2026 NFL Combine Recap: Historic Testing Numbers, Rising Prospects, Front Office Signals

Record-setting athletic performances headline the 2026 NFL Combine as team executives outline offseason direction.

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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has wrapped, and the final testing ledger delivered immediate draft-board movement across multiple position groups. With clubs continuing the analytics-forward evaluation approach that has accelerated league wide in recent cycles, including 2024, verified measurables and executive messaging became two of the week’s clearest indicators for what comes next.

The biggest on-field theme was verified explosiveness translating across positions, from the offensive line to the secondary. Several prospects posted rare combinations of speed, jump metrics, and size that will carry into pro-day conversations and early roster-building planning.

Stocks on the Rise

Offensive Line

• Chase Bisontis — OG — Texas A&M5.02 40-yard dash32-inch vertical

Quarterback

• Taylen Green — Arkansas43½-inch vertical (best by a QB since 2003)11-2 broad jump4.36 40-yard dash (second-fastest QB since 2003)

Wide Receiver

• Skyler Bell — UConn41-inch vertical11-1 broad jump4.40 40-yard dash

Running Back

• Mike Washington Jr. — Arkansas4.33 40 (fastest RB at this Combine)39-inch vertical10-8 broad jumpDid not participate in field drills after his run

Tight End

• Kenyon Sadiq — Oregon4.39 40 (fastest TE since 2003)43½-inch vertical11-1 broad jumpOpted out of skill drills

Cornerback

• Daylen Everette — Georgia4.38 40 (1.54 10-yard split)37½-inch vertical

Safety

• Lorenzo Styles Jr. — Ohio State4.27 40 (fastest safety since 2003)39-inch vertical

Defensive Tackle

• DeMonte Capehart — Clemson4.85 4033½-inch vertical6-5, 313 pounds

Linebacker

• Sonny Styles — Ohio StateFirst player since 2003 at 230+ lbs to run sub-4.5 4040+ inch vertical11+ foot broad

Edge

• Malachi Lawrence — UCF4.52 4040-inch vertical10-10 broad

Beyond the testing, personnel leaders also framed offseason direction at the podium, setting expectations ahead of free agency and the draft.

GM Discussions

New York Jets

GM Darren Mougey downplayed the idea of trading for the No. 1 overall pick, saying, “I don’t think that’s happening.”

Dallas Cowboys

Jerry Jones indicated a more aggressive free agency strategy:“Expect me to go borrow some of my future.”

With combine numbers now verified, teams pivot to pro days and private visits, where medicals, interviews, and scheme fits will further separate tiers. Which prospect helped himself the most with testing alone, and which front office comment should shape expectations heading into draft season?