A study by sports scientists at West Point was done in order to analysis the correlation of the different tests used in the combine, and their ultimate usefulness on the playing field. This point of correlating the test to field performance has been on of contention for many years and more studies like this one need to be done to gain a more complete picture.
For the running backs-only group, bench press and standing long jump were the only tests that showed significant correlation with high game performance.
The linemen-only group indicated that the 40-yard dash was the only significant variable classifying high performance.
Brechue, W. and J. Mayhew, Discriminate Analysis of Standard Performance Tests to Determine Physical Development Ratings of College Football Players. United States Military Academy, West Point, NY.
