Former UConn cornerback Byron Jones just pulled off an astounding 12-foot-3 inch broad jump at the NFL Combine. The remarkable leap bested the previous mark by eight inches and may actually be the greatest broad jump of all-time.
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Byron Jones 12-3 broad jump is ridiculous. By far best ever at the NFL Combine & even bested the old world record: http://t.co/LvGQwmRDbu — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) February 23, 2015
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This is an important skill for a defensive back to have when trying to pass the final test of faith on the way to find the Holy Grail.
Jones also turned in the second-best vertical jump at the scouting fest (44.5 inches).
Sadly, he wasn’t considered a top prospect coming in because of that pesky football-playing component.
I just tried the broad jump in the office and got about six feet, plus I hurt my knee so this is still damn impressive.
[H/T: Pro Football Talk]