Joe Burrow Fires off Perfect Tweet After Small Hand Measurement at NFL Combine
By Mark Powell
We're glad Joe Burrow has a sense of humor about his hand measurement, unlike some public figures who call the White House home.
And with that, we're off! Burrow is expected to light up the NFL Combine, but his measurements didn't get off to a great start after his hands were deemed a *gasps* mealy nine inches across. No QB has been selected in the first round with hands measuring under 10 inches since 2008. Yes, that's a real stat, but one that has no meaning as it pertains to everyday life.
Considering retirement after I was informed the football will be slipping out of my tiny hands. Please keep me in your thoughts.
— Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) February 24, 2020
Regardless of how his NFL career pans out, Burrow's sarcasm ought to keep him honest.
Similar to the Wonderlic test, hand measurements don't play much of a role in the NFL Draft process. NFL teams have enough tape available on Burrow to know he has no problem gripping a football. Should they need more evidence, Burrow's trophy case ought to do the trick.
Joe Burrow's hand size measures at 9 inches at NFL combine, shortest among 1st-round QBs since 2008. This invalidates everything he has ever done on the field. https://t.co/vsmR5LL6Bt
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) February 24, 2020
Career over. You had a good run, Joe.