The lights are being turned off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis following Thursday's athletic display from the defensive line, edge rushers and linebackers. Some of the top prospects more than lived up to expectations, most notably Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles and edge rusher Arvell Reese, as well as Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey.

Watch Penn State defensive lineman Zane Durant beats Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in this Simulcam.

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.

Watch the full on-field workout from Texas Tech Red Raiders edge rusher David Bailey at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine got underway with its first day of draft prospect testing on Feb. 26. USA TODAY Sports provided live updates.

New Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Samu Taumanupepe, a transfer from Baylor, made clear his high expectations for his position group.