Terps at the NFL Combine: Social Media Rewind

The 2025 NFL Combine wrapped up in Indy on Sunday and the Terps had social media buzzing throughout the weekend. Maryland was represented by five players: DL Tommy Akingbesote, WR Tai Felton, DL Jordan Phillips, WR Kaden Prather and DB Dante Trader Jr.

The Terps went through interviews with key NFL decision makers, met with the media and worked out on the field. Let's take a look back at the weekend that was at the NFL Combine!

Putting 'em on notice 📈🍿 pic.twitter.com/Q3FwPtM8SA
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 1, 2025

Tai felton

The All-American didn't disappoint during his day on the field on Saturday. Felton, who led the Big Ten in receptions and receiving yards during the 2025 regular season, showed off his speed and jumping ability during drills. Amongst all wide receivers at the combine, Felton's 40-yard dash time (4.37s) ranked sixth, his vertical jump (39.50") was fourth best and his broad jump (10'10") ranked fifth.

Maryland WR Tai Felton at the 2025 Combine:

🐢 40 Yard Dash: 4.38s
🐢 Vertical Jump: 39.50"
🐢 Broad Jump: 10'10"@TerpsFootball pic.twitter.com/TsvoEBWT3s
— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 1, 2025

GET 🆙 THERE @Taifelton pic.twitter.com/MBHxJ12I9H
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 1, 2025

Maryland WR Tai Felton hit the flip after drills 😅

📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/xKTkErGNYf
— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2025

NEED FOR SPEED @Taifelton
pic.twitter.com/Dd5utFRisu
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 1, 2025

Kaden prather

Kaden Prather also took to the field on Saturday and showed off his size and speed. Prather measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 204-lbs and ran a solid 4.46 40-yard dash. His 10-yard split clocked in at 1.53 seconds and he had a vertical jump of 30.00" and broad jump of 9'6".

Kaden Prather Gauntlet #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/ld71Vj1v6g
— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) March 2, 2025

4.46 in the 40 yard dash for WR Kaden Prather, who measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 204-lbs #HeATerp pic.twitter.com/9YtPFeMOVU
— Inside the Black & Gold (@Insideblackgold) March 1, 2025

dante trader jr.

Trader was the lone Terp on the field on Friday and although he chose not to run the 40-yard dash until Maryland's Pro Day, he did run the fourth fastest 3-cone drill time among safeties at 7.09 seconds. Trader posted a vertical jump of 31.00" and broad jump of 9'9".

Get your @DizzyDante stock now, it's only going up 📈@FDuffyNFL with high praise.
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— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) March 1, 2025

I thought #Maryland S Dante Trader had a good workout

Smooth athlete; I'd call him quicker than fast, but I thought he did a good job playing the ball in the workout #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/K1uDnBvZt8
— Fran Duffy (@FDuffyNFL) February 28, 2025

Rayuan Lane III and Dante Trader Jr., both of whom played at MIAA programs before playing locally at Navy and Maryland, respectively, are among hundreds of NFL draft hopefuls at this week's scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lane, a Gilman graduate who excelled as a safety for the… pic.twitter.com/SFUNK0EW1T
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) February 27, 2025

Jordan phillips

Phillips had his testing day in the weight room and on the field on Thursday and didn't disappoint. He posted 29 reps on the bench press, the most for any defensive lineman and third most of all combine participants. He also clocked 4.65 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle, the fourth best time amongst defensive tackles.

Squats 750 lbs.
Benchs 495 lbs.
Power cleans 395 lbs. @TerpsFootball DT Jordan Phillips is STRONG strong 💪 @StaceyDales

📺: 2025 #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/fe4DQrqdpY
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 27, 2025

That's some TERP STRENGTH right there 💪🏋️@jordan50OTF with 29 reps on bench press, 2nd most so far at the combine.

📺: #nflcombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/ao16s3h2AT
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) February 28, 2025

Maryland DL Jordan Phillips, a possible 2nd or 3rd round pick, said he's a big film guy and rattled off the NFL players he looked up to #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/LZsAWc2L56
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) February 26, 2025

tommy akingbesote

Akingbesote joined Phillips as the first two Terps to take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium for the combine. Akingbesote showed off his rare combination of size and speed as he posted a 5.09 second 40-yard dash, the ninth best time amongst defensive linemen. He also had a vertical jump of 28.00" and broad jump of 8'7".

The Big Men were MOVING in Indy 💨💨#NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/2BTTSclxvT
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) February 28, 2025

Have yourself a day, @famousstommm

📸: AP pic.twitter.com/K6f8FG1Tzc
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) February 28, 2025

Players Mentioned

Tommy Akingbesote

Tai Felton

Jordan Phillips

Kaden Prather

Dante Trader Jr.

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