Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons wowed scouts Saturday night at the NFL Scouting Combine, running an official time of 4.39 in the 40-yard dash.
He declined to run a second time.
Simmons’ time was just off the combine record for a linebacker set by Shaquem Griffin two years ago with a 4.38 clocking.
Simmons weighed 238 pounds, had a 39-inch vertical and an 11-foot broad jump.
He played every position in the Clemson defense except nose tackle and the 3-technique. Simmons’ best fit in the NFL could be at weakside linebacker.
“I think it’s really beneficial for me [to have played so many positions],” Simmons said. “I know years ago it wasn’t good to be a position-less guy. But now it’s become a benefit for me just because of all the versatility I’ll be able to do -- play linebacker, play safety, whatever it is, I feel like it just helps me out.
“When it comes down to it, I’m going to try with my best ability to do everything I can.”