Mercer DB Tavion McCarthy hit the very top sticks on a vertical jump tester for an eye-popping 44-inch vert

Tavion McCarthy isn’t a household name.

The Mercer defensive back is a senior coming off a season in which he totaled two interceptions and 52 total tackles. But if you’re a team in the NFL Draft and you see the video of what McCarthy did during his pro day, you might start to wonder if you should spend a pick on him in April.

That’s because McCarthy showed off a 44-inch vert by hitting every stick on one of those vertical jump testers, and you can see from the reaction in the room from everyone was flipping out over this. And they should!

What a 44-inch vert looks like

Mercer DB Tavion McCarthy just became a more well-known prospect. pic.twitter.com/5M1b3BNz8e

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 27, 2024

Tavion McCarthy. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/tBK4hWWMNv

— Football Is Life (@FootbaIl_Tweets) March 27, 2024