Dare Rosenthal is Fastest Offensive Lineman at the NFL Combine
Three former members of the Big Blue Wall brought their A-game to the NFL Combine. Dare Rosenthal blew by the competition.
Rosenthal, a transfer from LSU who spent one season in Lexington as Kentucky’s left tackle, only participated in one drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He made the most of it by running a 4.88 40-yard dash, the fastest among all offensive linemen at the NFL Combine. Measuring in at 6-foot-7, 290 pounds, he showed NFL teams enough athleticism to get his name called in the NFL Draft this April.
Luke Fortner is Buying the Beers
The former Wildcat center celebrated a job well done by receiving a healthy serving of praise from one of his favorite players, Joe Thomas. Fortner grew up cheering for the All-Pro center and future Hall of Famer during his 11-year career with the Cleveland Browns. Friday night Thomas admitted he’s a Luke Fortner fan.
Fortner and Kinnard’s Field Test Results
The big uglies on the Big Blue Wall aren’t statues. These guys know how to move. Darian Kinnard will likely hear his name called in the second round of the NFL Draft, while Fortner is expected to be a mid-round selection, in the the 3-5 range. Enjoy highlights and numbers from their big night at Lucas Oil Stadium.
| Darian Kinnard | Luke Fortner | |
| Height | 6’5″ | 6’4″ |
| Weight | 322 | 307 |
| Hands | 11 1/4″ | 10″ |
| Arms | 35″ | 33 1/8″ |
| 40 yard Dash | 5.31 | 5.21 |
| Vertical | 25 | 24 |
| Broad Jump | 99 | 102 |
| 3 Cone | 8.11 | 7.75 |
| 20 Yard Shuttle | 4.96 | 4.95 |
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