Isaiah Land Has Productive Results at NFL Scouting Combine

NFL Scouting Combine invited two HBCU football players to participate in the annual event for 2023. Linebacker Isaiah Land of Florida A&M and offensive tackle Mark Evans II of Arkansas-Pine Bluff are in Indianapolis, engaging with NFL scouts and executives for the most important job interviews of their lives.
Land and his position group, defensive ends/edge rushers, were on the first day of measurable events. The Rattler opened the eyes of many when he ran a best time of 4.62 seconds in the 40-yard dash. His 10-yard split was 1.65 seconds, 20-yard shuttle time of 4.56 seconds, and 3-cone drill time of 7.2 seconds. Land leaped 34.5 inches in the vertical jump and 10 feet and 6 inches in the broad jump.
The NFL did not post his bench press results.









Isaiah Land Measurables
- Height: 6'3 1/2"
- Weight: 236 lbs
- Arm: 32 1/2"
- Hand: 9 1/4"
NFL Prospect Grades and Rankings
- Grade: 5.80 (Backup of Special Teamer)
- Combine Rank (Edge): 27th
- Combine Rank (Athleticism): 28th
- Combine Rank (Production: 28th
Isaiah Land #RAS so far.
β Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 3, 2023
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College and Hometown
- College: Florida A&M
- Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Recap on Isaiah Land
Land bulked up by 10 pounds before arriving in Indy. His size will be one of the challenges the Buffalo native will have to overcome with scouts. He has a better fit with a team that uses the 3-4 defensive scheme allowing him to be flexible at the edge or drop into coverages.
Keep in mind Land led the FCS in 2022 with 22.5 sacks. He has a nose to attack the quarterback and excellent instincts. At the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowl, he registered 1.5 sacks in the all-star contest. Can he shed blocks and use power to pressure the signal-callers while combating elite tackles in the NFL?
We shall see.
Social Media Buzz
Isaiah Land (@IsaiahLand716) runs an unofficial 4.66 40 in his 2nd attempt!!
β Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 2, 2023
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β Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 3, 2023
Isaiah Land was moving today as he ran an official 4.62 forty at the NFL Scouting Combine. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt | #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/XLwlIt9YMV
Good luck to Isiah Land at the NFL Combine!
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βI always just tried to push myself to the max every single day because I knew I was fighting from behind,β said Florida A&M University LB Isaiah Land about overcoming the stigma of less talented players at HBCUs. #Sarge #HBCU #FAMU #SWAC pic.twitter.com/Awt68CPFPU
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