Highest Vertical Jumps in NFL Combine History

The 2020 NFL Combine is just a right around the corner and that means fans will see all the top prospects taking part in a number of drills in an attempt to further boost their draft stock. One drill that isn't too exciting to watch on television -- but still matters a ton to teams -- is the vertical jump.

What are the top vertical jump marks in NFL Combine history? Glad you asked...

Keep in mind the league DOES NOT keep Combine records, but most marks come from 2006-present, which the NFL considers "recent history." However, we do have some record-setting 2005 marks below.

4. Chris McKenzie, 2005

Chris McKenzie spent some time with the Houston Texans. / Getty Images/Getty Images

Chris McKenzie never became a regular player in the NFL, but what he did do was soar to a 45-inch vertical jump, which ties him for second all-time in the drill. The Arizona State product did this at the 2005 Combine and it was good enough to at least give the defensive back a short stint with the Houston Texans.

3. Chris Conley, 2015

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Chris Conley is near the all-time record. / Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

Current Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley also reached the 45-inch mark in the vertical jump back in 2015. The Georgia prospect showed his leaping ability and it paid off as he was taken in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs. He's the most recent player to show up on this list.

2. Donald Washington, 2009

Ohio State product Donald Washington nearly set a new record. /

Donald Washington is another Kansas City Chiefs draft pick on this list who had a 45-inch vertical jump. He did this in 2009 after leaving Ohio State early to pursue a career in the NFL. Unfortunately, Washington didn't last long in the league, but his name will be atop the list of vertical jump records at the Combine.

1. Gerald Sensabaugh, 2005

Gerald Sensabaugh set a record in 2005. /

Gerald Sensabaugh stands alone with his record 46-inch vertical jump in 2005 and his inch reigns supreme at the NFL Combine. The former Dallas Cowboys safety carved out a nice career for himself and the North Carolina product's performance at the Combine helped him get drafted in the fifth round that year.