Nfl Combine roundup: David Bailey posts 4.50, Sonny Styles soars and analysts converge in Indianapolis
The 2026 nfl combine is underway in Indianapolis, and early results are reshaping some draft conversations. With the event running in late February and early March at Lucas Oil Stadium, prospects are using interviews and on-field drills to try to change how teams view their draft stock.
David Bailey posts official 4. 50 in 40-yard dash on DL/LB workout day
Texas Tech defensive lineman David Bailey posted an official 4. 50 in the 40-yard dash during the workout day set for defensive linemen and linebackers. That session fell on the Thursday slate of on-field workouts, the same day designated for kickers alongside defensive linemen and linebackers.
Sonny Styles posts historic vertical and an 11'2" broad jump
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles produced a combine-best 43. 5-inch vertical for linebackers, the best mark in combine history for the position, and followed with a broad jump of 11 feet, 2 inches. Benjamin Solak noted that Styles' 11'2" broad jump ranks fourth among linebackers at the combine since 1999, and Styles led the day's group in both tests.
Other top vertical marks among linebackers listed at the event included Karson Sharar at 40 inches and Kaleb Elarms-Orr at 40 inches, with Kyle Louis at 39. 5 inches and Jake Golday at 39 inches. The vertical leaderboard also featured Jacob Rodriguez at 38. 5 inches, Justin Jefferson at 38. 5 inches, Keyshaun Elliott at 38 inches, Xavien Sorey Jr. at 37. 5 inches, Anthony Hill Jr. at 37 inches, Jack Kelly at 37 inches and Namdi Obiazor among the group.
The broad jump standings showed Sonny Styles at 11'2", Kyle Louis at 10'9", and a cluster at 10'5" including Jake Golday, Anthony Hill Jr., Jack Kelly, Keyshaun Elliott and Justin Jefferson. Kaleb Elarms-Orr measured 10'4", Karson Sharar 10'3", Jacob Rodriguez 10'1" and Xavian Sorey Jr. 10'0" on the list of top marks.
Schedule and venue: Lucas Oil Stadium hosts on-field workouts Feb. 26–March 1
The broader event runs from Feb. 23 through March 2, with on-field workouts scheduled from Feb. 26 through March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The on-field schedule is carved by position: Thursday hosted kickers, defensive linemen and linebackers; Friday was set for tight ends and defensive backs; Saturday for quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs; and Sunday for offensive linemen.
Nfl Combine presence: analysts, reporters and team voices on site
Coverage and commentary at the Nfl Combine included Paul Gutierrez joined on site by Bucky Brooks, Charles Davis and Jeffri Chadiha, as well as segments with Cynthia Frelund, Rhett Lewis and Kirk Morrison. Team voices on hand included Head Coach Klint Kubiak, who addressed the combine while promoting defensive coordinator Rob Leonard and discussing Maxx Crosby. General Manager John Spytek spoke about Head Coach Klint Kubiak, Maxx Crosby and the combine lineup as part of his remarks.
Head Coach Pete Carroll also addressed the event in comments that touched on hiring offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and broader combine topics. John Spytek additionally discussed re-signing safety Isaiah Pola-Mao and issues around the quarterback position during combine-related interviews.
Highlights and past footage: best moments from the 2024 and 2025 combine groups
Organizers and producers have assembled highlight reels from prior combines that complement on-site testing. Playlists of "best moments" include the second group of quarterbacks and wide receivers from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the first group of quarterbacks and wide receivers from 2025, running backs from 2025, offensive linemen from 2025, safeties from 2025, linebackers from 2025, cornerbacks from 2025, tight ends from 2025 and defensive linemen from 2025. There are also curated highlights from the quarterbacks at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine for reference.
As the week progresses through interviews and drills, prospects will aim to translate strong performances into improved draft positioning, while teams and on-site analysts continue to sort through workouts, measurements and interviews that could alter several draft boards.
