It’s not exactly breaking news that some prospects are asked puzzling and inappropriate questions at the NFL Scouting Combine. Just ask Dez Bryant. But it appears this is more a systemic issue than just isolated incidents.
This year’s combine kicks off Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and hopefully none of the players will be asked the questions former defensive end Austen Lane had to deal with before the 2010 draft. Lane sent out a series of tweets Tuesday detailing those questions, and he added in some humor with highly appropriate GIFs.
When a scout at the combine asked me… "If you could kill someone and not get caught, would you?" pic.twitter.com/mwK5UX8gvW
— Austen Lane (@A_Train_92) February 23, 2016
When a scout at the combine asked me if I thought my mother was attractive. pic.twitter.com/FPwc6OVdtj
— Austen Lane (@A_Train_92) February 23, 2016
When a coach made the statement during my combine interview… "I see you have dreads, you smoke weed don't you?" pic.twitter.com/fu2BLm55uF
— Austen Lane (@A_Train_92) February 23, 2016
When a scout asked me at the combine if I had to murder someone: Would I use a gun or a knife? pic.twitter.com/R5BHMxiDM7
— Austen Lane (@A_Train_92) February 23, 2016
When a scout at the combine asked me "boxers or briefs". pic.twitter.com/6IwjeszYBD
— Austen Lane (@A_Train_92) February 23, 2016
We’re not scouts, but we’re pretty sure those questions won’t help teams find the next Tom Brady.
Thumbnail photo via Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY Sports Images
