NFL Combine 2026: Tracking Draft Prospects' Performance and Measurements (2026)

NFL Combine Live Updates: Results Tracker, How Draft Prospects Fared

But here's where it gets controversial... The NFL Combine is a hotbed of speculation and debate, and this year's event is no exception. From arm length to draft order, there are plenty of talking points that could spark differing opinions. So, let's dive into the latest updates and explore some of the key moments and measurements that have emerged so far.

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Sonny Styles Measurements

Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles has maintained his impressive measurements, coming in at 6-foot-5, 244 pounds with a 32 ⅞-inch arm length and an 80 ⅞-inch wingspan. These numbers are nearly identical to his preseason measurables, which is a positive sign for his draft prospects.

12:03 pm ET

Arvell Reese Measurements

Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese is among the top-rated prospects in this year's draft class. His measurements at the NFL Combine won't do anything to dissuade teams with top selections from taking him early in the draft. Reese measured in at 6-foot-4, 241 pounds with 32 ½-inch arms and a wingspan of 79 ½ inches.

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Cashius Howell Arm Length

Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell is among the top players at his position in the 2026 NFL Draft class. However, his shorter arm length has been a point of contention for evaluators. At the NFL Combine, Howell's arms measured 30 ¼ inches with a 74 ¼-inch wingspan.

According to MockDraftable, Howell's arm length would be the shortest of any edge rusher prospect since at least 2010, as well as the second-shortest among defensive line prospects. His wingspan would be the second-shortest among edge rushers and fourth-shortest among defensive linemen since at least 2010.

Howell responded to the concerns about his arm length by saying, "I feel like I'm made in the name, image and likeness of my lord and savior Jesus Christ. That's just the cards that I was dealt. I'm going to do everything in my power to perfect my technique and perfect my craft in whatever way possible to make sure my game translates at the next level."

11:25 am ET

Rueben Bain Jr. Arm Length

Miami (FL) edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. is expected to be among the top edge rushing prospects in the draft. However, one of the evaluators' chief concerns was Bain's arm length. At the NFL Combine, Bain measured in with 30 ⅞-inch arms, which is in the first percentile among edge rushers and defensive linemen since at least 2010, according to MockDraftable's database.

Bain's wingspan of 77 ½ inches is in the 10th percentile among edge rushers and 13th among defensive linemen since at least 2010, per MockDraftable.

11:11 am ET

Bears Receiving Calls on Potential Trade Targets

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, several teams have called the Chicago Bears to inquire about the availability of defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, wide receiver DJ Moore, and backup quarterback Tyson Bagent in a possible trade. Dexter has 13.5 sacks in 49 games (33 starts) for the Bears across three seasons, while Moore is coming off of his eighth season – and third in Chicago – which featured career lows of 50 catches for 682 yards.

10:24 am ET

Jets and Titans Complete Player-for-Player Trade

The New York Jets are sending edge rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, according to multiple reports. The trade reunites Johnson with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh, who took over as the Titans' head coach earlier this offseason. It also opens New York up to draft one of the top edge rushers available with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft come April.

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When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

  • Thursday, April 23: Round 1
  • Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3
  • Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7

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NFL Draft Order

Order via Tankathon for the first round.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders: 3-14 record; .538 strength of schedule
  2. New York Jets: 3-14, .552
  3. Arizona Cardinals: 3-14; .571
  4. Tennessee Titans: 3-14, .574
  5. New York Giants: 4-13; .524
  6. Cleveland Browns: 5-12, .486
  7. Washington Commanders: 5-12; .507
  8. New Orleans Saints: 6-11; .495
  9. Kansas City Chiefs: 6-11; .516
  10. Cincinnati Bengals: 6-11; .521
  11. Miami Dolphins: 7-10; .488
  12. Dallas Cowboys: 7-9-1; .438
  13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta): 8-9; .495
  14. Baltimore Ravens: 8-9; .507
  15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-9, .529
  16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis): 8-9; .540
  17. Detroit Lions: 9-8; .490
  18. Minnesota Vikings: 9-8; .514 SOS
  19. Carolina Panthers: 8-9, .522 SOS
  20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): 9-7-1; .483
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .503
  22. Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .469
  23. Philadelphia Eagles: 11-6; .476
  24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville): 13-4; .478
  25. Chicago Bears: 11-6; .458
  26. Buffalo Bills: 12-5, .471
  27. San Francisco 49ers: 12-5, .498
  28. Houston Texans: 12-5; .522
  29. Los Angeles Rams: 12-5, .526
  30. Denver Broncos: 14-3; .422
  31. New England Patriots: 14-3; .391
  32. Seattle Seahawks: 14-3; .498

7:30 am ET

2026 NFL Combine Drills Schedule, Times by Position

  • Thursday, Feb. 26: 3 p.m. ET | Defensive Linemen, Linebackers, Placekickers
  • Friday, Feb. 27: 3 p.m. ET | Defensive Backs, Tight Ends
  • Saturday, Feb. 28: 1 p.m. ET | Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs
  • Sunday, March 1: 1 p.m. ET | Offensive Linemen

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How to Watch NFL Combine 2026

  • Channel: NFL Network
  • Stream: NFL+ | Fubo

NFL fans can watch this year's combine on NFL Network. Cord-cutters can stream the pre-NFL draft event on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Prospect testing will get underway at 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 26.

Stream the NFL combine

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2026 NFL Combine Invites

Click here to see the names of all 319 draft prospects invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

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NFL Combine Schedule

All of the media availability sessions and testing events are broken down by position group at the NFL Combine. Here's how this year's event schedule in Indianapolis looks:

  • Defensive line, linebackers, placekickers
    • Wednesday, Feb. 25: Media availability session
    • Thursday, Feb. 26: Measurements, on-field workout
    • Friday, Feb. 27: Bench press, departure
  • Defensive backs, tight ends
    • Thursday, Feb. 26: Media availability session
    • Friday, Feb. 27: Measurements, on-field workout
    • Saturday, Feb. 28: Bench press, departure
  • Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
    • Friday, Feb. 27: Media availability session
    • Saturday, Feb. 28: Measurements, on-field workout
    • Sunday, March 1: Bench press, departure
  • Offensive line
    • Saturday, Feb. 28: Media availability session
    • Sunday, March 1: Measurements, on-field workout
    • Monday, March 2: Bench press, departure
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