NFL Sports editorial source review ·
Joe Burrow: Draft profile and testing record
The 2020 table lists measurements but no running, jumping or lifting results. NFL coverage of that event notes that the LSU quarterback did not work out. The reviewed record does not support a 4.78 second sprint.
Read the workout in context
Cincinnati selected the passer first overall. A missing workout leaves the speed question unanswered; it does not create a slow time or a failed test. His passing and movement on film remain separate evidence from a timed drill.
Testing table
Source setting: compiled combine record. Values below follow the linked record. A blank field stays unknown; only a source that says DNP supports that label.
| Test | Recorded result |
|---|---|
| 40 yard sprint | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| Vertical jump | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| Broad jump | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| Three cone drill | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| 20 yard shuttle | Not recorded in reviewed source |
| Bench press | Not recorded in reviewed source |
College, size and draft selection
The college listed for this draft entry is LSU. The selection was round 1, pick 1, in 2020, by Cincinnati Bengals. This identifies the selecting club rather than a present day team.
The reviewed draft record lists 6 ft 3 in and 221 pounds. Draft measurements describe that point in time. A later team roster can list different measurements, so use a dated roster for a current size question.
What this profile can answer
Start with the event notes when checking a sprint or jump claim. Then use the table to see which tests have a result. The draft section covers the college and selecting club, while the dedicated evidence pages answer narrower speed and assessment questions.
This is a historical testing profile, not a live injury or roster update. A workout cannot tell you whether an athlete will play this week. Check the current team injury report for availability and an official gamebook for game statistics.
What to check for this record
The running time question cannot be answered by assigning a campus estimate to an event he did not complete. His 221 pound draft weight is a recorded measurement, but it cannot predict an unmeasured sprint. Keep the workout gap separate from any opinion about his ability to escape pressure.
Questions readers ask
Which draft team selected this player?
Cincinnati Bengals selected the LSU QB in round 1, at pick 1, in 2020. This is draft history, not a current roster claim.
What does an empty test field mean?
It means the reviewed source does not record a result. It does not mean zero, and it does not prove why the athlete did not have a listed mark.
Sources and review method
We checked the linked records for this update. Team and school reports can explain the event. Historical tables compile results and may leave fields empty. We keep that distinction visible and do not claim an affiliation with the source publishers.