From the weight room to draft weekend, two PMST combine athletes made their mark
At Performance Medicine & Sports Therapy, our combine program is built for athletes who are chasing the highest level of football. It is not just about running faster, jumping farther, or putting up better testing numbers. It is about preparing the body, sharpening the details, building confidence, and helping athletes walk into the biggest job interview of their lives ready to perform.
This year, we had the privilege of working with two elite offensive linemen who turned that preparation into a life-changing moment: Micah Morris and Febechi Nwaiwu.
Both athletes brought size, talent, discipline, and professionalism into the building every day. Both earned their opportunity. And both heard their names called in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Micah Morris, a guard from the University of Georgia, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round with the No. 207 overall pick. Febechi Nwaiwu, a guard from the University of Oklahoma, was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round with the No. 106 overall pick.
Micah Morris: A winner from Georgia heading to Philadelphia
Micah Morris arrived at the next level with a résumé built inside one of the most competitive college football programs in the country. During his five-year career at Georgia, Morris helped the Bulldogs win two National Championships and three SEC titles. The Eagles listed him at 6-foot-5 and 334 pounds, and described him as a player who is “used to winning.”
As a redshirt senior in 2025, Morris started all 14 games at left guard, becoming the only Georgia offensive lineman to start every game that season. He also did not allow a sack in pass protection, while helping Georgia average 32.1 points, 182.1 rushing yards, and 220.3 passing yards per game.
His combine data backed up what showed on tape. The Ringer’s draft profile listed Morris at 6-foot-5, 334 pounds, with 33 5/8-inch arms, 10 3/8-inch hands, a 5.09-second 40-yard dash, a 1.73-second 10-yard split, a 9-foot-4 broad jump, and 29 bench press reps.
For an athlete that size, those numbers speak to the rare power and movement ability NFL teams look for in the trenches. But what stood out most in our setting was the way Micah approached the work. He came from a championship environment, and he carried himself like someone who understood that talent only matters when it is paired with consistency.
Philadelphia is getting a powerful, battle-tested offensive lineman who has competed against elite talent and understands what winning looks like.
Febechi Nwaiwu: From walk-on to fourth-round NFL Draft pick
Febechi Nwaiwu’s story is one of the best examples of development, belief, and earned opportunity.
Before becoming an NFL Draft pick, Nwaiwu began his college career as a walk-on at North Texas. According to NFL Draft Buzz, he arrived without recruiting hype, scholarship offers, or a blue-chip label. He redshirted, worked quietly, and eventually forced his way into the starting lineup.
That foundation eventually took him to Oklahoma, where he became one of the Sooners’ most important offensive linemen. On3 reported that Nwaiwu started every game over his final two seasons at Oklahoma, primarily at right guard, while also showing valuable versatility by playing center late in the season.
His accolades tell the story of how far he climbed:
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 2022 | C-USA All-Freshman Team and multiple Freshman All-American honors |
| 2023 | Third-team All-AAC at North Texas |
| 2024 | Started all 13 games at right guard for Oklahoma |
| 2025 | First-team All-American, Second-team All-SEC, Burlsworth Trophy finalist, OU Don Key Award winner |
| 2026 | Drafted by the Houston Texans in Round 4, Pick 106 |
The Texans’ official draft announcement highlighted Nwaiwu as a 6-foot-4, 319-pound former walk-on with high-level pass protection ability. Houston noted that he allowed zero sacks and just two pressures in 2025, earning a 91.6 PFF pass-blocking grade.
His combine profile also showed why teams valued his interior offensive line skill set. The Ringer listed Nwaiwu with 34 1/4-inch arms, 9 5/8-inch hands, a 24-inch vertical, a 4.73-second 20-yard shuttle, and a 7.8-second three-cone drill.
Febechi’s journey is proof that the path does not have to be perfect to be powerful. From walk-on to All-American to NFL Draft pick, he built his career through work, toughness, and steady improvement.
Why this matters to our program
For us, these moments are bigger than draft boards and testing numbers.
They represent everything our combine program is designed to support: preparation, discipline, performance, recovery, and confidence. Every athlete who walks through our doors has a dream attached to the work. For some, it is making a roster. For others, it is improving their pro day numbers, staying healthy through the draft process, or proving they belong in front of scouts.
Micah Morris and Febechi Nwaiwu showed what happens when elite physical tools are matched with the right preparation and the right mindset.
We are proud to have been part of their journey and grateful for the trust they placed in our team during such an important stage of their careers.
Congratulations Again Micah and Febechi
To Micah Morris, congratulations on becoming a Philadelphia Eagle.
To Febechi Nwaiwu, congratulations on becoming a Houston Texan.
Your success was earned long before draft weekend. It was earned through early mornings, heavy lifts, recovery sessions, detailed preparation, and years of commitment to your craft.
Your family here at Performance Medicine & Sports Therapy is proud of you, and we cannot wait to see what you do at the next level.
The work continues.