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Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, the fastest by a running back since 2024, drawing tears of joy and highlighting a 2025 season with 1,070 rushing yards and strong testing that could lift his draft stock.
The New York Giants were reportedly impressed by Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles at the NFL Combine, boosting him into top-five draft talk alongside Buckeye teammates Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate, with insiders noting the Giants also met with other prospects as they shape their draft board ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis showcased standout athleticism from multiple players in the QB/RB/WR groups. Taylen Green posted a historic athletic profile (43.5-inch vertical, 11-2 broad jump, 4.36 40) but his passing session exposed consistency concerns, keeping him as a Day 3 prospect. On the stock-up side, Skyler Bell, Zachariah Branch, Bryce Lance, Ja’Kobi Lane, Zavion Thomas and Mike Washington Jr. impressed with strong measurables and on-field runs, while three others were highlighted as potential risers with strong pro-day/showings. In the stock-down column, Malachi Fields, Emmett Johnson and Carnell Tate underwhelmed in areas like speed/overall explosiveness, potentially denting their draft stock. An emphasis remains on pro days as a pathway to boosting impressions before the draft.
On Day 3 of the NFL Combine, five running backs emerged as winners for Detroit Lions evaluators: Mike Washington (Arkansas), Emmett Johnson, Desmond Claiborne (Wake Forest), J’Mari Taylor (Virginia), and Jam Miller (Alabama). Washington posted a 4.33 40-yard dash with strong jumps; Johnson showed explosive drills despite a slower 4.56 40; Claiborne ran 4.37 with sharp cuts; Taylor impressed in on-field drills though he didn’t test; Miller ran 4.42 with quick feet and solid hands. Notre Dame talents Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price dominated the day but are unlikely to be within Detroit’s draft range. The piece frames these five as potential Day 3 targets with upside who could fit the Lions’ scheme.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Arkansas running back Mike Washington ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash—the best among backs—triggering an emotional moment as he reflected on his journey. Washington posted career highs of 1,070 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 after transferring to Arkansas, and scouts view him as a fast, capable rotational back with room to improve in tight quarters; his performance keeps him in the draft conversation alongside Jeremiyah Love.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love ran an official 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the second-fastest among running backs and aligning with Jahmyr Gibbs’ 2023 mark. He sat out the vertical and broad jumps but impressed in drills, finishing Indy with a flip to close. Love said 4.3 is good and he would have liked a faster time, but plans to skip Notre Dame’s pro day while supporting teammates. Coming off 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior and a third-place finish in the 2025 Heisman voting, his draft destination remains highly speculative.
At the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Lorenzo Styles Jr. ran a 4.27-second 40-yard dash—the fastest by a safety since 2003 and the fastest ever by an Ohio State player—plus a 39-inch vertical, elevating him as a top riser alongside his brother Sonny Styles, who posted a 4.46 the night before. The day also featured notable showings from Dillon Thieneman, Daylen Everette, Jalon Kilgore and Collin Wright, while TJ Hall and Miles Kitselman posted disappointing numbers that could hurt their stock, leaving several cornerbacks and tight ends to stock up or down ahead of the draft.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Taylen Green shattered the QB vertical leap record with 43.5 inches and posted the fastest quarterback 40-yard dash of 4.36 seconds, showcasing elite athletic upside despite his mixed two-year stint at Arkansas after Boise State.
Jeremiyah Love posted a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, the second-fastest among running backs in a historic five-RB group that also included Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. (4.33). Love rushed for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries for Notre Dame this season, and his speed could boost his draft stock ahead of April.
Patriots-focused analysis of Friday’s NFL Combine TE and DB workouts highlights five key points: Kenyon Sadiq looks like the lone first‑round tight end thanks to elite athleticism (4.39s 40, 9.43 RAS) but questions linger on inline blocking; Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil‑Warren boosted their draft stocks as versatile defenders likely to go in the early-to-mid rounds; Eli Stowers wowed as a receiving-tight end candidate (4.51s 40, 45.5
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon became the talk of the NFL Scouting Combine after fans mocked his media-day demeanor or “stage presence,” igniting a debate about whether the viral moment could alter his projected first‑round draft stock despite early mock drafts suggesting a high selection.
Former USC star Makai Lemon’s NFL Scouting Combine interview went viral after he said he models his game after Amon-Ra St. Brown; the clip drew millions of views, boosting anticipation for his potential top-10 draft ranking as he participates in on-field drills this week.
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, the fastest ever by a tight end and breaking the 4.40 barrier. He also posted an 11-foot-1 broad jump and a 43.5-inch vertical, following a 51-catch, 560-yard, eight-TD college season and earning Big Ten tight end of the year honors, boosting top-half of the first-round expectations for the 2026 NFL draft.
San Francisco is focused on adding EDGE and interior defensive line help as it rebuilds its roster, with Day 1 of the NFL Combine highlighting three DL/DL-prospect standouts. Malachi Lawrence (UCF) led the EDGE group with elite athleticism (86), a 1.59 ten-yard split, a 4.52 40, and impressive jumping metrics. T.J. Parker (Clemson) posted solid numbers, including a 1.61 ten-yard split and a 4.68 40, along with strong overall athleticism. Zane Durant (Penn State) topped the DT group with an athleticism score of 89 and a 1.66 ten-yard split, plus notable vertical and broad jumps, though arm length and strength concerns linger. Durant’s performance could push him into later-round consideration for San Francisco as they weighing DL options.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the defensive backs posted record-breaking speed with safeties outperforming corners; Caleb Downs skipped his on-field workout, prompting questions about whether he sacrificed a key opportunity to boost his draft stock despite being viewed as a high first-round prospect.