2026 NFL Combine Full Results: Every Record, Every Standout, Every Draft Implication — Final Day Wraps Today
Today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine wraps its final day of on-field workouts with offensive linemen hitting the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis starting at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Four days of historic athletic performances have reshuffled the 2026 NFL Draft board dramatically. Here is the complete breakdown of every major result, standout, and draft implication from Indianapolis.
2026 NFL Combine Schedule — Complete Four-Day Breakdown
The official NFL Combine schedule for 2026 spanned four days of workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium: Thursday, February 26 — Defensive linemen, linebackers, and kickers. Friday, February 27 — Defensive backs and tight ends. Saturday, February 28 — Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs. Sunday, March 1 — Offensive linemen wrap up combine workouts at 1 p.m. ET. The 2026 NFL Draft will then take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh.
Fernando Mendoza — Presumed No. 1 Pick Skips Workouts
Everyone talks about Fernando Mendoza's leadership, accuracy and consistency, but he also has prototypical NFL quarterback size. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner has measurables similar to Josh Allen and Andrew Luck, while NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah compared his physical stature to Matt Ryan. It is just another reason the Raiders will, in all likelihood, make the former Indiana QB the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza elected not to work out at the combine, having nothing to prove.
Fastest 40 of the Combine: Brenen Thompson — 4.26 Seconds
Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson ran a 4.26-second 40 on Saturday — the fastest time of the 2026 combine, tying for the fifth-fastest combine 40 since 2003. Finishing second overall was Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. at 4.27 on Friday. LSU WR Zavion Thomas clocked a 4.28 — the only three players to run sub-4.30 all week.
Taylen Green's Historic QB Workout — Every Record Broken
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green put together arguably the best quarterback combine workout of all time. He ran an unofficial 4.37-second 40-yard dash — the second-best ever by a QB at the combine. He had already posted a 43.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot-2 broad jump — both of which were the best ever among quarterbacks at the combine, previously held by Anthony Richardson. Alabama's Ty Simpson was considered the day's best overall thrower, helping his QB2 standing behind Mendoza.
Dillon Thieneman Locks In First Round — 4.35, 41-Inch Vertical
Dillon Thieneman, already a first-round talent in terms of production, blew away athletic expectations with his testing and on-field drills at the combine, solidifying himself as a Night 1 prospect. The Oregon safety ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and posted a 41-inch vertical jump — second-best among all safety prospects. CBS Sports graded his combine A-, calling it one of the cleanest safety performances in recent memory.
Top Combine Performers by Position Group
| Position | Fastest 40 | Standout |
|---|---|---|
| WR | Brenen Thompson — 4.26 | Thompson, Zavion Thomas 4.28 |
| Safety | Lorenzo Styles Jr. — 4.27 | Styles brothers historic back-to-back |
| CB | Toriano Pride Jr. — 4.32 | D'Angelo Ponds 43.5-inch vertical |
| RB | Mike Washington Jr. — 4.33 | Jeremiyah Love 4.36 |
| QB | Taylen Green — 4.37 | Record vertical and broad jump |
| LB | Sonny Styles — 4.46 | 43.5-inch vertical, best LB ever |
| TE | Kenyon Sadiq — 4.39 | Fastest TE since 2003; Eli Stowers broke vertical and broad jump records |
Sonny Styles and Kaleb Proctor — Linebacker Standouts
Sonny Styles, the Ohio State linebacker, stole headlines Thursday with a historic showing — posting a 43.5-inch vertical jump, the best ever by a linebacker in combine history, and an impressive 4.46-second 40-yard dash. His broad jump of 11 feet, 2 inches also showcased exceptional explosiveness.
Kaleb Proctor was among the closely watched rising prospects at the 2026 NFL Combine, with scouts monitoring how his athletic traits translate to the professional level. Proctor's combine performance further solidified his standing as a prospect with legitimate Day 2 value heading into the April NFL Draft. His pass-rush win rate and twitch in agility drills drew consistent praise from scouts in attendance.
Edge Rushers and Defensive Linemen: Arvell Reese and David Bailey
Ohio State EDGE Arvell Reese — the No. 3 prospect in CBS Sports' rankings — performed like a bona fide top-five pick at the combine, as did Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey. Clemson's Peter Woods disappointed with short arm measurements and did not participate in on-field drills, choosing instead to showcase at Clemson's pro day March 12.
2026 NFL Draft Date, Location, and What Happens Next
The 2026 NFL Draft takes place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh — the first time Pittsburgh has hosted the event. The NFL Combine concludes today with offensive linemen's on-field workouts at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network, which can also be streamed on fuboTV. Pro Days begin across the country in March, giving prospects who underperformed or skipped combine drills a final chance to improve their stock before April's selections.
