Villanova Cornerback Isas Waxter Runs 40-Yard Dash at NFL Combine

Villanova cornerback and two-time FCS All-American Selection Isas Waxter took part in the NFL Combine on Friday, Feb. 28, participating in a bevy of physical tests and measurements.

Waxter, 23, spent six seasons with Villanova, including a medical redshirt in 2022 after an injury caused him to miss the entire season. He racked up three interceptions — all of them during the 2023 season, his first as an All-American — 75 solo tackles, 19 passes defended, three forced fumbles and seven tackles for loss during 46 games in his Wildcats’ career.

At the combine, Waxter tipped the scale at 209 pounds — a bit lighter than his 212 pound mark at the Shrine Bowl — and measured in at 6-foot-1 and a quarter, both elite marks for the cornerback position. His ‘explosive’ traits like the vertical jump and broad jump measured in at 35 inches and 10 feet and one half inch, respectively, quite respectable for an athlete of his size but not spectacular marks. He clocked an (unofficial) 4.56 second 40-yard dash, once again not a bad mark for a tall, physical corner… although his 1.6 second ten yard split indicates below average acceleration.

Isas Waxter 4.56u#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/WDpWDotA4Q

— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) February 28, 2025

Rounding out the list, Waxter’s hands measured in at nine and a half inches, his arms at 31 and three-quarter inches, and his wingspan at 78 and one-eighth inches.

Isas Waxter is a CB prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.06 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 482 out of 2480 CB from 1987 to 2025.

Splits projected, times unofficial.https://t.co/RF1Hlu09Ph pic.twitter.com/gbaMnxFpko

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 28, 2025

All of his physical measurements rank significantly above average for an NFL cornerback. Right now, Waxter likely projects as a Day 3 pick in the draft, but further physical tests like the bench press and three-cone drill could help raise his stock.

NFL CB average Arm Length: 31.4 inches
NFL CB average Wing Span: 75.6 inches
NFL CB average height: 5'11
NFL CB average weight: 193 lbs

These are great measurements by Villanova CB Isas Waxter at the #ShrineBowl: ⬇️
Arm: 3200 (32 inches)
Wing: 7748 (77.6 inches)
HT: 6'1
WT: 212 https://t.co/uyeoKwtrfV

— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 25, 2025