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On Saturday, the story of the combine was Taylen Green, who produced record-breaking numbers at the quarterback position.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith only a handful of quarterbacks participating in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and broad jump, Green not only chose to compete but excelled in each event. The former Boise State and Arkansas quarterback put his name on the map as a possible option in a weak quarterback draft class.
As the draft process unfolds, this combine performance gives Green a strong starting point to prove he deserves a chance in the NFL. Here’s a breakdown of his performance.
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Who is Taylen Green?
Taylen Green played quarterback at Arkansas for the past two seasons, producing over 5,800 passing yards and 1,300 rushing yards. Previously, he was the starter at Boise State, but transferred to Arkansas ahead of the 2024 season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGreen is one of the more durable and experienced quarterbacks in the draft, and he showed he is perhaps the most athletic as well.MORE: Who are the biggest, fastest and strongest players at the 2026 NFL Combine?
Taylen Green combine numbers
40-yard dash: 4.36
Vertical jump: 43.50"
Broad jump: 11'2"
Green had an outstanding combine, producing the best vertical jump and broad jumps ever by a quarterback. In both instances, Green surpassed Anthony Richardson, who set the mark in his combine performance in 2023.
Additionally, Green's 4.36 40-yard dash time ended up as the third best by a quarterback as well, only behind Marcus Vick and Reggie McNeal.
Taylen Green college stats
Year
Team
Games
Completion percentage
Passing yards
Passing Touchdowns
Interceptions
Passer Rating
Rushing Attempts
Rushing yards
Rushing Touchdowns
2021
Boise State
2
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
0
2022
Boise State
13
61.3%
2,042
14
6
137.2
81
588
10
2023
Boise State
13
57.1%
1,752
11
9
135.1
78
436
9
2024
Arkansas
13
60.4%
3,154
15
9
138.2
156
602
8
2025
Arkansas
12
60.7%
2,714
19
11
143.2
139
777
8
Green spent his first three seasons at Boise State before transferring to Arkansas. In total, he's been a starter for four seasons, playing in 53 games between 2021 and 2025.MORE:Fastest 40 times ever at the NFL Combine
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTaylen Green draft projection
Green is likely to go on day three of the 2026 NFL draft, as TSN's Vinnie Iyer doesn't have him on his top 140 big board. Green's landing spot will likely depend on which team will be willing to take a chance on a quarterback with his kind of elite physical traits.MORE:Inside Taylen Green's historic NFL Combine performance
Will Taylen Green move to WR?
Green told NFL Network that he has no intention of moving to wide receiver or tight end despite his impressive athletic testing. He spent four years as a starting quarterback, gaining extensive experience at the position
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