Meachem among prospects on the rise
Thanks to a strong combine, Tennessee WR Robert Meachem is among the prospects moving up draft boards, writes Todd McShay.
Originally Published: March 14, 2007
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Todd McShay | ESPN.com
As an early entry prospect, Tennessee WR Robert Meachem couldn't strut his stuff in any of the all-star games. The 6-foot-2, 214-pound receiver made up for lost time by running the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds at the recent scouting combine. That sub-4.4 time, along with impressive results in the vertical jump (37½") and three-cone drill (6.97 seconds), should land Meachem a spot in the bottom-half of the first round.
Meachem isn't the only one on the rise. Here's a look at 10 other prospects moving up NFL draft boards thanks to strong postseason showings:
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