At Midwest Athletics Academy and Events, we've analyzed 10 years of data from the nation’s top high school football combines, including Rivals and Under Armour.

 

These combines play a crucial role in evaluating athletes, helping college football programs identify talent and determine scholarship opportunities.

 

Key Combine Drills:

✅ Vertical Jump – Measures lower-body explosiveness and power, essential for positions requiring quick bursts of movement and leaping ability.

✅ Height & Weight Measurement – Provides a baseline for physical development and position-specific evaluations.

✅ Broad Jump – Tests lower-body strength and explosiveness, crucial for acceleration and power on the field.

✅ 40-Yard Dash – The ultimate speed test, measuring an athlete’s ability to reach top speed quickly—vital for all positions.

✅ Pro Agility (Shuttle Run) – Evaluates quickness, lateral movement, and change-of-direction skills, essential for agility-based positions.

✅ 3-Cone Drill – Assesses an athlete’s ability to change direction smoothly while maintaining speed, showcasing balance and flexibility.

✅ Arm Length – Important for evaluating reach advantage, especially for linemen and defensive players.

✅ Deadlift – Measures overall strength, explosiveness, and lower-body power, fundamental for on-field physicality.

 

Performance Standards

Based on our extensive data analysis, we've categorized performance levels to help athletes understand where they stand in the recruiting landscape:

• Excellent – Division I caliber

• Average – Division II / NAIA caliber

• Fair – Division III caliber

Below is a sample of vertical jump results, offering insight into the performance benchmarks required to compete at each level.