2024 NFL Scouting Combine Results: South Dakota DB Myles Harden

South Dakota cornerback Myles Harden had an outstanding performance at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

South Dakota cornerback Myles Harden started on-field testing Friday at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. He is one of 15 former FCS players participating in this year's combine.

Harden shined in on-field drills, earning rave reviews from multiple scouts in attendance at the combine. He looked fluid throughout the drills and showed excellent burst in his breaks. 

Harden led all cornerbacks in the 20-yard shuttle (3.98) and ranked No. 3 among cornerbacks in the 3-cone drill. His 20-yard shuttle ranks Top 25 in NFL Combine history and is tied with Jaire Alexander (Louisville; 2018), Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida; 2016), and Justin Coleman (Tennessee; 2015).

Below are Harden's official testing results from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

Myles Harden (South Dakota; CB)

Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 195 pounds
Arm Length: 29 7/8"
Wingspan: 74"
Hand Size: 9 3/8"
40-Yard: 4.51 seconds (No. 19)
10-Yard Split: 1.62 seconds (No. 29)
Vertical: 35.5" (No. 19)
Broad: 9'10" (No. 25)
3-Cone: 6.88 seconds (No. 3)
20-Yard Shuttle: 3.98 seconds (No. 1)
Bench Press: 13 (No. 6)
Athleticism Score: 65 (No. 39)

Below are highlights from Harden's performance at the NFL Combine.

Myles Harden has moved pretty well today. pic.twitter.com/hkHXVLim7e

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 1, 2024

Myles Harden 4.52u#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/wSi6PZ1VFE

— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) March 1, 2024

With the help of player tracking data, it is possible to measure how well a player maintains their speed while tracking the ball.

The heaviest cornerback in this year's class, Ryan Watts, reached a top speed over a full mile per hour faster than the next closest CB (19.89 mph). pic.twitter.com/997Twv8bIM

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 1, 2024

Despite running a 4.50-second forty, Terrion Arnold showed off his burst reaching a top speed of 18.40 mph within the first 10 yards of his run.

Arnold is the top ranked cornerback on @MoveTheSticks' latest top 50 big board (8th overall). pic.twitter.com/ZsSU80ayQi

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 1, 2024

#NFLCombine CB Short Shuttle Times:

Myles Harden: 3.98s
Mike Sainristil: 4.01s
Kamari Lassiter: 4.12s
Ryan Watts: 4.13s
Josh Newton: 4.15s
Kalen King: 4.16s
Cam Hart: 4.24s
Chau Smith-Wade: 4.32s
Josh Wallace: 4.35s
M.J. Devonshire: 4.35

— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2024

2024 NFL Combine Schedule

Thursday, Feb. 29: Defensive Linemen & Linebackers
Friday, March 1: Defensive Backs & Tight Ends
Saturday, March 2: Running Backs, Quarterbacks, & Wide Receivers
Sunday, March 3: Offensive Linemen & Specialists

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