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There was also Clemson's DeMonte Capehart, who finished the day with an unofficial 9.97 Relative Athletic Score, the eighth best since 1987, as well as Baylor's Jackie Marshall and Southeastern Louisiana's Kaleb Proctor, who had strong showings themselves.
Ohio State first-team All-Big Ten linebacker Sonny Styles entered the combine as a projected top-10 pick, and with jump-out-of-the-gym explosion illustrated with a 43.5-inch vertical jump, he could be pushing to be a top-five pick in April.
Watch the full on-field workout from Texas Tech Red Raiders edge rusher David Bailey at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
New Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Samu Taumanupepe, a transfer from Baylor, made clear his high expectations for his position group.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine got underway with its first day of draft prospect testing on Feb. 26. USA TODAY Sports provided live updates.