The NFL released its full list of 2026 NFL Scouting Combine invites on Wednesday. A total of 319 prospects were invited to compete at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Feb. 23 to March 2. As per usual, The Draft Network will have wall-to-wall coverage.
The NFL Scouting Combine is the final premier event in the 2026 NFL Draft process. We've analyzed all 319 names on the invite list. We've identified a few potential standout performers at each position.
Quarterback
Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
With Fernando Mendoza unlikely to participate in throwing drills, LSU's Garrett Nussmeier may be the most skilled quarterback in attendance. He'll possess an opportunity to steal the spotlight. A stellar throwing session could even position Nussmeier in contention for QB2.
Taylen Green, Arkansas
Taylen Green is a physically gifted quarterback. He's an incredibly athletic and elusive runner, and should test impressively in the 40-yard dash and agility drills should he decide to participate. As a passer, Green possesses Joe Milton III-like arm strength and could deliver some moon shots.
Running Back
Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Jadarian Price is so much more than Jeremiyah Love's backup. Notre Dame's no. 2 is an exceptional talent and has a legitimate argument to be RB2 in this class. Expect the NFL Scouting Combine to improve his pre-draft stock.
Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
With lots of competition behind Jeremiyah Love, Wake Forest's Demond Claiborne is firmly in the RB2 mix. Claiborne is a speed demon, previously hitting 22.3 mph. He totaled 28 touchdowns on offense, and also had kickoff return scores of 96 and 100 yards.
Wide Receiver
Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati
Jeff Caldwell transferred from D-II program Lindenwood to Cincinnati and produced 32 receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns. At Lindenwood, he averaged 17 yards per catch or greater in three consecutive seasons. Caldwell is a physical specimen who broad-jumped 11-foot-9, per Feldman. That’s seven inches longer than any other wideout jump at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
Bryce Lance is among the premier "small school" receivers in this year's NFL Draft, though we take personal offense to labeling North Dakota State as anything but a factory for NFL talent. Lance registered back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with 24 combined touchdowns. Trey Lance's younger brother has vertical jumped 40 inches and broad jumped 10-foot-10 in workouts.
Barion Brown, LSU
LSU wide receiver Barion Brown led this year's Panini Senior Bowl in max speed by hitting 20.87 mph. It's a shame Brown averaged just 10.0 yards per reception this past campaign as LSU's coaching staff failed to take full advantage of his big-play ability. He should impress at the NFL Combine.
Ted Hurst, Georgia State
Georgia State's Ted Hurst was a big-time winner at the Senior Bowl. He was consistently productive in practice and also reached a max speed of 20.33 mph, the fourth-best recorded time. Hurst has also broad jumped 10-foot-8, and hit 6.93 in the three-cone.
Chris Hilton Jr., LSU
Chris Hilton Jr. was a highly-regarded 4-star recruit when he arrived at LSU. Injuries have prevented him from reaching his potential, but he's still a special athlete. Hilton reached 20.72 mph at the Senior Bowl and is also a former three-time Louisiana state high jump champion.
Tight End
Marlin Klein, Michigan
Marlin Klein, a tight end from Germany, made back-to-back Freaks List appearances. The Michigan standout hit 6.89 in the three-cone drill, faster than his former teammate Colston Loveland's 6.94. Klein is a candidate to lead all tight ends in several testing categories if he participates.
John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming
Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg posted the fastest speed of his position group at the Panini Senior Bowl (18.57 mph). Gyllenborg has previously squatted 500 pounds and vertical jumped 37 inches. He's an athletic weapon in the passing game.
Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
Notre Dame's Eli Raridon may be the strongest tight end in the NFL Draft class, benching 350 pounds and squatting 535. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound weapon produced 32 receptions for 482 yards this past campaign. He was an East-West Shrine Bowl standout.
Offensive Lineman
Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
NFL scouts are anxious to see Alabama's mammoth offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor work out. Unsurprisingly, the 6-7, 366-pound Proctor has squatted 815 pounds and benched 535, per Feldman. Here's to hoping he chooses to participate physically in Indianapolis.
Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Is Francis Mauigoa a tackle or guard? Measurements and testing results at the NFL Scouting Combine could help teams finalize their determination. Mauigoa has reached a max speed of 18 mph, and he's also clocked a 1.57 10-yard split.
Logan Jones, Iowa
Logan Jones made 51 career starts at Iowa. Teams will appreciate his experience. As an athlete, the former basketball player set the program's record with a 705-pound squat to pair with a 36.6-inch vertical, per Feldman.
EDGE
David Bailey, Texas Tech
David Bailey is in contention to be the first pass rusher drafted, possibly as early as No. 2 overall. Bailey possesses rare athleticism, having hit 22.16 mph on the GPS. Freaky testing results would likely solidify him as the best edge defender in the class.
Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Auburn's Keldric Faulk is an athletic specimen who hasn't always met expectations. The 6-6, 285-pound Faulk squatted 700 pounds heading into his junior campaign. Plenty of scouts have top-15 grades that could be solidified via an impressive combine performance.
Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Illinois' Gabe Jacas was among the most disruptive and athletic pass rushers in attendance at this year's Senior Bowl. As a pure athlete, has previously bench-pressed 225 pounds at 30-plus reps. Jacas is garnering top 64 grades after recording a career-high 11.0 sacks in 2025.
Defensive Tackle
Zane Durant, Penn State
Penn State's Zane Durant made recurring appearances on Feldman's Freaks List. Durant's sack production increased with each passing season for the Nittany Lions. If he runs, Durant could flirt with a 4.69 40 time despite tipping the scales between 280 and 290 pounds.
Domonique Orange, Iowa State
Domonique Orange is a big-bodied nose tackle. It's significantly more impressive that a defender with a stop-the-run-first mindset has vertical-jumped 34 inches in his past. Expect Orange to dominate the bench press, with a previous 450-pound result.
Linebacker
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is among the best overall prospects and athletes in the class. Styles possesses sideline-to-sideline range and triggers downhill with violence and physicality. He's also broad-jumped 11-0 and topped 40 inches in the vertical.
Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2025, recording 104 tackles. In an excellent positional class, he could end the pre-draft process with first-round grades. Golday is a candidate for a top-three finish in the vertical and broad jumps among all linebackers.
Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
Kyle Louis was flying around the Senior Bowl, displaying sideline-to-sideline range. At Pittsburgh, Louis clocked 21.34 mph on the GPS. He's a little undersized, but should test and move incredibly well at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Cornerback
Andre Fuller, Toledo
Toledo cornerback Andre Fuller was the fastest cornerback during the East-West Shrine Bowl game, surpassing 20.50 mph. Fuller should surprise at the NFL Scouting Combine. He measured in at 6-foot, 201 pounds.
Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State
Zebra Technology had Ohio State's Davison Igbinosun as the fastest cornerback at this year's Senior Bowl. Igbinosun was otherwise up-and-down in Mobile. A strong athletic showing at the NFL Scouting Combine would improve his pre-draft stock.
Safety
Bud Clark, TCU
TCU safety Bud Clark was arguably the best player at his position at the Senior Bowl. NFL scouts want to add athletic testing numbers to the overall evaluation before finalizing his grade. Clark may confirm top-100 grades.
Michael Taafe, Texas
Michael Taaffe is a hard-hitting safety who makes efficient transitions and has displayed good closing speed. The Texas safety should run an excellent gauntlet. Don't let Taaffe go underrated throughout this process.
