The 2014 Nike SPARQ Championships came to a close in Beaverton, Oregon, and Kirk Merritt from Destrehan won the competition. Merritt's win makes him the third Louisiana player in the the last four SPARQ National champions.
The combine workouts high school recruits go through give scouts and football fans a chance to see the athletic ability on display and they allow for easier comparison to similar recruits.
But how does it compare to a players on-the-field accomplishments? When evaluating a players' value, how much stock do you put into the combine? Can a players on-the-field performance be diminished after a bad showing at a combine workout?
Tell us what you think. How does the combine relate to the eye-test on the football field. Vote in our poll and tell us your opinion in the comments.