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Four 2026 Combine Standouts Elevate Draft Stock
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Four 2026 Combine Standouts Elevate Draft Stock

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, four prospects boosted their draft stocks: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) highlighted elite testing with record-like measures, while his older brother Lorenzo Styles (CB/WR, Ohio State) ran a 4.27 40. Taylen Green (Arkansas) broke quarterback records with a 43.5-inch vertical and 11'2" broad jump, posting a 4.36 40 to vault into early-round discussions. Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey logged the fastest defensive-lineman 40 (4.50) and a top broad jump, reinforcing top-10 buzz. Collectively, the performances reinforced Day 1 pick potential for the quartet and underscored the Combine’s star-power rise.

Day 3 at the 2026 NFL Combine: Explosive Styles Drives Stock, Lions Draft Talks Grow
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Day 3 at the 2026 NFL Combine: Explosive Styles Drives Stock, Lions Draft Talks Grow

Day 3 at the NFL Scouting Combine featured standout testing from Sonny Styles (6-5, 244) who posted a 43.5-inch vertical, an 11-foot-2 broad jump and a 4.46 40, elevating his stock; Kaleb Elarms-Orr followed with a 4.47 40 and a 40-inch vertical, pushing him into Day 2 discussions. Other notes included Jeremiyah Love drawing a Gibbs-like comparison for his speed and power, Makai Lemon’s USC connection boosting buzz, Diego Pavia’s height concern despite solid production, Malachi Lawrence’s smooth on-field drills and Day 2 potential, Ja’Kobi Lane’s multi-sport background, Fernando Mendoza drawing a big media crowd, and Kyle Louis showing explosive traits. There’s also continued Lions chatter about adding a versatile WR who can contribute as a returner, highlighting the draft’s strong edge and receiver classes and Detroit’s evolving target list.

Cowboys map a modern 3-4 makeover with new LB coaches at 2026 Combine
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Cowboys map a modern 3-4 makeover with new LB coaches at 2026 Combine

Dallas Cowboys' new defensive staff, led by coordinator Christian Parker, plan to overhaul the defense from a 4-3 to a versatile 3-4, with Chidera Uzo-Diribe coaching outside linebackers and Scott Symons developing inside linebackers; both discuss their approach and what they’ll seek from players at the 2026 NFL Combine to shape the roster.

Linebackers headline the 2026 NFL Combine as Reese, Styles stand out
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Linebackers headline the 2026 NFL Combine as Reese, Styles stand out

On Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, top linebacker prospects spoke to reporters: Ohio State's Arvell Reese discussed potentially playing outside linebacker or edge, Georgia's CJ Allen announced he won't workout in Indy and will push testing to his pro day, five-star Sonny Styles drew frequent comparisons to Fred Warner and is viewed as a top draft prospect, Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez said he’s open to Bears/ Broncos fits and will participate in all workouts except the bench press, and TTU edge rusher David Bailey plans to test in most events as his stock remains high.