The NFL combine wrapped up on Tuesday, and as far as Big East defensive players go, it appears Jason Pierre-Paul and Devin McCourty solidified their status as potential first-rounders.

Pierre-Paul, the former South Florida defensive end, impressed with all his physical tools as expected, Todd McShay says.

"[He] measured just shy of 6-5 and at 270 pounds was a little heavier than we expected. That's a good thing, though, because there are some concerns about his ability to hold up against the run. He also has the kind of length that makes scouts salivate with 34-3/4 arms and 10-3/8 hands.

"What makes Pierre-Paul so special, though, is his best-in-class quickness. He ran a 4.67 and moved very well for his size, the kind of tools that give him the potential to be a dominant pass-rusher at the next level. His bench press was only 19 reps and he needs to develop his upper-body strength, but Pierre-Paul has a very high ceiling."

McCourty, the former Rutgers star cornerback, ran a 4.48 in the 40, which tied for fifth among corners. He was also sixth in the broad jump and second in the three-cone drill.

"We learned that Rutgers CB Devin McCourty is a quiet kid who doesn't draw much attention to himself when we got a chance to sit down with him at the Senior Bowl," Scouts Inc. analyst Steve Muench writes. "McCourty may not be flashy, but he handles his business and is showing he is worth considering late in the first round. McCourty officially ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds, and he looked fluid changing directions during drills, just like he did in Mobile."

South Florida corner Jerome Murphy, who had an up-and-down senior season, impressed in some of the workouts. His 10 foot, seven-inch broad jump was one of the best of all the players who participated in Indianapolis. He also finished second among corners in the 20-yard shuttle drill. Former teammate and Bulls safety Nate Allen didn't run because of a quadriceps injury.

The players will now move on to their pro day workouts at their individual campuses. South Florida will hold its pro day on Friday.