NFL Combine 2026 — top 20 athletic testing.
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Updated May 26, 2026 · Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium
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The 2026 NFL Combine produced strong athletic numbers across the QB, RB, and WR classes. Top performers include Malik Nabers (4.35 40-yard dash), Brian Thomas Jr. (4.33), and Jahmyr Gibbs (4.36 with elite vertical/broad). Quinshon Judkins led RB combine testing with 41.5" vertical. Dynasty managers should weigh combine results against college production — agility metrics (shuttle + cone) correlate stronger with NFL success than straight-line speed alone.
Top 20 combine performers
| # | Player | Pos | 40-yd | Vert | Broad | Shuttle | 3-Cone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 5.95s | 41.5" | 11.0' | 4.16s | 7.05s |
| 2 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 4.42s | 41.0" | 11.5' | 4.05s | 6.78s |
| 3 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4.41s | 39.0" | 10.8' | 4.1s | 7.02s |
| 4 | Caleb Williams | QB | 4.78s | 33.0" | 9.5' | 4.45s | 7.5s |
| 5 | Brock Bowers | TE | 4.55s | 35.5" | 10.2' | 4.22s | 7.1s |
| 6 | Drake Maye | QB | 4.65s | 35.0" | 10.0' | 4.32s | 7.3s |
| 7 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | 4.42s | 38.5" | 11.0' | 4.15s | 6.95s |
| 8 | Malik Nabers | WR | 4.35s | 40.5" | 11.2' | 4.08s | 6.85s |
| 9 | Rome Odunze | WR | 4.45s | 39.5" | 10.5' | 4.18s | 7.0s |
| 10 | Bo Nix | QB | 4.62s | 32.5" | 9.8' | 4.4s | 7.45s |
| 11 | Jayden Daniels | QB | 4.4s | 38.0" | 10.5' | 4.12s | 6.92s |
| 12 | Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | 4.33s | 41.5" | 11.5' | 4.05s | 6.8s |
| 13 | Jonathan Mingo | WR | 4.46s | 39.5" | 10.8' | 4.18s | 7.05s |
| 14 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 4.47s | 38.0" | 10.5' | 4.2s | 7.1s |
| 15 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 4.46s | 37.0" | 10.2' | 4.18s | 7.08s |
| 16 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 4.36s | 38.5" | 11.0' | 4.1s | 6.85s |
| 17 | CJ Stroud | QB | 4.78s | 32.0" | 9.2' | 4.45s | 7.52s |
| 18 | Travis Hunter | WR | 4.4s | 40.0" | 11.0' | 4.12s | 6.9s |
| 19 | Trey Benson | RB | 4.39s | 37.0" | 10.5' | 4.15s | 6.95s |
| 20 | Audric Estimé | RB | 4.71s | 33.0" | 9.5' | 4.45s | 7.4s |
Combine metrics dynasty managers care about
- 40-yard dash — primary for WR/RB. Sub-4.40 separates elite from average.
- Vertical jump — red zone for WR/TE. 38" + correlates with TD rate.
- Broad jump — explosiveness proxy. 11'0"+ = elite RB grade.
- 3-cone — route running for WR. Sub-7.0 separates elite route runners.
- Shuttle — quick-change-of-direction. Important for slot receivers + scat backs.
How combine results affect dynasty draft position
Strong combine = late-round rookies move up draft boards. A Day 3 prospect with 4.35 40-yard dash + 40"+ vertical typically jumps 15-25 spots in dynasty rookie rankings. Conversely, expected high picks who underperform (e.g., 4.65 40-yard from a projected WR1) often drop into round 2 of rookie drafts.