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Best Performances by Wide Receivers in Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Combine

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Day 3 of the NFL Combine was highly anticipated as many fans, scouts, and coaches, wanted to get their view on what the offensive talent looks like in the 2025 draft class. We saw many wide receivers, running backs, and quarterbacks perform to their utmost potential to try and raise their draft stock. Some definitely were successful in doing so, whereas others still have to do more to prove that they belong in the NFL.

So today we look at the top performances from wide receivers who participated in the 2025 NFL Combine. Let’s get right into it.

Top performances by Wide Receivers in the Combine

Matthew Golden, Texas

Golden looked like he had to prove something, the way he performed in the Combine. He completed his 40-yard dash in 4.29 seconds, which was the fastest amongst receivers and the second fastest amongst all the positions in this year’s Combine. Golden also finished his 10-yard split in 1.49 seconds. It is also worth noting that Golden had an ankle injury in January and he could very well run faster at his Pro day.

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Texas' CFP standout Matthew Golden just ran a 4.30u 🤘

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— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025

Jack Bech, TCU

While Bech did not run the 40-yard dash, he still posted a decent 34.5 inch vertical jump and 10-foot 5-inch broad jump. He had a solid performance when it came to his position specific drill, running routes and tracking the ball down the field. Bech may not be extremely athletic but the way he completed some of his position specific drills, made us include him on this list.

TCU WR Jack Bech going through the gauntlet drill with ease 👏

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Jalin Noel, WR, Iowa

Jalin Noel displayed freakish athleticism posting a vertical jump of 41.50 inches (tied for best amongst all the receivers in the 2025 Combine). He also led all the wideouts in terms of his broad jump with 11-foot 2-inch, and clocked his 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds (tied for 9th best).

.@NoelJaylin13 with a smooth 4.39 💨

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— Iowa State Football (@CycloneFB) March 1, 2025

Dont’e Thornton Jr., Tennessee

Thornton surprised everyone as he clocked his 40-yard dash in 4.30 seconds despite being 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 214 pounds. He finished second amongst receivers in terms of his 40-time and secured himself as one of the hottest commodities in the 2025 draft class going forward.

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Dont'e Thornton Jr. with a 4.30U!

HE'S 6'5 by the way! 🤯

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— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) March 1, 2025

Jaylin Lane, Virginia

Lane finished his 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds, which is tied for the 3rd best amongst receivers. He also finished his 10-yard split in 1.5 seconds, raised up for 40 inches for the vertical jump drill (3rd best amongst WRs), and broad jumped for 11’0″ (3rd best amongst receivers). His performance in the combine was buzz worthy and he definitely improved his draft stock.

These Virginia Tech Hokies players can run 😳

Jaylin Lane FLIES to a 4.35u!

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— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025

Chimere Dike, Florida

Dike clocked his 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds, tied with Jaylin Lane for 3rd best amongst receivers. He broad jumped for 10-foot 8-inch and levitated for 38.5 inches in the vertical jump drill.

4.34u!

Florida's Chimere Dike with the best WR time so far.

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— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025

Arian Smith, Georgia

Arian Smith did not disappoint in the draft as he posted a commendable 4.36 at the 40-yard dash. He is still a raw talent but there are no questions about his athleticism. Even in the final end zone run, Smith performed a cartwheel and a back flip!

The final end zone run of #NFLCombine Saturday featuring a flip from Arian Smith 😱 pic.twitter.com/GqlBXArz6R
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2025

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