Defensive Tackle Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine

Best Defensive Tackle Vertical Jumps (NFL Combine All-Time)

I’ve always loved the NFL Combine. A one-week event where some of the best athletes in the world compete in a series of physical challenges. It’s like an Olympic decathlon, but for college football players.

When I train players for the combine, one of the things we always do is look at previous years’ results to see how we stack up. It is a great tool for goal-setting and motivation.

This guide is simply me sharing this information with you. I went through all the previous NFL Combines (going back to 2006) to find the best Defensive Tackle Vertical Jumps of all time.

Note: These are the official NFL Combine times from NFL.com. Some resources online will also include pro-day numbers, but because there are so many other variables with pro-day numbers I’ve stuck strictly to the official results from Indianapolis.

Best Defensive Tackle Vertical Jumps of All-Time

Best DT Vertical Jumps in NFL Combine History
Player School Height Year
Al Woods LSU 37″ 2010
Ed Oliver Houston 36″ 2019
Ra’Shede Hageman Minnesota 35.5″ 2014
Ndamukong Suh Nebraska 35.5″ 2010
Trysten Hill Florida 35″ 2018
Taven Bryan UCF 35″ 2019
Robert Nkemdiche Ole Miss 35″ 2016
Lawrence Thomas Michigan State 35″ 2016
Javon Hargrave South Carolina State 34.5″ 2016
Markus Kuhn NC State 34.5″ 2012
Sheldon Rankins Louisville 34.5″ 2016
Kendall Reyes Connecticut 34.5″ 2012
Connor Wujciak Boston College 34.5″ 2016
Jalen Redmond Oklahoma 34.5″ 2023

Year By Year Top Defensive Tackle Vertical Numbers

Here is a breakdown of the top 5 Vertical Jumps from each year going back to 2006. In addition to the top 5 each year, I’ve also included any defensive tackle that jumped 32″ or higher.

Related –> NFL Combine Averages By Position at 2023 NFL Combine

2023

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2023
Player School Height Year
Jalen Redmond Oklahoma 34.5″ 2023
Moro Ojomo Texas 33″ 2023
Gervon Dexter Sr Florida 31″ 2023
Zacch Pickens South Carolina 30.5″ 2023
Nesta Jade Silvera Arizona State 29.5″ 2023
Keeanu Benton Wisconsin 29.5″ 2023

Related –> NFL Combine Averages By Position at 2022 NFL Combine

2022

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2022
Player School Height Year
Eyioma Uwazurike Iowa State 33″ 2022
Jordan Davis Georgia 32″ 2022
Matthew Butler Tennessee 32″ 2022
Christopher Hinton Michigan 31.5″ 2022
Devonte Wyatt Georgia 29″ 2022
Jonathan Ford Miami 29″ 2022

2020

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2020
Player School Height Year
Casey Toohill Stanford 30″ 2020
Terrell Lewis Alabama 29.5″ 2020
Carter Coughlin Minnesota 29″ 2020
Jonathan Garvin Miami 29″ 2020
Alton Robinson Syracuse 28.5″ 2020

2019

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2019
Player School Height Year
Ed Oliver Houston 36″ 2019
Trysten Hill UCF 35″ 2019
Jerry Tillery Notre Dame 32″ 2019
Renell Wren Arizona State 32″ 2019
Dre’Mont Jones Ohio State 31.5″ 2019

2018

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2018
Player School Height Year
Taven Bryan Florida 35″ 2018
Breeland Speaks Ole Miss 32.5″ 2018
Trenton Thompson Georgia 32.5″ 2018
Harrison Phillips Stanford 32″ 2018
Matt Dickerson UCLA 31″ 2018
Nathan Shepherd Fort Hays 31″ 2018

2017

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2017
Player School Height Year
Larry Ogunjobi Charlotte 32″ 2017
Elijah Qualls Washington 31.5″ 2017
Isaac Rochell Notre Dame 31.5″ 2017
Montravius Adams Auburn 29″ 2017
DJ Jones Ole Miss 28.5″ 2017
Malik McDowell Michigan State 28.5″ 2017
Vincent Taylor Oklahoma State 28.5″ 2017
Eddie Vanderdoes UCLA 28.5″ 2017

2016

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2016
Player School Height Year
Robert Nkemdiche Ole Miss 35″ 2016
Lawrence Thomas Michigan State 35″ 2016
Javon Hargrave South Carolina State 34.5″ 2016
Sheldon Rankins Louisville 34.5″ 2016
Connor Wujciak Boston College 34.5″ 2016
Joel Heath Michigan State 33″ 2016
Jonathan Bullard Florida 32″ 2016
Hassan Ridgeway Texas 32″ 2016

