Football enthusiasts and scouts across the nation have turned their attention towards Indianapolis, where the NFL Combine is set to unveil the talents of college football’s finest. Among the 300 prospects, two locals from Temecula who at one point showcased their skill on high school fields around Southwest Riverside County are ready to step into the pro spotlight.
The end of the football season now transitions into a pivotal juncture for NFL hopefuls—the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Brennan Jackson and Easton Gibbs, both graduates from high schools in Temecula, and stars in their collegiate teams, are prepared to demonstrate their athletic excellence.
They will undergo a battery of tests measuring speed, strength, agility, and technical skills in drills that shape an athlete’s prospects. These evaluations form a vital prelude to the NFL Draft, where dreams of playing at the highest level are realized.
Jackson and Gibbs stand at the threshold, poised to enhance their draft prospects through performances that could determine their future.
Profiles of Prospects
Easton Gibbs is a model of consistency and grit. A decorated linebacker from Wyoming, Gibbs is no stranger to acclaim, with a reputation cemented as one of the Mountain West’s finest. With 361 total tackles to his name, including back-to-back seasons topping 100, his relentless pursuit on the field is noteworthy.
Gibbs’ honors—a recurring All-Mountain West selection—speak to his consistency and leadership. He recently graced the field in the East-West Shrine Bowl, bolstering his draft stock ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine. With aspirations high, Gibbs anticipates proving his athleticism, notably his 40-yard dash and agility drills.
Brennan Jackson plain and simply dominates on defense. His presence on the defensive line is unmistakable. An alumnus of Great Oak (Class of 2018), his college career is marked by significant impacts that have turned heads. Jackson’s distinction in the Senior Bowl, where his National Team prevailed, underscores his readiness for the Combine’s scrutiny.
In conversations with 7220sports.com, Gibbs admitted that it’s been a while since he has run a 40-yard dash. “I’ll be training for that throughout the pre-draft process. It should be a lot of fun. I’m also looking forward to anything that tests agility, change of direction, things of that nature.”
Gibbs’ disciplined pre-draft training and rigorous focus on speed and agility testify to his commitment to excellence. The Combine is not only a test for the two area hopefuls, but a stage where potential morphs into opportunity.
Behind the Selection
Entrance to the Combine is orchestrated by an elite Player Selection Committee, taking into account the voices within the scouting community and NFL personnel. Invitees represent the crème de la crème, each striving to parlay this platform into a distinguished career.
From February 29 to March 3, the Lucas Oil Stadium will be the crucible for the football elite. With the NFL Network broadcasting the event, millions will witness the crescendo of years of dedication.
For Easton Gibbs, Brennan Jackson, and hundreds more, the Combine is the prelude to their ultimate test, the entry draft into the NFL, a moment that could redefine their destinies. If there are other local Combine attendees from the area that we did not highlight, please send details to sports@reedermedia.com.
