Draft measurements are sparking intense debates among scouts, particularly concerning Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., whose 30 7/8-inch arms have become a focal point of discussion. Historically, edge rushers with arms under 31 inches struggle to produce double-digit sack seasons, yet Bain remains unfazed, noting that NFL teams have not raised the issue in private interviews. On the opposite end of the physical spectrum, Florida DT Caleb Banks turned heads with a massive 99th-percentile wingspan and a 5.05-second 40-yard dash at 327 pounds, showcasing the type of raw Hoodie shirts that GMs covet in the trenches. Texas Tech’s David Bailey also bolstered his top-five credentials by running a 4.51-second 40-yard dash, the fastest among all defensive linemen. As the focus shifts to defensive backs and tight ends for the Friday workouts, teams like the Browns and Steelers are closely monitoring these athletic outliers. With Pittsburgh hosting the draft at Point State Park this year, the pressure is on for local favorites to secure foundational talent that can match the historic speed and power being displayed throughout this year’s record-breaking Combine.
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On Friday, February 27, 2026, the defensive back and tight end groups took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Georgia safety KJ Bolden set a blistering pace for the secondary. Bolden, a former five-star recruit, lived up to the hype by clocking a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, the fastest time of the weekend so far across all positions. His performance was matched by Michigan’s Colston Loveland, the consensus TE1, who showcased elite fluidity and hands during the positional gauntlet drills. These athletic displays are coming on the heels of a historic Thursday for the front seven, where Ohio State’s Sonny Styles recorded a 43.5-inch vertical jump—the highest for a player of his 244-pound frame since 2003. With Florida’s Caleb Banks also turning heads with a 5.05-second 40-yard dash at 327 pounds, the 2026 defensive class is cementing itself as one of the most physically gifted in recent memory, forcing scouts to weigh these rare ‘measurable’ traits against collegiate Hoodie shirts.
()On Friday, February 27, 2026, the defensive back and tight end groups took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Georgia safety KJ Bolden set a blistering pace for the secondary. Bolden, a former five-star recruit, lived up to the hype by clocking a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, the fastest time of the weekend so far across all positions. His performance was matched by Michigan’s Colston Loveland, the consensus TE1, who showcased elite fluidity and hands during the positional gauntlet drills. These athletic displays are coming on the heels of a historic Thursday for the front seven, where Ohio State’s Sonny Styles recorded a 43.5-inch vertical jump—the highest for a player of his 244-pound frame since 2003. With Florida’s Caleb Banks also turning heads with a 5.05-second 40-yard dash at 327 pounds, the 2026 defensive class is cementing itself as one of the most physically gifted in recent memory, forcing scouts to weigh these rare ‘measurable’ traits against collegiate Hoodie shirts.