As draft day comes closer and closer, NFL teams have once again gathered in Indianapolis for the Combine. As usual, several players have boosted their stocks during the workouts, and it will be interesting to see how the draft plays out in April.

2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton was at the forefront of the media's attention at the Combine, as everyone watched to see if he can enter the top 10 in April. Newton's 40-yard dash time was impressive (4.59 seconds), but he looked inaccurate during some of the passing drills. Keep in mind that most of the (potential) firstround picks will have private workouts over the next month in order to showcase their skills even more. So, Newton will still have a chance, but he has quite a bit of work to do. His ability to take a snap from under centre is his main question mark, as it is with many QBs making the transition from college to the pros.

Let's take a look at a few players that caught my eye during the first few days of workouts.

- Virgil Green, tight end from Nevada: Green was the beast of day one. The TE ran a 4.64 in the 40, and has the best vertical jump among TEs. However, he lacks the typical size for an NFL tight end, and struggles as a blocker. All of this aside, teams are always looking for speed at the tight end position, and Green could shoot up draft boards after his workouts.

- Stephen Paea, defensive tackle from Oregon State: I mentioned Paea in my Combine preview as a player who needed to step up during the workouts, and he didn't disappoint. Paea set a new record for the bench press, pressing the 225-pound weight 49 times! This certainly erased any question marks about his strength, and could move him up the board in April.

- Da'Rel Scott, running back from Maryland: A few years ago, a relative unknown named Chris Johnson ran an amazing 40 yard dash, and propelled himself into the first round. Scott may have done just that as he posted a 4.34 time, the best in the first two days of workouts. While he doesn't project to be a starter in the NFL, he could certainly bring value as a change-of-pace player, and a potential threat in the return game.

- Ryan Mallett, quarterback from Arkansas: Mallett had a great season with the Razorbacks, but is seen as a late first-round pick by most teams. During the passing drills at the Combine however, he showed exceptional arm strength and accuracy. While he doesn't have the speed or athleticism of Newton or Washington's Jake Locker, he may be the best pocket passer in the draft. I think Mallett is far more NFL-ready than Newton and Locker, and he could be valuable to a team that needs a starter right away (that's you, Arizona).

For next week's article, I will continue to review the Combine, and highlight some more players to watch in April's draft.