2026 NFL Combine Preview: Prospects Who Could Climb Draft Boards

Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down the prospects who could skyrocket up draft boards at the 2026 NFL Combine, highlighting the players whose testing numbers, measurables, and on-field drills could dramatically change their NFL Draft outlook.

Brad and Alex discuss why Kenyon Sadiq could put on an athletic showcase in Indianapolis, whether Jermod McCoy can prove he’s fully healthy after missing the 2025 season, and why Francis Mauigoa could answer key questions about his movement skills and positional projection.

The guys also highlight several explosive athletes who could turn heads during testing, including Zavion Thomas, Dillon Thieneman, and dynamic playmaker Zachariah Branch, whose elite speed and agility could dramatically elevate his draft stock.

They dive into under-the-radar prospects who have already flashed on tape, such as Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Jacob Rodriguez, and Eli Stowers, breaking down why the combine could be the final step in confirming what scouts have seen on film.

The episode also covers high-upside trench prospects like Monroe Freeling, Max Iheanachor, and disruptive defensive lineman Peter Woods, along with corners Brandon Cisse, D’Angelo Pounds, and Mansoor Delane, where key combine numbers like 40-yard dash times, arm length, and agility testing could significantly impact their draft projections.

From elite testing expectations to positional value, athletic thresholds, and which prospects could surprise scouts in Indianapolis, this episode previews the players most likely to climb draft boards during the 2026 NFL Combine.

If you’re looking for 2026 NFL Draft risers, NFL Combine prospects to watch, and in-depth draft analysis, this is the episode you want.

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