Two of the favorites to go No. 2 in April’s NFL draft to the Detroit Lions had strong showings in the 40-yard dash Saturday at the NFL combine.
Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux ran a 4.58-second 40, sixth fastest among defensive ends, while Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson ran a 4.74-second 40, 11th fastest in his position group.
Both players had identical 10-yard splits — the more important number for pass rushers —> unofficially of 1.62 seconds.
Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (DL31) speaks during a news conference at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Friday, March 4, 2022.
Hutchinson finished his day with a strong showing in position and explosion drills, while Thibodeaux did not take part in other field work after indicating he would earlier in the week.
Hutchinson, who had 14 sacks to lead Michigan to the college football playoffs last season, posted a 36-inch vertical jump and 9-foot, 9-inch broad jump.
NFL Network reported that Thibodeaux, who tried to quell concerns…