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Edge rusher testing results from the 2026 NFL combine

The edge defenders brought some serious speed and explosion to Indianapolis, and this 2026 class showed exactly what teams want off the edge. Today, we saw sub-4.55 speed, elite first-step splits, and multiple 40-inch vertical jumps.

PlayerSchool4010 YardVerticalBroad
David BaileyTexas Tech4.501.6235.0"10'9"
Malachi LawrenceUCF4.521.5940.0"10'10"
Trey MooreTexas4.541.6038.5"10'0"
Cashius HowellTexas A&M4.591.5832.5"9'7"
Dani Dennis SuttonPenn State4.631.6339.5"10'11"
Jaishawn BarhamMichigan4.641.6133.0"10'3"
Romello HeightTexas Tech4.641.6339.0"10'5"
George Gumbs Jr.Florida4.661.6741.0"10'1"
R Mason ThomasOklahoma4.671.63
T.J. ParkerClemson4.681.6134.0"10'0"
Marvin Jones Jr.Oklahoma4.691.65
Nadame TuckerWestern Michigan4.731.6333.5"9'11"
Quintayvious HutchinsBoston College4.741.7337.0"
Mason ReigerWisconsin4.781.6140.0"10'5"
Max LlewellynIowa4.811.6432.5"9'7"
Vincent Anthony Jr.Duke4.841.6732.5"10'3"
LT OvertonAlabama4.871.70
Nyjalik KellyUCF4.881.6937.0"9'11"
Wesley WilliamsDuke4.891.6835.5"10'0"
Keldric FaulkAuburn35.0"9'9"

2026 EDGE Combine Averages

  • 40-yard dash: 4.69 seconds
  • 10-yard split: 1.64 seconds
  • Vertical jump: 36.6 inches
  • Broad jump: 10 feet 3 inches

Top Performers

Fastest 40

  • David Bailey 4.50
  • Malachi Lawrence 4.52
  • Trey Moore 4.54

Best 10 Yard Split

  • Cashius Howell 1.58
  • Malachi Lawrence 1.59
  • Trey Moore 1.60

Best Vertical

  • George Gumbs Jr. 41.0 inches
  • Malachi Lawrence 40.0 inches
  • Mason Reiger 40.0 inches

Best Broad Jump

  • Dani Dennis Sutton 10 feet 11 inches
  • Malachi Lawrence 10 feet 10 inches
  • David Bailey 10 feet 9 inches

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2026 NFL combine: Edge rusher testing results

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