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10 Bold Predictions For 2016 NFL Scouting Combine

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The 2016 NFL Scouting Combine takes place next week in Indianapolis, and I couldn’t be more excited. The NFL Draft is one of the most exciting times of the year for the NFL fans, and all of the anticipation and excitement leading up to it is well warranted. Here are 10 bold predictions for what could happen next week at Lucas Oil Stadium.

10. Laquon Treadwell Will Run Above 4.6 40-Yard Dash

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Treadwell's the best receiver in this class, but the combine probably won't be a great showing of that. He's not an athletic freak like Corey Coleman, but he knows how to get open and attack the football.

Treadwell's the best receiver in this class, but the combine probably won't be a great showing of that. He's not an athletic freak like Corey Coleman, but he knows how to get open and attack the football.

9. Jared Goff Will Struggle

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There are NFL experts who believe that Goff is far and away the best quarterback prospect in this draft, but I disagree. He's struggled with his accuracy at times and doesn't read defenses well. I don't think he will test well at the combine.

There are NFL experts who believe that Goff is far and away the best quarterback prospect in this draft, but I disagree. He's struggled with his accuracy at times and doesn't read defenses well. I don't think he will test well at the combine.

8. Will Fuller's Hands Will Hurt Him

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For NFL scouts, hand size is extremely important as they want to see 9.5-inch mitts on receivers. There are rumors that Fuller's will come in a full inch smaller which could be a huge problem as he struggled with drops in his career.

For NFL scouts, hand size is extremely important as they want to see 9.5-inch mitts on receivers. There are rumors that Fuller's will come in a full inch smaller which could be a huge problem as he struggled with drops in his career.

7. Corey Coleman Will Measure Under 5-Foot-10

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Coleman will dominate the workout portion of the combine, but his biggest issue may be something he can't control: height. He's listed at 5-foot-11, but there are many experts who believe he will measure under 5-foot-10 which would hurt him.

Coleman will dominate the workout portion of the combine, but his biggest issue may be something he can't control: height. He's listed at 5-foot-11, but there are many experts who believe he will measure under 5-foot-10 which would hurt him.

6. Cardale Jones Will Shine

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Jones certainly had a down year in 2015, but I believe it was due to the presence of J.T. Barrett. He still possesses one of the best throwing arms in this year's class, and I expect him to show well next week.

Jones certainly had a down year in 2015, but I believe it was due to the presence of J.T. Barrett. He still possesses one of the best throwing arms in this year's class, and I expect him to show well next week.

5. Jalen Ramsey Will Make Scouts Drool

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I don't know if there's anything Ramsey can't do. He has the versatility to play corner or safety, is a great tackler and can cover anyone. That athletic versatility will transition to the combine where he's expected to dominate.

I don't know if there's anything Ramsey can't do. He has the versatility to play corner or safety, is a great tackler and can cover anyone. That athletic versatility will transition to the combine where he's expected to dominate.

4. Shawn Oakman Will Own The Combine

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While Oakman has always seemed to disappoint on the football field, he's a freak of an athlete in the weight room. Expect him to wow with his performance at the combine, but it will be interesting to see if that will affect his draft stock.

While Oakman has always seemed to disappoint on the football field, he's a freak of an athlete in the weight room. Expect him to wow with his performance at the combine, but it will be interesting to see if that will affect his draft stock.

3. Braxton Miller Will Move Into First-Round Discussion

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If you've read any of my previous pieces on the combine, then you know it's no secret that I love Miller. There's talk that he could run in the low-4.3s next week which would cement his spot in the first round.

If you've read any of my previous pieces on the combine, then you know it's no secret that I love Miller. There's talk that he could run in the low-4.3s next week which would cement his spot in the first round.

2. Andrew Billings Will Break The Bench Press Record

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Stephen Paea currently holds the record at 49 reps, but Billings has a great chance to break that as he was lifting 500 pounds before he got to Baylor. His short arms will also give him an advantage.

Stephen Paea currently holds the record at 49 reps, but Billings has a great chance to break that as he was lifting 500 pounds before he got to Baylor. His short arms will also give him an advantage.

1. Carson Wentz Will Be The Most Impressive Quarterback

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All of the pre-combine attention has been centered around Jared Goff, but I expect Wentz to steal the show at the combine.

All of the pre-combine attention has been centered around Jared Goff, but I expect Wentz to steal the show at the combine.

Jason Fletcher is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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