Isaiah Ford, wide receiver, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech wide receiver Isaiah Ford was supposed to flash some speed and athleticism at the combine. But unfortunately, he put up some very sub-par results. He ran a 4.61 in the 40-yard dash, which was very underwhelming, especially when compared to John Ross’ number.
To put it in greater perspective, consider this: Only 14 of the receivers that ran at the combine ran a 4.60 or slower. Compare that to the 37 who ran quicker than a 4.60, including the 18 that ran a sub 4.50 40, and Ford’s time looks horrible.
Like Isaiah Ford on tape but today wasn't a good day for him. Ran slow and fought the ball. Still a really good player.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 4, 2017
He also didn’t impress in the 20-yard shuttle, which is a measurement of quick-twitch athleticism. Ford ran a 4.34 in that event, which was the 11th-worst time among all the wide receivers.
Ford did have a decent vertical jump (35.5 inches). But without a doubt, he’s going to have to have a good pro day to make up for his ho-hum results at the NFL Draft Combine.