Springfield native and former Clemson standout Christian Wilkins did nothing to change his status as a projected first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft with a respectable performance Sunday at the league’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.

Wilkins, who was recognized as one of the best defensive tackles in college football the past two seasons, is widely expected to become a top-20 pick. He posted competitive times and marks in every drill and drew praise from lead NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah during the network’s broadcast.

“He is so quick and explosive," Jeremiah said. "He’ll get caught upright a little bit in the run game and tossed and turned, but he’s a disruptor and a penetrator.”

Below are WIlkins’ combine results. Among the defensive linemen, he finished tied for eighth in the bench press, in the bottom 10 for both jumps and in the middle of the pack during the 40-yard dash and 20-yard shuttle.

40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds (unofficial)

Bench press: 28 reps of 225 pounds

Vertical jump: 29.5 inches

Broad jump: 107 inches

Three-cone: N/A

20-yard shuttle: 4.55 seconds

60-yard shuttle: N/A

Jeremiah later praised one of Wilkins’ reps during a position-specific drill for defensive linemen. Fellow analyst Charles Davis mentioned his intelligence. Last year, Wilkins won the National Football Foundation’s Campbell Trophy, recognized as the academic Heisman Trophy in college football. The former Tiger became the first player ever to graduate from Clemson in two and a half years. He later earned a master’s degree.

Wilkins’ scouting report at NFL.com reads: “Desired combination of athleticism, production and character with the ability to fit into a stop unit that already has some pieces in place. Wilkins is a slippery, upfield three-technique with the ability to make plays outside his area. He plays with low pads allowing for optimal disruption leverage in the gaps, but he needs to be paired with an attacking front as he lacks the length and strength to hold his ground as a read-and-react tackle. He’s busy and agile as a rusher, which could keep him on the field for more snaps.”

The combine will conclude Monday afternoon with on-field performances from the attending defensive backs.

The 2019 NFL Draft will kick off on April 25 at 8 p.m. in Nashville.