Combine drills are fast approaching as players touch down in Indianapolis<\/a> and begin to run the gauntlet of medical testing, official measurements, team interviews and on-field testing and drills.<\/p>\n Cue the lights, these men in tights are ready to steal the show at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.<\/p>\n Only one running back, Notre Dame’s Jeremyiah Love, is a first-rounder. Claiborne\u2019s shifty nature and explosive burst out of the backfield are coveted by teams shopping for change-of-pace backs. If Claiborne can run in the 4.3 range and deliver a dynamite three-cone agility test result, this weaker RB class is his for the taking.<\/p>\n A candidate to break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record, Thompson is small and can’t do much about that. His downfield speed could cause heads to turn with a target in the 4.2s.<\/p>\n Hurst\u2019s small-school pedigree has left some wondering if he can adjust against NFL cornerbacks. If he continues to show precision and explosiveness in and out of breaks, Hurst can erase enough doubt to be in the top 64 picks.<\/p>\n Some feigned surprise he was invited to Indy, but if you\u2019ve been keying in on the Sooners, you know why Kanak is here. He will likely have one of the fastest times for the tight end position, and his defensive experience should translate to impressive bench press rep counts as well.<\/p>\n Dunker\u2019s combine performance will be a double-edged sword. He\u2019s almost certainly going to nail his bench press reps with his yolked arms and impressive frame, but teams will be looking to see how he performs during agility drills. Everyone knows Dunker is strong. The question is, Can he move like an NFL lineman? Performing well could send him into the top 50.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Durant\u2019s first-step explosiveness is intense. As a speed-rushing tackle, he has a knack for penetrating inside gaps, a valued skill for a position valuing speed to power. If he can crush his 40 and agility drills, Durant won’t be easy to pass on draft day.<\/p>\nDemond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest<\/h3>\n
Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State<\/h3>\n
Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State<\/h3>\n
Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma<\/h3>\n
Gennings Dunker, OG, Iowa<\/h3>\n
Zane Durant, DT, Penn State<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n
Aug 31, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) celebrates after a stop during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson<\/h3>\n