Trending Now - Top NFL Combine Performers Boost Draft Prospects for 2026

WHO:

More than 300 prospects participated in the 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Combine.

Notable players mentioned include:

Mike Washington Jr., RB, Arkansas

Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

Brazzell, WR, Tennessee

Branch, WR, USC

Proctor, OT, Alabama

Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

Kelly, LB, BYU

Sharar, LB, Iowa

Ponds, CB, Indiana

Demmings, CB, TCU

Louis, S, Pitt

Kilgore, S, South Carolina

Clark, S, TCU

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Lorenzo Styles, CB, Ohio State

Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Francis Mauigoa, OL, Miami

Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State

Chase Bisontis, OG, Texas A&M

Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon

Jager Burton, C, Kentucky

Max Iheanachor, T, Arizona State

Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri

Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami

Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

Jaxson Dart, QB, USC

Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

John Harbaugh, Head Coach, New York Giants

Dan Campbell, Head Coach, Detroit Lions

Joe Hortiz, General Manager, Los Angeles Chargers

WHAT:

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine took place in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mike Washington Jr. ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, the fastest time for any running back at the combine.

Taylen Green set records with a 4.36-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, all the best marks by a quarterback since at least 2003.

Brazzell ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and had 1,017 yards and nine touchdowns in the previous season.

Branch recorded a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and had 636 yards after the catch in 2025.

Proctor slimmed down from 366 pounds to 352 pounds and ran a 5.21-second 40-yard dash.

Dennis-Sutton ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash and had a 39.5-inch vertical jump.

Lawrence recorded a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and had seven sacks in the previous season.

Kelly ran a 4.57-second 40-yard dash and had 66 tackles and 10 sacks in 2025.

Sharar led his team in tackles with 85 and had a 4.56-second 40-yard dash.

Ponds had a 43.5-inch vertical jump, the second-best for any player under 5-foot-10 since 2003.

Demmings ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash and had nine interceptions in his career.

Louis ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash and had 183 tackles and six interceptions over the past two seasons.

Kilgore had a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and eight career interceptions.

Clark ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash and had 15 interceptions over 47 games.

Kenyon Sadiq ran the fastest 40-yard dash ever for a tight end at 4.39 seconds.

Eli Stowers set a record for vertical leap at tight end with a 45.5-inch jump.

Dillon Thieneman ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and had a 41-inch vertical jump.

David Bailey ran a 4.50-second 40-yard dash and had 14.5 sacks in his career.

Sonny Styles ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump.

WHERE:

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

WHEN:

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine occurred from February 28 to March 3, 2026.

The 2026 NFL New League Year begins on March 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. PT.

The two-day negotiating period for free agency starts on March 9, 2026, at 4 p.m.

WHY:

The combine serves as a showcase for prospects to improve their draft stock ahead of the NFL Draft.

HOW:

Prospects participated in various drills, including the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, and position-specific workouts to demonstrate their athleticism and skills.

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up today at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where over 300 prospects showcased their skills in front of coaches and scouts. Among the standout performances, Mike Washington Jr. clocked the fastest time for a running back with a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, while Taylen Green set impressive records with a 4.36-second dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, all the best marks by a quarterback since at least 2003. Other notable performances included Brazzell's 4.37-second dash and Branch's 4.35-second dash, with both players demonstrating their athleticism and potential for the upcoming draft. The combine, which began on February 28 and concluded today, serves as a crucial opportunity for these athletes to improve their draft stock ahead of the NFL Draft. Looking ahead, the new league year starts on March 11, with a two-day negotiating period for free agency kicking off on March 9.