{"id":517989,"date":"2026-03-04T11:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/517989\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:18:10","slug":"highlighting-the-top-combine-efforts-from-2026-nfl-draft-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/517989\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlighting the top combine efforts from 2026 NFL Draft prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the calendar flipping to March, the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh continues to inch closer and during the last week of February, around 300 NFL Draft prospects took center stage at Lucas Oil Stadium for the NFL scouting combine.<\/p>\n

The top collegiate quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers, cornerbacks, safties and specialists all looked to improve their draft stocks in front of the front offices and coaches for all 32 NFL teams.<\/p>\n

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Here is a look at some of the top performances during the NFL Scouting Combine.<\/p>\n

Top 10 40-yard dash finishersName-School-POS-Time<\/p>\n

Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State, WR, (4.26)<\/p>\n

Lorenzo Styles Jr., Ohio State, SAF, (4.27)<\/p>\n

Zavion Thomas, LSU, WR, (4.28)<\/p>\n

Deion Burks, Oklahoma, WR, (4.30)<\/p>\n

Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati, WR, (4.31)<\/p>\n

Toriano Pride Jr., Missouri, CB, (4.32)<\/p>\n

Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma, SAF, (4.32)<\/p>\n

Treydan Stukes, Arizona, SAF, (4.33)<\/p>\n

Mike Washington, Jr., Arkansas, RB, (4.33)<\/p>\n

Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR, (4.34)<\/p>\n

Top 10 10-Yard SplitName-School-POS-Time<\/p>\n

Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati, WR, (1.48)<\/p>\n

Deion Burks, Oklahoma, WR, (1.49)<\/p>\n

Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR, (1.49)<\/p>\n

Lorenzo Styles Jr., Ohio State, SAF, (1.49)<\/p>\n

Zachariah Branch, Georgia, WR, (1.50)<\/p>\n

Treydan Stukes, Arizona, SAF, (1.50)<\/p>\n

Malik Muhammad, Texas, CB, (1.51)<\/p>\n

Toriano Pride Jr., Missouri, CB (1.51)<\/p>\n

Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma, SAF, (1.51)<\/p>\n

Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas, RB, (1.51)<\/p>\n

\"Vanderbilt<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Top 10 Vertical JumpName-School-POS-Height<\/p>\n

Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, TE, (45.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Taylen Green, Arkansas, QB, (43.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

D\u2019Angelo Ponds, Indiana, CB, (43.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, TE, (43.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Sonny Styles, Ohio State, LB, (43.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Deion Burks, Oklahoma, WR, (42.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Seth McGowan, Kentucky, RB, (42.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Genesis Smith, Arizona, SAF, (42.50\u201d)<\/p>\n

Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati, WR, (42.00\u201d)<\/p>\n

Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin, CB, (42.00\u201d)<\/p>\n

\"Sonny<\/p>\n

Sonny Styles of the Ohio State Buckeyes.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Broad JumpName-School-POS-Distance<\/p>\n

Ted Hurst, Georgia State, WR, (11\u20193\u201d)<\/p>\n

Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, TE, (11\u20193\u201d)<\/p>\n

Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati, (11\u20192\u201d)<\/p>\n

Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas, (11\u20192\u201d)<\/p>\n

Julian Neal, Arkansas, CB, (11\u20192\u201d)<\/p>\n

Sonny Styles, Ohio State, LB, (11\u20192\u201d)<\/p>\n

Skyler Bell, Connecticut, WR, (11\u20191\u201d)<\/p>\n

Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR, (11\u20191\u201d)<\/p>\n

Kenyon Sadiqu, Oregon, TE, (11\u20191\u201d)<\/p>\n

Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin, CB (11\u2019)<\/p>\n

Top 10 3-Cone DrillName-School-POS-Time<\/p>\n

Germie Bernard, Alabama, WR, (6.71)<\/p>\n

Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin, WR, (6.86)<\/p>\n

Haynes Kings, Georgia Tech, QB, (6.89)<\/p>\n

Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State, EDGE, (6.90)<\/p>\n

Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, LB, (6.90)<\/p>\n

Kaden Wetjen, Iowa, WR, (6.95)<\/p>\n

Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh, LB, (6.97)<\/p>\n

Malachi Fields, Notre Dame, WR, (6.98)<\/p>\n

George Gumbs Jr., Florida, EDGE, (7.00)<\/p>\n

Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR, (7.00)<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Top 10 20-Yard ShuttleName-School-POS-Time<\/p>\n

Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin, WR, (4.07)<\/p>\n

Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR, (4.15)<\/p>\n

Haynes King, Georgia Tech, QB, (4.17)<\/p>\n

Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston, CB, (4.18)<\/p>\n

Genesis Smith, Arizona, SAF, (4.18)<\/p>\n

TJ Hall, Iowa, CB, (4.19)<\/p>\n

Jack Kelly, BYU, LB, (4.19)<\/p>\n

Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, LB, (4.19)<\/p>\n

Julian Neal, Arkansas, CB, (4.20)<\/p>\n

John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming, TE, (4.22)<\/p>\n

\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky defensive lineman David Gusta (DL12) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Top 10 Bench PressName-School-POS-Reps<\/p>\n

David Gusta, Kentucky, DT, (37)<\/p>\n

Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M, C, (33)<\/p>\n

Blake Miller, Clemson, OT, (32)<\/p>\n

Connor Lew, Auburn, C, (31)<\/p>\n

Gabe Jacas, Illinois, EDGE, (30)<\/p>\n

Damonic Williams, Oklahoma, DT, (30)<\/p>\n

Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M, G, (29)<\/p>\n

Micah Morris, Georgia, G, (29)<\/p>\n

Brian Parker II, Duke, C, (29)<\/p>\n

Matthew Hibner, SMU, TE, (28)<\/p>\n

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