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2026 NFL Combine: Defensive backs set new speed record

The 2026 NFL Combine saw the fastest defensive class ever, with cornerbacks like Toriano Pride Jr. posting a 4.32‑second 40‑yard dash. Tight ends Kenyan Sadiq and Eli Stowers also set Combine records.

The 2026 NFL Combine featured the fastest defensive class in history, with cornerbacks like Toriano Pride Jr. running a 4.32‑second 40‑yard dash, Charles Demmings posting 4.41, and Daylen Everette and Tacario Davis showcasing elite speed.

Meanwhile, tight ends Kenyan Sadiq and Eli Stowers set new Combine records, and the New York Giants highlighted the need for a strong defensive secondary.