Emeka Egbuka NFL Combine performance: How Ohio State WR compares to Garrett Wilson, more Buckeyes stars

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Ohio State has established itself as a wide receiver factory over the last decade, and Emeka Egbuka is the next great one to enter the NFL.

He had a strong senior season for the Buckeyes working primarily from the slot, posting a career-high 81 receptions for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns. He helped Ohio State win the first national championship of the 12-team CFP era.

Egbuka will join former Buckeyes wide receivers like Terry McLaurin, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. in the NFL when he hears his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay in late-April.

Here’s a look at how Egbuka’s combine statistics compare to those of these other Ohio State greats.

*Marvin Harrison Jr. did not participate in any drills at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Emeka Egbuka 40 time

Egbuka ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds in high school at the 247 Sports College Combine. A player’s 40 time will typically improve at the NFL Combine, after his college career.

Player 40 time
Terry McLaurin 4.35
Garrett Wilson 4.38
Chris Olave 4.39
Jaxon Smith-Njigba DNP

Emeka Egbuka broad jump

Egbuka will not have a broad jump measurement available until he participates in the drill at the NFL Combine. Here are the combine measurements from some notable Ohio State wide receivers.

Player Broad jump
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 10’ 5’’
Terry McLaurin 10’ 5’’
Chris Olave 10’ 4’’
Garrett Wilson 10’ 3’’

Emeka Egbuka vertical jump

Egbuka jumped 35.10″ in the vertical jump in high school. He also played baseball and basketball in high school, making him especially skilled at tracking and catching jump balls.

Player Vertical jump
Terry McLaurin 37.5’’
Garrett Wilson 36’’
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 35’’
Chris Olave 32’’

Emeka Egbuka height, weight

Egbuka is listed at 6’1″ and 205 lbs before the NFL Combine. This would make him the second heaviest and tied for the tallest of this group.

Player Height Weight
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 6’ 1’’ 196 lbs
Garrett Wilson 6’ 0’’ 183 lbs
Chris Olave 6’ 0’’ 187 lbs
Terry McLaurin 6’ 0’’ 208 lbs
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