The defensive backs stole the spotlight at the 2026 NFL Combine, with the entire defensive class setting speed records. Cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. ran the fastest 40-yard dash at 4.32 seconds, while safeties demonstrated exceptional athleticism throughout their workouts.
Tight ends Kenyan Sadiq and Eli Stowers also made headlines by setting Combine records. Several cornerbacks, including Charles Demmings and Daylen Everette, significantly boosted their draft stock with impressive combine performances, showing both speed and athleticism that teams value in today's NFL.