2019 NFL Combine: Tracking the Nittany Lions in Indianapolis

Penn State is well-represented at the 2019 NFL Combine 

For seven former Nittany Lions, the upcoming NFL Combine represents an opportunity to impress NFL counts and move up potential draft boards. All of the hard work of the past few seasons has them each primed for an opportunity to continue  playing football as a professional at the next level.

Last season, Penn State sent eight players to Indy, including the likes of Saquon Barkley and Mike Gesicki. This year’s crop of NFL hopefuls will look to garner the same type of success that their predecessors had at the combine.

Offensive linemen Ryan Bates and Connor McGovern, running back Miles Sanders, quarterback Trace McSorley, defensive linemen Shareef Miller and Kevin Givens, and defensive back Amani Ourwariye will all be participating and representing Penn State.

The 2019 NFL Combine began this week (February 26 – March 4) in its traditional venue of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The week began with the traditional measurements and team interviews. Workouts by position will kick off this weekend.

Bates, McGovern and Sanders will work out Friday, with McSorley getting his turn Saturday. Miller and Givens will get to work Sunday, with Oruwariye wrapping things up Monday.

VBR wishes the seven Nittany Lions the best of luck in Indianapolis this week!

Be sure to check this post often, as the stats will be updated throughout the weekend. A full list of results from the 2019 NFL Combine can be found on NFL.com.

Ryan Bates OL

Height: 6′ 4”  Weight: 302 lbs.  Arm Length: 32 1/2″   Hands: 9 1/2″

40 Yard-Dash – 5.09 seconds

Bench Press – 28 reps

Vertical Jump – 27 inches 

Broad Jump – 102 inches 

3 Cone Drill – 7.45 seconds 

20-Yard Shuttle – 4.53 seconds 

Connor McGovern OL

Height: 6′ 5”  Weight: 323  lbs.  Arm Length: 34 1/8″    Hands: 9 7/8″

Bench Press – 28 reps

Broad Jump – 112 inches 

3 Cone Drill – 7.66 seconds 

20-Yard Shuttle – 4.57 seconds 

Miles Sanders RB

Height: 5′ 11”  Weight: 215  lbs.  Arm Length: 30 5/8″   Hands: 9 1/4″

40 Yard-Dash – 4.49 seconds

Bench Press – 20 reps

Vertical Jump – 36 inches 

Broad Jump – 124 inches 

3 Cone Drill – 6.89 seconds 

20-Yard Shuttle – 4.19 seconds 

Trace McSorley QB

Height: 6′ 0”  Weight: 201 lbs.  Arm Length: 31″   Hands: 9 1/8″

40 Yard-Dash – 4.57 seconds

Vertical Jump – 33 inches 

Broad Jump – 115 inches 

3 Cone Drill – 7.09 seconds 

20-Yard Shuttle – 4.12 seconds 

Shareef Miller DE

Height: 6′ 5”  Weight: 260 lbs.  Arm Length: 33 5/8  Hands: 10 1/8″

Bench Press – 16 reps 

40 Yard-Dash – 4.69 seconds

Vertical Jump – 29.5 inches 

20-Yard Shuttle – 4.45 seconds 

Kevin Givens DT

Height: 6′ 1”  Weight: 285  lbs.  Arm Length: 32 1/8″    Hands: 9 5/8″

Bench Press 32 reps

40 Yard-Dash – 5.08 seconds

Vertical Jump – 31 inches 

Broad Jump – 115 inches 

3 Cone Drill – 7.63 seconds 

20-Yard Shuttle – 4.62 seconds 

Amani Oruwariye CB

Height: 6′ 1”  Weight: 205  lbs.  Arm Length: 31 3/8″    Hands: 9″