The 2026 NFL Combine is delivering unforgettable moments as testing rolls through Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. On Day 2, tight end prospects Eli Stowers and Kenyon Sadiq put on historic performances—with Stowers breaking combine records in both the vertical jump (45.5 inches) and broad jump (11 feet, 3 inches). Meanwhile, Sadiq posted the fastest 40-yard dash by a tight end since at least 2003 with a blistering 4.39-second time.
The speed across all position groups has been jaw-dropping. Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. leads the entire combine with a 4.27 forty-yard dash, while running back Mike Washington Jr. of Arkansas clocked the fastest time among his position group at 4.33 seconds. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love also impressed with a 4.36 performance, showcasing that this 2026 class might have the quickest athletes combine has seen. Day 2 updates show 10 prospects on the move, with stock rising for many who hit their marks in key drills.
Some of the biggest storylines involve prospects with injury concerns or inconsistent seasons bouncing back strong. Arkansas QB Taylen Green posted a record-breaking vertical jump, signaling he's healthy and ready for the next level. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza showed off prototypical NFL measurables similar to Josh Allen and Andrew Luck. For teams evaluating depth and upside, this weekend is rewriting what these players can actually do athletically—and that changes everything come draft day.