Iconic NFL Combine Moments

Deion Sanders' 1989 combine performance stands as one of the most legendary moments, with reports of him clocking an unofficial 4.27-second 40-yard dash before famously bolting to the locker room. In contrast, Tom Brady's 2000 combine marked the beginning of his underdog story, with his subpar athletic metrics contributing to his slide to the sixth round of the draft.

Despite his slow 40-yard dash time of 5.28 seconds and below-average vertical jump, Brady would go on to become the most decorated player in NFL history, while Stephen Paea's record-breaking bench press performance in 2011, where he lifted 225 pounds 49 times, remains another iconic moment in combine lore.