2026 NFL Combine: Defensive backs set speed record

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine featured the fastest defensive backs ever, with cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. recording a 4.32-second 40-yard dash, the quickest time of the event. Other standout performers included Charles Demmings of Stephen F. Austin, who posted a 4.41-second 40 and a 40‑inch vertical, and Daylen Everette of Georgia, who ran a 4.38-second 40. The defensive secondary remains a top priority for teams such as the New York Giants, who are looking to bolster their depth.

In addition to the defensive stars, tight ends Kenyan Sadiq and Eli Stowers set new Combine records, underscoring the depth of the class. The overall performance confirms the defensive back group as one of the deepest in Combine history, making it difficult for teams to single out a clear standout.