#NFLBuffs: CU Represented Well At 2020 Combine

The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine kicked off earlier this week in Indianapolis, Ind. with four former Buffs on-site to represent CU: WR Laviska Shenault Jr., QB Steven Montez, WR Tony Brown, and S/OLB Davion Taylor.

The beginning of the week comprised of a series of media sessions where each Buff got to field questions regarding their NFL outlook.

"We're a group of guys who want to be at the next level and we're going to prove that."@CUBuffsFootball at the #NFLCombine: pic.twitter.com/2T06BVVcGH
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 26, 2020

WATCH: @CUBuffsFootball teammates Steven Montez (@Airmontez12) and Laviska Shenault (@Viska2live) are embracing the NFL combine and being there together ??????#9sports #CUBuffs @MikeKlis' look at the combine interview process: https://t.co/HAIQATjCsy pic.twitter.com/OYySu9GTQG
— 9NEWS Sports Denver (@9NEWSSports) February 27, 2020

Thursday signaled the start of the on-field workouts for the quarterback and wide receiver groups.

Tony Brown started the day off with the vertical and broad jump which he recorded at 33.5 inches and 9 feet 11 inches, respectively. Next was the 40-yard dash where he clocked an official time of 4.65 seconds (4.68/4.66 unofficial).

Tony improves on his second run to get down to a 4.66. #GoBuffs || #NFLBuffs || Watch the #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/T6VMJc4JO5
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 28, 2020

Brown also participated in the bench press (14 reps), three cone drill (7.21s), and 20-yard shuttle (4.27s).

Steven Montez began his day with a 33 inch vertical jump and a 9 foot 9 inch broad jump. Following these events he had the opportunity to showcase his speed in the 40-yard dash where he clocked an official time of 4.68 seconds (4.58/4.65 unofficial), which was good for a third-place tie amongst all quarterbacks.

??????????? "Wow." Is right!

Great run by @AirMontez12! #GoBuffs || #NFLBuffs || Watch the #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/5Br8Wqlf2Y
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 28, 2020

Montez also earned a time of 7.25 seconds in the three cone drill and 4.43 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle.

Late Thursday afternoon, Laviska Shenault Jr. participated in the bench press and the 40-yard dash.

On the bench he was able to earn 17 reps before showcasing his speed in the 40-yard dash, earning himself an official time of 4.58 seconds (4.59 unofficial).

LaViska Shenault - 17 reps pic.twitter.com/reTjY1dleM
— Garret Price (@DynastyPrice) February 26, 2020

#Colorado WR Laviska Shenault with a 4.59u on his 1st 40 attempt.

Shenault is 6'1", 227. Built like a tank.#GoBuffs | @CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/s2xp7Zkn3s
— Steve Frederick (@_SteveFrederick) February 28, 2020

Davion Taylor participated in the bench press Friday afternoon where he put up 21 reps.

#Colorado LB Davion Taylor: 21 reps on the bench press
— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) February 28, 2020

He will finish the rest of his workouts on Saturday where he's slated to participate in the vertical jump, broad jump, 40-yard dash, and three cone/20-yard shuttle drills.

The 2020 NFL Combine can be watched live on NFLNetwork and results can be tracked at http://www.nfl.com/combine/tracker.

Players Mentioned

Tony Brown

Steven Montez

Laviska Shenault Jr.

Davion Taylor

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