5 NFL superstars who had a terrible showing at the Combine ft. Tom Brady

#3 - Vontaze Burfict

Oakland Raiders v Arizona Cardinals

Like Suggs, Vontaze Burfict went to Arizona State and proved you don't need to rely on your Combine performance alone to make it in the pros.

Burfict posted a terrible 5.09 40-yard dash time, and could only manage 16 reps on the bench press and an 8'8" broad jump. Many scouts and teams alike questioned whether he could cope with the speed of the NFL. He went undrafted in 2012, signing with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he starred until 2018. Burfict made the Pro Bowl in 2013 and spent time with the Oakland Raiders in 2019 before ending his career.

Unfortunately for Burfict, his 'dirty' reputation constantly overshadowed his on-field performances.

#2 - Antonio Brown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v New York Jets

Antonio Brown was arguably the best wide receiver of the 2010s, but that didn't look likely after his showing at the Combine.

Brown didn't impress scouts with his 4.56 40-yard dash, his 33.5-inch vertical or his 6.98 3-cone drill. On top of that, his 8'9" broad jump was on of the worst among wide receivers tested in 2010.

Brown didn't let this hinder him after the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him in Round 6 of the 2010 Draft. He became an elite weapon for Ben Roethlisberger, made seven Pro Bowls and five All-Pros, and led the league in receiving yards twice.

#1 - Tom Brady

NFC Wild Card Playoffs - Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady is arguably the best player to have graced the NFL. But after his Combine performance, no one could have seen that happening.

Brady came in following a decent career at Michigan but could only run a 5.28 40-yard dash, leaving scouts worried that he was not athletic enough for the NFL.

Brady would prove all his doubters wrong after the New England Patriots selected him 199th overall in the 2000 Draft. He has won a record seven Super Bowls and three MVP awards.

The 44-year-old has the most passing touchdowns, attempts, completions, and yards and is the winningest quarterback in league history.