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We’re 1/6 into 2024 and we feel like we’re justing getting started. With the NFL combine here, March Madness around the corner, there’s a whole lot of biz in the air. Let’s get it!

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1/ Caleb Williams estimated $10M in NIL deals.

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The NFL Combine is upon us and while it may seem silly to some, it' can be the difference in Millions for others. We went back and looked at some record holders of some of the combine tests and how much the athletes generated as athletes. The combine certainly isn’t everything, but it’s entertaining nonetheless.

• 40-Yard Dash: John Ross III

  • Record: 4.22 seconds (2017)

  • Teams: Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants

  • Career Earnings: John Ross signed a four-year rookie contract with the Bengals worth $17.1 million, including a $10.6 million signing bonus.

• Bench Press (225 lbs): Stephen Paea

  • Record: 49 reps (2011)

  • Teams: Chicago Bears, Washington Football Team, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys

  • Career Earnings: Over his NFL career, Stephen Paea earned tens of millions through various contracts, including a four-year, $21 million deal with Washington.

• Vertical Jump: Gerald Sensabaugh

  • Record: 46 inches (2005)

  • Teams: Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys

  • Career Earnings: Over his NFL career, Sensabaugh earned multiple contracts, including a six-year, $22.5 million deal with the Cowboys in 2010.

• Broad Jump: Byron Jones

  • Record: 12 feet, 3 inches (2015)

  • Teams: Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins

  • Career Earnings: Byron Jones signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Dolphins in 2020, making him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the league.

• 3-Cone Drill: Jeff Maehl

  • Record: 6.42 seconds (2011)

  • Teams: Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles

  • Career Earnings: While Maehl's earnings were not as high-profile as some other players, he played in the NFL for several years, contributing as a wide receiver and special teams player.

It's important to note that players' career earnings can be influenced by many factors beyond their combine performance, including their on-field contributions, longevity, contract negotiations, and market demand for their positions. Additionally, contract details can change due to renegotiations, extensions, or trades.

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