Nebraska had two former players representing at the NFL Combine, with both safety Nathan Gerry and tight end Cethan Carter showing off their skills over the weekend. Both were impressive, earning several compliments from those in attendance.
Let’s take a quick look at how the two measured up and performed.
Nathan Gerry
Gerry’s performance at the NFL Combine was enough to earn the compliment that he is “chiseled from granite.” He has some areas of weakness to work on before the NFL Draft (full analysis here), but overall Gerry seemed to impress over the weekend.
Measurements (per NFL.com):
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 214
- Arm length: 30 3/8″
- Hands: 9 1/8″
Testing results:
- 40-yard dash: 4.58 (12th)
- Bench press: 17 reps (8th)
- Vertical jump: 30.5″ (19th)
- Broad jump: 122.0″ (6th)
https://t.co/zofFMAwoQe analysis:
"Chiseled from granite."Keep grinding @NathanGerry.
✊ #ProBigRed pic.twitter.com/rfJFgnvCO9
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 6, 2017
Additional reaction to Gerry’s performance:
Good stuff from Nathan Gerry of Nebraska. Tough and rough safety with a pretty decent turn.
— Dion Caputi (@nfldraftupdate) March 6, 2017
Best gauntlet so far? Nebraska safety Nate Gerry. Strong, comfortable hands and pretty impressive straight-line body control.
— Dion Caputi (@nfldraftupdate) March 6, 2017
.@HuskerFBNation DB Nate Gerry @NathanGerry looking great in the gauntlet drill today! #Bommaritos | #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/AHV1NUYpml
— Bommarito Performance Systems (@BOMMARITOS) March 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/rover_sports/status/838191768478822401
Cethan Carter
Carter showed off his strength as a “block-first” tight end, and highlighted his athleticism at the NFL Combine. His hands were his biggest concern over the weekend, but there’s plenty of potential for Carter (full analysis here).
Measurements (per NFL.com):
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 240
- Arm length: 32 3/8″
- Hands: 9″
Testing results:
- 40-yard dash: 4.68 (9th)
- Bench press: 19 reps (9th)
Ten TE's posted sub 4.7 40 times yesterday, including our dude @ccarter_11.
Keep workin' Tank!
✊ #GBR pic.twitter.com/AMYyTDMkbw
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 5, 2017
Additional reaction to Carter’s performance:
Cethan Carter…TE gauntlet WELL DONE!! #NFLCombine
— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) March 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/LedyardNFLDraft/status/837237668899598336
Erin is the Deputy Editor and Digital Marketing Strategist for Hail Varsity. She has covered Nebraska athletics since 2012, which has included stops at Bleacher Report, Cox Media Group’s Land of 10, and even Hail Varsity (previously from 2012-2017). She has also been featured on the Big Ten Network, NET’s Big Red Wrap-Up, and a varsity of radio shows nationwide. When not covering the Huskers, Erin is probably at Chipotle.
