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2026 NFL Combine: Defensive backs set new speed records

The 2026 NFL Combine featured the fastest defensive back class in history, with cornerbacks posting 4.32‑4.41 40‑yard times and record‑breaking vertical jumps.

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, defensive backs dominated the speed charts. Cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. ran a 4.32‑second 40‑yard dash, the fastest time of the event, while Charles Demmings posted a 4.41‑second run and a 40‑inch vertical. The class also produced record‑setting performances from tight ends Kenyan Sadiq and Eli Stowers, underscoring the depth of talent across positions.