With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in the books after wrapping up Sunday in Indianapolis, ESPN broke down each day of the combine (subscription required) and weighed in on the top performances by position.

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid pegged former Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro as one of the prospects who are the biggest risers from Day 1 of the combine Thursday, when defensive linemen and linebackers worked out.

“Orhorhoro made a statement Thursday in an interior defensive line class that has a lot of question marks in the second and third tiers,” Reid wrote. “At 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds, he ran a 4.90 in the 40 and jumped 9-foot-8 in the broad jump — both standout numbers for him. He was an early Day 3 prospect, but I could see him going inside the top 100 after that workout. And for NFL teams that play a multiple defensive front, Orhorhoro (five sacks in 2023) is a logical fit since he can play all over the line.”

Reid also tabbed former Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins, who is widely projected to be a first-round pick, as a combine standout after his blazing 40-yard dash on Friday when defensive backs and tight ends worked out.

Wiggins suffered an injury while running the 40-yard dash, ending his day at the combine, though he expects to be good to go for Clemson’s Pro Day.

“It didn’t take long for Wiggins to grab everyone’s attention on Friday — on both ends of the spectrum,” Reid wrote. “First, he weighed in at a surprisingly low 173 pounds. Per ESPN Stats & Information, there have been 16 defensive backs since 2003 to weigh 175 pounds or less at the combine (entering this year). Emmanuel Forbes is the only one to be drafted before the third round, but Wiggins appears headed to Round 1 — he’s my CB3 — and made a big statement with an outstanding 4.29-second 40-yard dash time and a 36-inch vertical jump. The agility and straight-line speed were as advertised. Wiggins’ workout was cut short after he sustained a hip flexor injury, but he’s expected to be ready for his pro day on April 1.”

ESPN also mentioned former Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who took part in position drills at the combine but didn’t go through linebacker testing, instead choosing to wait for the Tigers’ Pro Day.

“He has the eyes, instincts and pursuit speed that NFL teams covet, but his ability in space has been a constant question,” ESPN wrote. “A lot will now be weighing on his pro day; I currently have a fourth-round grade on Trotter, but scouts want to see his testing numbers.”

Clemson’s Pro Day is set for Thursday, March 14.

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held from April 25-27 in Detroit.

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