2015

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2015
Player School Height Year
Arik Armstead Oregon 34″ 2015
Rakeem Nunez-Roches Southern Miss 34″ 2015
Carl Davis Iowa 33″ 2015
Tyeler Davison Fresno State 33″ 2015
Mario Edwards Florida State 32.5″ 2015
Bobby Richardson Indiana 32.5″ 2015
Ellis McCarthy UCLA 32″ 2015
Louis Trinca-Pasat Iowa 32″ 2015

2014

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2014
Player School Height Year
Ra’Shede Hageman Minnesota 35.5″ 2014
Kerry Wynn Richmond 34″ 2014
Jay Bromley Syracuse 33.5″ 2014
Aaron Donald Pittsburgh 32″ 2014
Tenny Palepoi Utah 30.5″ 2014
Shamar Stephen Connecticut 30.5″ 2014

2013

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2013
Player School Height Year
Jared Smith New Hampshire 32.5″ 2013
Sheldon Richardson Missouri 32″ 2013
Everett Dawkins Florida State 30″ 2013
Sharrif Floyd Florida 30″ 2013
Akeem Spence Illinois 30″ 2013

2012

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2012
Player School Height Year
JR Sweezy NC State 36″ 2012
Kendall Reyes Connecticut 34.5″ 2012
Markus Kuhn NC State 34.5″ 2012
Kheeston Randall Texas 34″ 2012
Derek Wolfe Cincinnati 33.5″ 2012
Mike Martin Michigan 33.5″ 2012

2011

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2011
Player School Height Year
Nick Fairley Auburn 31″ 2011
Colby Whitlock Texas Tech 30.5″ 2011
Drake Nevis LSU 30.5″ 2011
Marvin Austin North Carolina 30.5″ 2011
Phil Taylor Baylor 29.5″ 2011

2010

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2010
Player School Height Year
Al Woods LSU 37″ 2010
Ndamukong Suh Nebraska 35.5″ 2010
Lamarr Houston Texas 33.5″ 2010
Corey Peters Kentucky 33″ 2010
Mike Neal Purdue 33″ 2010
Geno Atkins Georgia 33″ 2010

2009

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2009
Player School Height Year
Chris Baker Hampton 35.5″ 2009
Mitch King Iowa 33.5″ 2009
Vance Walker Georgia Tech 33″ 2009
Sen’Derrick Marks Auburn 33″ 2009
Ziggy Hood Missouri 33″ 2009
BJ Raji Boston College 32″ 2009
Roy Miller Texas 32″ 2009
Adrian Grady Louisville 32″ 2009

2008

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2008
Player School Height Year
Trevor Laws Notre Dame 30.5″ 2008
Kentwan Balmer North Carolina 29″ 2008
Ahtyba Rubin Iowa State 28″ 2008
Dre Moore Maryland 28″ 2008
Red Bryant Texas A&M 28″ 2008

2007

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2007
Player School Height Year
Quinn Pitcock Ohio State 34″ 2007
David Patterson Ohio State 32.5″ 2007
Turk McBride Tennessee 31″ 2007
Justin Harrell Tennessee 30.5″ 2007
Amobi Okoye Louisville 30″ 2007
Keith Jackson Arkansas 30″ 2007

2006

Best DT Vertical Jumps at NFL Combine 2006
Player School Height Year
Manaia Brown BYU 34.5″ 2006
Dusty Dvoracek Oklahoma 34″ 2006
Barry Cofield Northwestern 34″ 2006
Jonathan Lewis Virginia Tech 33.5″ 2006
Kedric Golston Georgia 33″ 2006
Brodrick Bunkley Florida State 32.5″ 2006
Rodrique Wright Texas 32″ 2006
Babatunde Oshinowo Stanford 32″ 2006

Final Thoughts

Keep in mind that not everyone that gets invited to the NFL Combine actually jumps (although verticals along with running the 40 and broad jumps are still heavily participated in by most positions). So, some players that potentially could put up a big jump don’t have an official number on the record.

One thing every guy is almost guaranteed to get put on record? Their height and weight.

Finally, don’t forget that there are many players each year that would have put up big numbers that don’t receive an NFL Combine invite. I’ve been at many pro days where some of the numbers our guys put up would have been top 5 or even top 3 at the combine that year.

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References

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