 TD pa ses and just seven picks. He has good mechanics, though he lacks a big arm. Grayson needs a strong combine all-around to further intrigue scouts. , UCLA: He definitely looks like overall heading into the combine. He is a true dual threat who can hurt foes with his legs and arm. While his athleticism is not in question, his ability to be an accurate pa ser is. His pocket presence at UCLA left something to be desired. That obviously is not going to be on view at the combine. But how he looks throwing the ball and how he performs in the drills will be scrutinized. , Oregon State: Mannion had a great junior season (4,662 yards, 37 TDs, 66.3 completion Erick Aybar Jersey percentage) but struggled as a senior (3,164 yards, 15 TDs, 62.3 completion percentage), and some analysts wonder if he can be an NFL starter. He should look good in the pa sing drills because of his comfort level with all sorts of drops and throws, but his athleticism is a question, too. , Baylor: He went into the season generally considered the top senior quarterback, and he might exit the combine in that position, too. But that designation and $1 will get you a soda. He will be out to show he is the best athlete among the quarterbacks. He has been clocked as fast as 4.62 seconds in the 40, has had a vertical jump of 38 inches and has broad jumped 10-foot, 5 1/2 inches. He also can squat 510 pounds. If he performs to those standards at the combine, he will impre s the scouts. But he has some on-field i sues -- perhaps most notably, his ability to read defenses -- and those aren't going to miraculously disappear, even if he shines athletically at the combine Robbie Grossman Jersey .Combine bests over last five years40-YARD DASH1. , BaylorTime: 4.41 in 2012Draft status: 1st round (2nd overall), 2. , Virginia TechTime: 4.51 in 2011Draft status: 6th round, 3. , NevadaTime: 4.53 in 2011Draft status: 2nd round, 4. Jarrett Brown, West VirginiaTime: 4.54 in 2010Draft status: Undrafted5. , WisconsinTime: 4.55 in 2012Draft status: 3rd round, Notable players, Michigan: 5.28 seconds in 2000, Stanford: 4.59 seconds in 2012, Texas A&M: 4.68 seconds in 2014, Auburn: 4.59 seconds in 2011, California: 4.71 seconds in 2005VERTICAL JUMP1. Josh Portis, California (Pa.)Jump: 40 inches in 2011Draft status: Undrafted2. , BaylorJump: 39 inches in 2012Draft status: 1st round (2nd overall), 3. Tim Tebow, FloridaJump: 38.5 inches in 2010Draft status: 1st round (25th overall), 4. , Virginia TechJump: 37.5 inches in 2011Draft status: 6th round, 5. Jacory Harris, MiamiJump: 37 inches in 2012Draft status: UndraftedNotable players, UCF: 32.5 inches in 2014, Michigan: 24.5 inches in 2001, Delaware: 28.5 inches in 2008, Stanford: 36 inches in 2012, Auburn: 35 inches in 20113-CONE DRILL1. , Northern IllinoisTime: 6.55 seconds in 2014Draft status: Undrafted2. Tim Tebow, FloridaTime: 6.66 seconds in 2011Draft status: 1st round (25th overall), Anibal Sanchez Jersey 3. , ArizonaTime: 6.69 seconds in 2013Draft status: Undrafted4. , Southern Mi sTime: 6.73 seconds in 2012Draft status: Undrafted5. , Texas A&MTime: 6.75 seconds in 2014Draft status: 1st round (22nd overall), Notable players, Michigan: 7.20 seconds in 2000, Delaware: 6.82 seconds in 2008, Nevada: 6.85 seconds in 2011, Stanford: 6.80 seconds in 2012, Auburn: 6.92 seconds in 2011Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also can follow him on Twitter .