Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview with the media that his “best friend” was honesty, as he tries to rebuild a reputation.
And while he didn’t help himself by doing four repetitions of the 225-pound bench press, he recovered well when it was time to run.
That may be true, but his feet did him a favor Tuesday morning, as he ran an unofficial 4.43-second 40 on his first attempt.
Whether NFL evaluators trust his story or not, showing that kind of speed will make them more willing to be forgiving, as they ponder whether his return skills alone would make him worth taking a chance on.