Prospects to watch at combine: | | | | | The NFL runs Feb. 17-23 in Indianapolis, and it brings together 323 of the nation's most draftable players and numerous front-office representatives and scouts from each NFL team.A big portion of the combine is the individual events, such as the 40-yard dash, the bench pre s and the vertical jump.This is Part 5 of our position-by-position look at the combine, on defensive linemen. We look at six prospects who will be scrutinized this year and also look at noteworthy event performances in the past five combines (some of the players listed at end for the combine became outside linebackers, just as some players listed as ends this season will move to outside linebacker in the NFL). We'll also look at how notable Luis Severino Jersey current players performed at their combine events.Six to watchDL , Oregon: His size (6-foot-8, 290 pounds) and physical tools make you drool. But he wasn't dominant at Oregon and didn't really play up to the hype until this season; he then left school a year early. His athleticism has been touted, so his combine performance will be worth watching. He played defensive end in the Ducks' 3-4, and that looks to be his best scheme fit. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah has in the draft.DT , Iowa: Iowa generally wants its defensive tackles to take on blocks, which in turn frees up the linebackers to make plays. Thus, Davis' tackle stats aren't all that impre sive. But Davis (6-5, 315) did impre s at the , when he basically was turned loose and showed an ability to get upfield. A strong combine would increase his chances of going late in the first round; Zierlein already has Davis' size is impre sive, and he will be looking to show off his athleticism in the drills. Iowa OT is seen as a first-round lock; Iowa hasn't had two first-rounders in the same draft since 1997, with DB Tom Knight and G Ro s Verba.DE , Florida: Fowler (6-3, 260) should test extremely well at the combine. He was used in a variety of roles by Florida coaches and lined up in different spots, and his versatility is a positive. His best fit in the NFL might be as a 3-4 outside linebacker, and he did do a nice job against the run while an end at Florida. NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein believes Fowler "has a ceiling with double-digit sack potential." His combine numbers should feed Aaron Hicks Jersey right into that thought proce s.DT , Florida State: Goldman is a large man (6-4, 314) who moves well, and he definitely will get first-round consideration because of his strong work against the run. Strong combine numbers obviously will strengthen his case to be a first-rounder -- and potentially be the second pure tackle taken, behind only Washington's . Goldman's pa s-rush skills basically come down to a bull rush and Zierlein says Goldman's "lack of pa s-rushing prowe s could limit just how high he rises on draft boards." Showing off his athleticism at the combine is a must for Goldman.NT , Oklahoma: Phillips (6-6, 334) had two seasons of eligibility remaining at OU when he decided to turn pro; at the same time, he already had been at Oklahoma for four years. While he was a fulltime starter this season, he redshirted as a true freshman in 2011, was a backup in '12 and played in just four games in 2013 before receiving a medical redshirt for a back injury that eventually required surgery. His medical charts will receive a thorough going-over from teams looking to add a big body in the middle. Andy Pettitte Jersey And Phillips is huge. It also will be interesting to see how Phillips fares in the drills. Zierlein notes that Phillips is "athletic with nimble feet and (the) pursuit speed of a man much lighter." Zierlein and fellow analyst Bucky Brooks in their first mock drafts of the year, and a strong combine performance certainly would not hurt.DL , USC: More than a few folks think he is the draft's No. 1 prospect; Williams (6-5, 300) played tackle and end at USC, and depending upon who drafts him, he could play either spot in the NFL. He is a big-time athlete for a guy who is 300 pounds, and he should show off that athleticism at the combine. He is dealing with some shoulder i sues and has said he of the combine.Combine bests over past five years40-YARD DASH1. DE , NevadaTime: 4.44 in 2011Draft status: 3rd round, 2. DE , West VirginiaTime: 4.50 in 2012Draft status: 1st round (15th overall), 3. DE , South CarolinaTime: 4.53 in 2014Draft status: 1st round (1st overall), 4. DE , ConnecticutTime: 4.57 in 2013Draft status: 4th round, 5t. DE , Bloomsburg (Pa.)Time: 4.58 in 2014Draft status: 4th round, 5t. DE , LSUTime: 4.58 in 2013Draft status: 1st round (6th overall), Notable playersDL , Mi si sippi State: 4.79 seconds in 2012DT , Pittsburgh: 4.68 seconds in 2014DE Jevon Kearse, Florida: 4.58 seconds in 1999DE , North Carolina State: 4.43 seconds in 2006DE , Wisconsin: 4.84 seconds in 201120-YARD SHUTTLE1. DE , West VirginiaTime: 4.03 seconds in 2012Draft status: 1st round (15th overall), 2. DE , ArkansasTime: 4.07 seconds in 2012Draft status: 3rd round, 3. DE , IowaTime: 4.13 seconds in 2011Draft status: 1st round (20th overall), 4. DE , TCUTime: 4.15 seconds in 2010Draft status: 1st round (31st overall), 5. DE , StillmanTime: 4.16 seconds in 2010Draft status: UndraftedNotable playersDE Ziggy Ansah, BYU: 4.26 seconds in 2013DE , South Carolina: 4.43 seconds in 2014DT , Pitt: 4.39 seconds in 2014DT , Nebraska: 4.44 seconds in 2010DE , Wisconsin: 4.21 seconds in 2011VERTICAL Troy Tulowitzki Jersey JUMP1. DE , NevadaJump: 42 inches in 2011Draft status: 3rd round, 2. DE , Shepherd (W.Va.)Jump: 40.5 inches in 2014Draft status: Undrafted3. DE , USCJump: 38.5 inches in 2012Draft status: 1st round (28th overall), 4t. DE , ConnecticutJump: 38 inches in 2013Draft status: 4th round, 4t. DE Greg Middleton, IndianaJump: 38 inches in 2010Draft status: Undrafted4t. DE , UtahJump: 38 inches in 2010Draft status: 2nd round, 4t. DE , Virginia TechJump: 38 inches in 2010Draft status: 2nd round, 4t. DE , North Carolina StateJump: 38 inches in 2010Draft status: 7th round, Notable playersDE , Cincinnati: 40.5 inches in 2009DE , South Carolina: 37.5 inches in 2014DT , Oklahoma: 30.5 inches in 2010DT , Nebraska: 35.5 inches in 2010DE , Wisconsin: 37 inches in 2011BENCH PRESS1. DT , Oregon StateNumbers: 49 reps in 2011Draft status: 2nd round, 2t. DT Jeff Owens, GeorgiaNumbers: 44 reps in 2010Draft status: 7th round, 2t. DT , MemphisNumbers: 44 reps in 2012Draft status: 1st round (11th overall), 4. DT , East CarolinaNumbers: 39 reps in 2010Draft status: 2nd round, 5t. DT , North CarolinaNumbers: 38 reps in 2011Draft status: 2nd round, 5t. DE , SMUNumbers Paul O'Neill Jersey : 38 reps in 2013Draft status: 2nd round, 5t. DT , Mi souri SouthernNumbers: 38 reps in 2013Draft status: 3rd round, Notable playersDT , Georgia: 34 reps in 2010DT , Oklahoma: 23 reps in 2010DT , Oregon: 37 reps in 2006DT , Nebraska: 32 reps in 2010DT , Miami: 36 reps in 20043-CONE DRILL1. DE , TexasTime: 6.69 seconds in 2011Draft status: 4th round, 2. DE , West VirginiaTime: 6.70 seconds in 2012Draft status: 1st round (15th overall), 3t. DE , Mi souriTime: 6.83 seconds in 2014Draft status: 2nd round, 3t. DE , South CarolinaTime: 6.83 seconds in 2012Draft status: 1st round (18th overall), 5t. DE Thaddeus Gibson, Ohio StateTime: 6.84 seconds in 2010Draft status: 4th round, 5t. DE , LSUTime: 6.84 seconds in 2013Draft status: 1st round (6th overall), Notable playersDT , Pitt: 7.11 seconds in 2014DT , Oklahoma: 7.32 seconds in 2010DT , Nebraska: 7.21 seconds in 2010DE , Wisconsin: 6.88 seconds in 2011DE , North Carolina State: 7.19 seconds in 2006Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also can follow him on Twitter .