

Alright, listen up, because what went down at the NFL Combine is straight-up ridiculous. If you’re a Nebraska fan, you better sit up and pay attention because the Cornhuskers just made some serious noise. Three Nebraska boys just pulled off something insane—historic even. We’re talking numbers that put them in the all-time ranks among thousands of NFL hopefuls over the last 40 years. And if you’re still holding grudges over a dropped pass or a missed tackle, you might wanna let that go real quick. On March 1, Wilson Dittman hopped on his ‘Wilson Dittman Sports’ podcast and was singing straight-up ballads for these guys. And when you hear these stats, you’ll see why.
First up, Isaiah Neyor. This man ain’t human. Of all the wide receivers that have ever set foot at the NFL Combine in the past 40 years—and we’re talking 3,408 WRs—Neyor’s athletic measurables ranked 11th. ELEVENTH. You hearing, right? That means, outside of 10 other wide-outs in 4 decades, nobody touched his numbers. Dittman was literally hyped: “Isaiah Neyor—his measurables are elite. He ran a 4.41 40, jumped 38 inches in the vertical, and hit an 11-foot-1 broad jump. That’s insane. His RAS is a 9.97 out of 10. I don’t think people realize how crazy that is.”
At 6’4” and 220 pounds, Neyor clocked a ridiculous 4.41-second 40-yard dash—and that was an improvement from his initial 4.43. And if you’re into the RAS (Relative Athletic Score) model—which the NFL absolutely is—he scored 9.97 out of 10. That puts him in the top 0.3% of WRs to ever test at the Combine. Diabolical.
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And let’s keep it real—Nebraska fans weren’t always rocking with Neyor. The wide-out had that one bad drop against Iowa, and folks held onto it like it ruined their childhood. His production wasn’t like he was torching secondaries all season. Look, he had a pretty good year apart from that drop. He finished 2024 with 34 receptions, 455 yards, and five TDs. Now? His draft stock just shot through the roof. He’s looking like a solid fourth-rounder, and some NFL team is gonna take a flyer on him just off these measurables alone.
Now, let’s talk about the big man, Ty Robinson. This ain’t your typical defensive tackle. Homie moves like he’s got a turbo button. At 6’5” and 288 pounds, Robinson clocked a 4.83-second 40-yard dash. That’s faster than J.J. Watt ran. Let that sink in. Wilson gave a big shout-out to the big man: “Out of all defensive tackles in the last 40 years, Ty Robinson ranks 24th all-time. That’s wild,” Dittman said, still trying to process the madness. “Everything about his performance was elite. Vertical? 33.5 inches. Broad jump? 9-foot-11. His 10-yard split? A blazing 1.71 seconds. Dude was flying.”
NFL’s Next Gen Stats clocked him at 20.64 MPH—for context, that’s faster than some skill position players. The man’s moving like he’s built out of rubber bands and rocket fuel. And this ain’t just some fluke Combine performance either. Robinson wrecked shop in 2024. In 13 games, he had 37 tackles, 13 TFLs, and 7 sacks, earning Third-Team All-Big Ten honors. NFL scouts already liked his motor, but now they’re drooling over his athleticism. It’s looking real good for Robinson to hear his name called on the Draft night.
And it’s not just the numbers—NFL analysts were losing their minds over this guy. Charles Davis from NFL Network flat-out said, “This young man, Ty Robinson, has been exceptional throughout today.” Even Matt Rhule—Nebraska’s head coach—jumped on the Pat McAfee Show to gas up his guy, calling him ‘tough, hard-nosed, blue-collar, and straight-up athletic as hell.’
Oh, and don’t forget the third Huskers star….
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Thomas Fidone II: The ultimate ‘what if’ story?
And finally, we got Thomas Fidone II. Now, unlike Neyor and Robinson, Fidone didn’t quite crack the “generational freak” level, but make no mistake—he still left his mark. Out of about 1,200 tight ends in Combine history, Fidone ranked 78th all-time. Solid, pretty insane. His 4.7-second 40-yard dash was fourth-best among all tight ends this year, but the real kicker? His measurables just weren’t as elite as Ty Robinson or Isaiah Neyor. He’s got the height at 6’5”, but the weight and overall explosiveness weren’t top-tier. Still, history was made.
But here’s where it gets interesting—Fidone looked better at the Combine than he ever did at Nebraska. If you watched him play in Lincoln, you know what we’re talking about. Fidone always looked stiff, almost like he was running in slow motion. But in Indy? He looked fluid, explosive—almost like a completely different player. So what changed? Simple—the knee brace came off according to Wilson Dittman.
That’s right. Fidone battled injuries his whole college career, and Nebraska fans never really got to see him at 100%. But in Indy, he finally got to showcase his true athleticism. And while he won’t go as high as Neyor or Robinson, some team is gonna take a chance on him. The question is—can he stay healthy long enough to prove them right?
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Last year, Nebraska had a brutal wake-up call—zero players drafted. First time in years. Absolute embarrassment. And shout-out to Tommi Hill (CB) who didn’t participate in Combine due to injury. This year? Different story. Neyor, Robinson, and Fidone all balled out in Indy, and at least 3 of 4 players are low-key guaranteed to hear their names called in April. Like Dittman said: “This is good for the program. Support these guys. They just made history.” Facts!
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