USA TODAY Sports provided live coverage of Sunday's workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
More than 300 college football standouts made their way to Indianapolis this week for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The final day of action gave the biggest players of the class a chance to shine.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSunday saw the final day of on-field drills and testing for the offensive linemen. Scores of players weighing in at more than 300 pounds showed off their athleticism in the classic athletic tests as well as position-specific drills.
This gave scouts and analysts more data for the offensive line in a league in which that position group has become even more important than ever. We're one full season removed from a Super Bowl win by the Philadelphia Eagles powered by a dominant offensive line and running game.
There's no clear-cut top-five offensive line prospect in this class but many made their case to be selected in the top 50 picks of the draft. Future starters at tackle, guard and center showed off throughout the day.
Who were some big winners and losers from the final day of the NFL combine? Here's our choices from Sunday's action:
Missouri defensive back Torinao Pride
Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez
Duke defensive lineman VJ Anthony
Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson
Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey
Florida defensive lineman George Gumbs
Duke defensive lineman Wesley Williams
Texas Tech defensive lineman Romello Height
Michigan defensive lineman Ray Benny
UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence
UCLA defensive lineman Gary Smith III
Ohio State linebacker Vell Reese1 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Missouri defensive back Torinao Pride1 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Missouri defensive back Torinao Pride2 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe3 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez4 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Duke defensive lineman VJ Anthony5 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson6 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey7 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Florida defensive lineman George Gumbs8 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Duke defensive lineman Wesley Williams9 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Texas Tech defensive lineman Romello Height10 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Michigan defensive lineman Ray Benny11 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence12 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
UCLA defensive lineman Gary Smith III13 / 132026 NFL Scouting Combine: Athletes show intensity during drills
Ohio State linebacker Vell ReeseWinner: OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
The top tackle prospects in this class almost strictly lined up on the right side of the offensive line. Freeling lined up at left tackle for all but one snap in 2025 with plenty of good tape showing his skill as a pass protector and athleticism.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe first measured in at 6-foot-7 and 315 pound with massive 34 ¾-inch arms - an ideal frame for offensive tackles. On Sunday, he showed off his talent in the testing numbers.
Freeling posted a 33 ½-inch vertical jump and hit 9 feet, 7 inches in the broad jump, among the best at the position. It wasn't just power, though, as he had the second-best 10-yard split in the 40-yard dash among all offensive linemen at 1.71 seconds.
Loser: IOL Brian Parker II, Duke
Parker is a college tackle who likely will have to move inside at the NFL level due to some length questions. With that, a strong showing at the combine could show that he'd be fighting for a starting role as a rookie.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe didn't have a good showing in the jump tests, a common test to show linemen power. He made it just past 9 feet in the broad jump, his lone jump of testing. His 1.78-second split in the 40-yard dash was one of the slowest in the group, too.
Winner: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Fano entered the combine as one of the top offensive line prospects in the class. A star on the right side for the Utes, Fano weighed in heavier than expected at 311 pounds with arms just over 32 inches. Those are solid boxes to check.
His calling card is athleticism and he showed that off at multiple points in the day. He had the second-fastest 40-yard dash of the group at 4.91 seconds but crucially had the third-best 10-yard split at 1.72 seconds. A knock on his game is power and he performed well enough in the jumps but didn't blow away the competition.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis 3-cone was one of the best in the group at 7.34 seconds. He was one of two prospects to get under 7.5 seconds among the whole group, showing his impressive mix of athleticism and footwork.
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Loser: OL Kage Casey, Boise State
Casey faces some questions about sticking at tackle at the NFL level. The former Broncos starter showed some solid athleticism in college but his leaner frame could keep him from succeeding.
His testing numbers weren't up to the standard compared to many of his peers. He was one of two prospects to clock in over eight seconds in the 3-cone drill. He also had one of the slowest 10-yard splits in the 40-yard dash at 1.85 seconds. That might necessitate a move inside in the NFL, lowering his draft stock.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWinner: OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
Iheanachor is a late riser in this process thanks to his tools. He needs more development of his traits but the potential is there at 6-foot-6 and 321 pounds with nearly 34-inch long arms.
He measured in as one of the biggest tackle prospects in the class and then showed off his athleticism. His 1.73-second 10-yard split in his 40 yard dash were tied for fourth-best among all offensive linemen at the combine. His vertical jump wasn't as good as others (not too surprising given his size) but he rebounded in the broad jump by hitting 9 feet, 7 inches.
Iheanachor was a career right tackle at Arizona State. With a performance like today, teams can bank on developing his traits with time.
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State
3. Arizona Cardinals – Spencer Fano, OT Utah
4. Tennessee Titans – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)
5. New York Giants – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
6. Cleveland Browns – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.)
7. Washington Commanders – David Bailey, OLB, Texas Tech
8. New Orleans Saints – Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC
10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
11. Miami Dolphins – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
12. Dallas Cowboys – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
16. New York Jets – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
17. Detroit Lions – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)
18. Minnesota Vikings – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
19. Carolina Panthers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
23. Philadelphia Eagles – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
25. Chicago Bears – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
26. Buffalo Bills – T.J. Parker, DE/OLB, Clemson
27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
28. Houston Texans – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
29. Los Angeles Rams – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
30. Denver Broncos – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M
32. Seattle Seahawks – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
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1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana1 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
1. Las Vegas Raiders – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana2 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State3 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
3. Arizona Cardinals – Spencer Fano, OT Utah4 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
4. Tennessee Titans – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)5 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
5. New York Giants – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State6 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
6. Cleveland Browns – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.)7 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
7. Washington Commanders – David Bailey, OLB, Texas Tech
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8. New Orleans Saints – Jeremiah Love, RB, Notre Dame
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9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC
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10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
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11. Miami Dolphins – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
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12. Dallas Cowboys – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
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13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
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14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State15 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
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16. New York Jets – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
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17. Detroit Lions – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)
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18. Minnesota Vikings – Peter Woods, DT, Clemson19 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
19. Carolina Panthers – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
20 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo21 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana22 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
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23. Philadelphia Eagles – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
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24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
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25. Chicago Bears – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida26 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
26. Buffalo Bills – T.J. Parker, DE/OLB, Clemson
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27. San Francisco 49ers – Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah28 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
28. Houston Texans – Blake Miller, OT, Clemson29 / 32NFL mock draft: First-round projection going into the scouting combine
29. Los Angeles Rams – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
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30. Denver Broncos – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
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31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M
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32. Seattle Seahawks – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
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