Hokie ClubINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Virginia Tech football was well represented at the 2025 NFL Combine and came away with some impressive performances. In one of the most popular drills at the scouting combine, running back Bhayshul Tuten and wide receiver Jaylin Lane turned heads with a blazing 40-yard dash time. Tuten set the tone, posting the fastest time by all running backs with 4.32 seconds. Lane followed close behind with the fourth-fastest time for wide receivers, posting an impressive 4.34 seconds. The duo’s athleticism was on full display as they posted at least 40” vertical jumps to rank in the top three of their respective positions.
Following the conclusion of the NFL Combine, many media pundits agree that Tuten boosted his draft stock after his performance. The two-year Hokie was consistently ranked among the highest of athletes at his position. Stay up to date with the NFL Draft process and where former Virginia Tech student-athletes land by signing up for our Key Plays newsletter.
During the combine, six Hokies performed in at least three drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. For a breakdown of their individual results, read below:
Bhayshul Tuten (RB)
40-Yard Dash: 4.32 sec (1st among RBs)
Vertical Jump: 40.5” (1st among RBs)
Broad Jump: 10’ 10” (T-2nd among RBs)
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.41 sec
Jaylin Lane (WR)
40-Yard Dash: 4.34 sec (4th among WRs)
Vertical Jump: 40” (3rd among WRs)
Broad Jump: 11’ 0” (3rd among WRs)
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.12 sec (3rd among WRs)
3-Cone Drill: 6.75 sec (2nd among WRs)
Bench Press: 14 reps
Antwaun Powell-Ryland (DE)
40-Yard Dash: 4.69 sec
Vertical Jump: 36.5”
Broad Jump: 10’ 4” (T-5th among DEs)
Dorian Strong (CB)
40-Yard Dash: 4.5 sec
Vertical Jump: 36”
Broad Jump: 9’ 8”
Bench Press: 15 reps (4th among CBs)