NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL Combine Recap: DL, Edge & LBs
Feb 27, 2026
Live combine drama from Indianapolis with standout testing among defensive linemen, edge rushers and linebackers. Big debates over Sonny Styles and Arvel Reese and where their testing shifts draft value. Breakouts from lesser-known linebackers and freak measurement profiles among defensive tackles. Length, explosiveness and scheme fits dominate the conversation.
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Hybrid Linebackers Boost Value With Explosive Testing
- Anthony Hill Jr. and Jake Golday used testing to confirm playmaking tape and versatility.
- Hill posted a 4.53 40, 37" vertical and 10.5' broad while Golday showed 4.61, 39" vert and 10'5" broad after moving from DE to LB.
Think Positionally Flexible When Evaluating 220 Pound Defenders
- Consider nontraditional position fits like Kyle Lewis at star/slot safety rather than strict LB or S labels.
- Lewis is 5'11", 220 and showed slot playmaking in Mobile and athletic traits that fit modern three-safety looks.
Extreme Length Translates To Zone Coverage Impact
- Length at linebacker creates unique zone coverage advantages through tips and forcing overthrows.
- Daniel highlighted Eric Gentry's 6'6" frame with 86.25" wingspan as a disruptive presence in zone schemes.