Trending Now - Vega Ioane Among Notable Performers at 2026 NFL Combine
WHO:
Vega Ioane, Penn State guard
Spencer Fano, Utah offensive tackle
Monroe Freeling, Georgia offensive tackle
Kadyn Proctor, Alabama offensive tackle
Max Iheanachor, Arizona State offensive tackle
Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M guard
Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon guard
Logan Jones, Iowa center
Sam Hecht, Kansas State center
Tuli Tuipulotu, NFL player
Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots head coach
Eliot Wolf, New England Patriots EVP of Player Personnel
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network analyst
Jesse Minter, Baltimore Ravens head coach
WHAT:
The 2026 NFL Combine took place in Indianapolis, concluding on March 6, 2026.
Ioane is regarded as the consensus top interior offensive line prospect.
Ioane measured 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds with nearly 33-inch arms.
Ioane did not run the 40-yard dash but had a 31.5-inch vertical jump.
Fano ran a 4.91-second 40-yard dash, the second-fastest among offensive linemen.
Freeling had a 4.93-second 40-yard dash and a 33.5-inch vertical jump.
Jones led all offensive linemen with a 4.90-second 40-yard dash.
Bisontis had a 7.53-second time in the three-cone drill and a 5.02-second 40-yard dash.
Pregnon had a 35-inch vertical jump and weighed 314 pounds.
The Ravens hold the 14th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ioane stated, "A team is going to get a competitive player out of me. An aggressive player. The mentality is to be the most physical guy out there."
WHERE:
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
WHEN:
The final day of the NFL Combine was on March 6, 2026.
The Ravens' 14th overall pick is their highest draft slot since 2022.
WHY:
The Ravens are looking to upgrade their offensive line, similar to the Seattle Seahawks' strategy in the previous year.
Ioane is considered a strong run blocker who can enhance the Ravens' run game.
HOW:
Ioane participated in various drills at the Combine to showcase his skills.
The Ravens are considering Ioane as a first-round pick based on his performance and potential impact.
The 2026 NFL Combine wrapped up in Indianapolis last Monday, showcasing top prospects like Penn State guard Vega Ioane, who is viewed as the consensus best interior offensive line talent. Ioane, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 320 pounds, impressed with a 31.5-inch vertical jump, while other offensive linemen like Logan Jones and Spencer Fano also made headlines with their impressive 40-yard dash times. The Baltimore Ravens, holding the 14th overall pick in the upcoming draft, are eyeing Ioane to potentially bolster their offensive line, aiming to enhance their run game with his strong blocking skills.