The NFL Combine has produced several legendary moments throughout its history. In 1989, Deion Sanders stunned observers with a 4.27-second 40-yard dash before reportedly bolting to the airport, while future seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady posted unimpressive metrics in 2000, including a 5.28-second 40 time that contributed to his slide to the sixth round.
Other notable combine performances include Stephen Paea breaking the bench press record in 2011, showcasing how these events can impact a prospect's draft stock despite not always predicting NFL success.