Bradley Roby can run fast. Carlos Hyde hurt himself running. Ryan Shazier didn't run.

Consider it a typical NFL Scouting Combine for a major college program.

Ohio State sent six players to the combine, including three of its biggest names from the 2013 roster.

As expected, Roby demonstrated the physical prowess, running the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds, the seventh fastest time among combine participants. The 5-foot-11, 194-pound Roby is a draft enigma. His measurable qualities all check out well -- he also completed 17 reps in the bench press -- yet his 2013 film isn't as impressive as his 2012 tape.

Still, no Buckeye boosted his stock more in Indianapolis than Roby, a potential first-round pick.

Hyde, a physical running back, suffered a hamstring injury while running the 40-yard dash. His time of 4.66 ranked in the middle of the running back pack. The 6-foot, 230-pound Hyde, unlike Roby, has impressive 2013 film.

Shazier opted against running the 40 at the combine because of a minor hamstring injury. He participated in the bench press (25 reps), vertical jump (42.0 inches, which is higher than Roby's leap of 38.5), broad jump (130.0 inches), 3-cone drill (6.91 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (4.21). The 6-foot-1, 237-pound Shazier neither boosted nor hurt his draft stock. One of the nation's most productive linebackers, Shazier won't last beyond the second round.

Offensive tackle Jack Mewhort, center Corey Linsley and wide receiver Corey Brown also participated in the combine. Mewhort is the top pro prospect among the trio, but tackle is considered a deep position. Mewhort put up 28 reps in the bench press and ran the 40 in 5.37 seconds.

-- Guy Cipriano | @newsheraldguy

It doesn't take a three- or four-year career at a major college to receive an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine, which begins Feb. 22 in Indianapolis.

The list of scheduled participants includes 14 players from Division II or III schools. Three players are familiar names to those who follow Division II conferences with area tie-ins.

Saginaw Valley State wide receiver Jeff Janis and Grand Valley State center Matt Armstrong give the GLIAC two representatives in the combine. Getting players to the combine is nothing new for the GLIAC. Grand Valley State wide receiver Charles Johnson was selected by the Packers in last year's seventh round.

The 6-foot-3, 218-pound Janis is one of the top receivers in GLIAC history and caught 83 passes for 1,572 yards this past season. Janis, who participated in the Senior Bowl last month, caught five passes for 120 yards against Lake Erie College last season.

The 6-foot-3, 296-pound Armstrong earned the Rimington Award as the best center in Division II. Armstrong is also a standout shot putter for Grand Valley's track and field team.

Shepherd defensive end Howard Jones is the first player in Mountain East Conference history invited to the combine. The 6-foot-4, 238-pound Jones helped Shepherd hold nine opponents, including Notre Dame College, under 20 points in 2013.

Eleven Division II players, including five offensive and five defensive linemen, were drafted last year.

Here's a list of small-college players invited to the 2014 combine:

Matt Armstrong, C, Grand Valley State

John Brown, WR, Pittsburg State

Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood

Brandon Dixon, CB, Northwest Missouri State

Joe Don Duncan, TE, Dixie State

Matt Feiler, OT, Bloomsburg

Jeff Janis, WR, Saginaw Valley State

Howard Jones, DE, Shepherd

Reggie Jordan, TE, Missouri Western State

Zach Moore, DE, Concordia

Mike Pennel, DT, Colorado-Pueblo

Dustin Vaughan, QB, West Texas A&M

Larry Webster, DE, Bloomsburg

Ethan Westbrooks, DE, West Texas A&M

-- Guy Cipriano | @newsheraldguy