Deion Sanders set the combine abuzz in 1989 with a reported 4.27-second 40-yard dash before famously bolting to the locker room. Tom Brady's unimpressive 2000 combine performance, including a 5.28-second 40 time and below-average vertical jump, contrasted sharply with his future as a seven-time Super Bowl champion.
Stephen Paea made his mark in 2011 by breaking the bench press record, showcasing the combine's ability to highlight both athletic excellence and future NFL greatness through memorable performances.