Top 40-Yard Dash Times at the 2026 NFL Combine
The 2026 NFL Combine kicked off with high anticipation surrounding the iconic 40-yard dash event. This sprint is a key highlight as top draft prospects showcase their speed and agility. The NFL Combine features various workouts, including the bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, and 20-yard shuttle. However, none attract as much attention as the 40-yard dash.
Record-Setting Speed
Xavier Worthy holds the all-time record for the 40-yard dash, clocking an impressive 4.21 seconds in 2024. For this year, running a time under 4.30 seconds is considered exceptional, while times of under 4.50 seconds mark a player as a speedster.
Day 1 Results: Defensive Linemen and Linebackers
On the first day of the 2026 NFL Combine, defensive linemen and linebackers took their turns on the track. Here are the top performances from the 40-yard dash:
- Name: Karson Sharar – School: Iowa – Time: 4.56 seconds
- Name: Trey Moore – School: Texas – Time: 4.54 seconds
- Name: Namdi Obiazor – School: TCU – Time: 4.53 seconds
- Name: Kyle Louis – School: Pitt – Time: 4.53 seconds
- Name: Malachi Lawrence – School: UCF – Time: 4.52 seconds
- Name: Anthony Hill Jr. – School: Texas – Time: 4.51 seconds
- Name: David Bailey – School: Texas Tech – Time: 4.50 seconds
- Name: Kaleb Elarms-Orr – School: TCU – Time: 4.47 seconds
- Name: Sonny Styles – School: Ohio State – Time: 4.46 seconds
- Name: Arvell Reese – School: Ohio State – Time: 4.46 seconds
Top Performers
Standout players from this year’s combine include Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese from Ohio State. Both tied for the fastest time, finishing the sprint at 4.46 seconds. Styles further distinguished himself by achieving the fastest times in the 10-yard split, vertical jump, and broad jump.
Defensive Tackles Performance
Among the defensive tackles, Zaven Durant from Penn State was the fastest, completing the 40-yard dash in 4.75 seconds.
This article will continue to be updated as the 2026 NFL Combine progresses, highlighting key performances and results from each day.
