Assessing Traeshon Holden's performance at the 2024 NFL Combine
Assessing Traeshon Holden's performance at the 2024 NFL Combine
The 2025 NFL Combine continued for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, with senior wide receiver Traeshon Holden hitting the field for some drills and getting his measurables taken.
While other Ducks like Derrick Harmon and Terrance Ferguson have solidified — and potentially improved — their draft stock this weekend in Indianapolis, Holden had a relatively average week at the combine. His scores weren't bad by any means, but he didn't jump off the page.
NFL.com gives Holden a prospect grade of 5.93 (on an eight-point scale), which, according to the rankings, means he will be "an average backup or special teamer."
Here's a look at all of Holden's numbers from the day:
Measurables
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 205 pounds
Hand Size: 9 7/8 inches
Arm Length: 31 5/8 inches
40-yard Dash
Time: 4.57 seconds
Rank at Position: 15th of 19 Players
Traeshon Holden's 40-yard dash time was nothing spectacular, but he isn't a player who is going to keel you with speed. Rather, he will excel with route running and physicality at the next level, so a 4.57 is a perfectly acceptable time.
The fastest time was Texas' Matthew Golden at 4.30.
10-Yard Split
Official Split Time: 1.54 seconds
Rank at Position: 28th of 39 Players
Vertical Jump
Official Measurement: 32.0"
Rank at Position: 32nd of 37 players
Broad Jump
Official Measurement: 10'3"
Rank at Position: 20th of 33 players
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