The McShay Show NFL Combine Recap: The Workout Warriors, Risers, and Lessons from Indy
Mar 2, 2026
Steve Muench, NFL draft and college football analyst, breaks down Indy’s biggest workout stories. He highlights Sonny Styles’ rare testing and top-five buzz. They spotlight risers like Jeff Caldwell and Ty Simpson’s draft debate. OL standouts and tight end explosiveness also get attention.
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Combine Results Need Context
- The Combine is context, not destiny for prospects' value.
- Todd McShay and Steve Muench stress interviews, tape and fit matter more than one workout day when teams evaluate players.
Sonny Styles Stole The Show
- Todd McShay was blown away by Sonny Styles' unique blend of size and workout explosion at the Combine.
- Styles measured 6'5", ~244 pounds with record vertical and elite jumps, prompting GMs to call him "one of one."
Blues Will Override Positional Value
- Combine performances can radically alter draft board placement for singular talents.
- McShay argues Jeremiah Love and Sonny Styles are 'blue' players unlikely to fall out of the top five despite positional concerns.