I completely understand why someone in a specialized field like Chemistry or Engineering would have to take the Wonderlic Test, but I still have never really understood its application to the game of Football. Today, various media members are riffling through this year's set of scores, and scrutinizing those players who are on the bottom end. And while the scores ultimately don't really even matter, there is a slight problem for the NFL. Where did the leak come from?

PFT has the information, and it appears likely that a high-level official at an NFL team, is more than likely the culprit....

After Vince Young’s single-digit debacle made its way to this here joint three years ago, the league placed heavy restrictions on the dissemination of the information.

Per a league source, the NFL delivers the Wonderlic scores via hand-carried pouch to one person per team, usually the G.M., the team president, or the director of player personnel.

“The scores are kept separate and from all the other Combine data, which is sent to teams electronically via the Internet,” the source said. “There are no electronic files and only one hard copy per team.”

So, basically, Pompei’s source likely is someone who operates at a very high level with one of the teams — and who is willing to disregard the league’s clear directive to keep the information secret. (Alternatively, someone who operates at a very high level with one of the teams has not safeguarded the information, allowing someone at a lower level to get their mitts on the numbers. Or, possibly, the leaker is employed by the league office or the Combine.)

Again, I find it hard to believe a team wouldn't draft say Darius Heyward-Bey (who ran a 4.24 40-yard dash at the Combine), because he couldn't figure out a problem on fractions. But, I could be wrong. Here are some of the notable, leaked scores in case you want to compare your result from the test....

Matthew Stafford- 38
Mark Sanchez- 28
Josh Freeman- 27
Michael Crabtree- 15
Darrius Heyward-Bey- 14
Percy Harvin- 12
Hakeem Nicks- 11
Jeremy Maclin- 25
Andre Smith- 17
Eben Britton- 31
Eugene Monroe- 24
Jason Smith- 23
Michael Oher- 19
Clay Matthews- 21
Brian Cushing- 23
Rey Maualuga- 15
Kevin Barnes- 41
Louis Delmas- 12

Wonderlic Leak Could Come From Only A Narrow Group Of Sources (Pro Football Talk)
Georgia's Matthew Stafford stands out with NFL Wonderlic score (Chicago Tribune)

Another great clip from the NFL Network. Every year, Rich Eisen talks his turn at the 40 yard dash, and this year was no different. This, however, didn't turn out nearly as good as his Wonderlic test did. 100% IR has the clip....

Haha. Actually, a 6.3 isn't that bad in a suit, but the shots with the players was just embarrassing. I would put him in the mid to late 14th round. Good times.

Rich Eisen's Draft Stock Just Plummeted (Fan IQ)

One of my favorite things to come out of the NFL Scouting Combine, are the Wonderlic test results. The test is supposed to assess the aptitude of a person based on learning and problem-solving, and is given across multiple professions. The highest score you can get is a 50, with the national average is 20 (not just NFL scores), and the all-time high for an NFLer was a perfect score by Harvard grad, Pat McInally. On the other end, the all-time low was a 3 for eventual Ravens' pick, Roderick Green.

The NFL Network's Rich Eisen decided to try his hand at the test, and here were the highlights and result....

A 35 is a pretty good score. That number puts him in with the likes of Aaron Rodgers, Matt Leinart, and is actually better than every rookie who took the test last season. Good work, Rich.

The NFL Network made a move today to beef up it's coverage of the NFL Combine this year, and that move was to hire blacklisted, ex-Bucs Coach John Gruden. Via TampaBay.com....

Recently-fired Tampa Bay Bucs coach Jon Gruden has a temporary job, and it could turn into a full-time job. Gruden will serve as analyst on the NFL Network's coverage of the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis later this week.

Gruden will join the network's Total Access show each night at 7 p.m. from Thursday through Monday, and also offer analysis specifically about quarterbacks and wide receivers throughout the weekend.

"We just think he's going to have an interesting perspective because he is so passionate about the combine, the draft and building a football team,'' NFL Network executive producer Eric Weinberger said. "He doesn't seem like a guy who is going to hold back and he will be able to fully evaluate the process.''

This falls into the Matt Millen hiring category, but certainly not to the same degree. With as many enemies as Gruden has apparently made, his credibility is a little shaky at the moment, but not nearly at Millen's level. I can't wait until the NFL-N decides to put him on the same set with Warren Sapp. That should be fun.

Jon Gruden joins NFL Network for scouting combine (TampaBay.com)

From time to time, I like to take a look at what the "stars" are getting in their various gift bags, but I had no idea they put them together for the Scouting Combine. In fact, they get some pretty cool stuff, if you're ultra into Under Armour clothing. From Sports Biz via With Leather....

* 1 Under Armour Combine Bag
* 3 UA Metal apparel pieces -- short sleeve compression, sleeveless compression and short sleeve loose shirt. All are personalized with position and number on the front, with the last name on the back. (UA says the compression shirts have the lightest fabric weight of any shirt on the market at 3.5 ounces.)
* 1 Travel suit, personalized with number and position on jacket.
* 1 pair of customized combine shoes (weigh 8.5 ounces, designed for NFL combine with footing for lateral, linear and vertical drills).
* 1 pair of UA cleats
* 1 pair of UA slides (sandals)
* 1 pair of UA running shoes
* 1 pair of UA trainers
* 1 Fleece Crew top and bottom
* 1 pair of Metal Compression shorts
* 1 pair of Heat Gear Leggings
* 1 pair of Micro-shorts
* 1 pair of Combine short

What's the retail value, you ask? A cool $900 worth of clothing. But they act like these kids are entering the league without clothing. Just about every school has a deal with Under Armour or Nike these days, so I'm thinking these are going turn into Christmas gifts.

Combine Invite=Free Stuff (Sports Biz)
NFL Prospects Get Goodie Bags (With Leather)