Assessing Jeffrey Bassa's performance at the 2024 NFL Combine
Assessing Jeffrey Bassa's performance at the 2024 NFL Combine
The 2025 NFL Combine got underway for the Oregon Ducks on Thursday, with senior linebacker Jeffrey Bassa leading the way, hitting the field for some drills and getting his measurables taken.
Bassa looked solid throughout the afternoon of workouts, moving well in the coverage drills and looking quick and explosive in the running and jumping drills. In the end, Bassa received a solid combine score of 6.15, with the tag of "good backup with the potential to develop into a starter," according to NFL.com
Here's a look at all of Bassa's numbers from the day:
Measurables
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 232 pounds
Hand Size: 9 1/4 inches
Arm Length: 31 3/8 inches
40-yard Dash
Time: 4.63 seconds
Rank at Position: 11th of 16 Players
Jeffrey Bassa's 40-yard dash time was nothing too impressive, but it also wasn't detrimental either. For the most part, Bassa was in the middle of the pack.
UCLA's Kain Medrano ran the fastest 40-yard dash among defensive linemen at 4.46 seconds.
10-Yard Split
Official Split Time: 1.59 seconds
Rank at Position: 11th of 16 Players
Auburn LB Eugene Asante had the fastest 10-yard split at 1.52 seconds. He had the second-fastest overall 40-time at 4.48 seconds.
Vertical Jump
Official Measurement: 38.5"
Rank at Position: 3rd of 15 players
Bassa looked great in the vertical jump, showing some explosiveness with his legs and reaching one of the best marks of all linebackers.
California LB Teddye Buchanan led the way with a vertical jump of 40.00"
Broad Jump
Official Measurement: 9'10"
Rank at Position: 9th of 15 players
Another average measurement for Bassa, who was just below the midline of all linebackers when it comes to vertical.
Georgia LB Smael Mondon Jr. led the way with a vertical jump of 10'10"
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