NFL Scouting Combine: 5 biggest winners in 2018 so far

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Notre Dame offensive lineman Quenton Nelson in action during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Offensive Guard Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame

Notre Dame offensive guard Quenton Nelson has seen his NFL Draft stock rise considerably leading up to the NFL Scouting Combine.

It’s rare to see interior lineman tabbed as top-10 prospects, but that’s exactly where Nelson is heading.

Especially after his 35 reps in the 225-pound bench press, which is tied for second most:

Nelson’s impressive performance didn’t just end there. It’s his attitude, which helps make him a winner.

Here’s what he had to say, via Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post:

"As a blocker, my mindset is to dominate. I want to dominate all my opponents and take away their will to play the game. You have guys who are dominating the NFL right now … who have just been working guys, and you need interior guys to stop them. I think I’m one of those guys."

If anything, Nelson has convinced Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller:

35 reps for Quenton Nelson. Impressive number from a monster player. He should be a consensus top five prospect.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 1, 2018

Yeah, a top-five prospect constitutes a win.