Vernon Gholston Blows Scouts Away At His Pro-Day

SteveRobWhatever · #1 03-08-2008, 02:22 PM

Vernon Gholston Runs the 40 in 4.58 Seconds

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Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston was the talk of the NFL Scouting Combine when he ran a 4.64-second 40-yard dash in Indianapolis. But Gholston wasn't done running.

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Gholston ran a 4.58 in the 40 at Ohio State's pro day on Friday. He also added a 42-inch vertical jump. Those are absolutely ridiculous numbers for a defensive end, especially one who also managed 37 repetitions in the 225-pound bench press, tied for first at the Combine.

The Palm Beach Post reports (via PFT) that Gholston will have a personal workout Monday, with the Dolphins and Jets in attendance. So where will Gholston be drafted?

The mock draft muncher lists Gholston as the sixth overall prospect in this year's draft, which is a spot currently owned by the Jets. Although I think the signing of Calvin Pace makes it less likely that the Jets would go with Gholston, he's without a doubt a Top 10 pick. And first overall isn't out of the question.