NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL Combine Recap: Safety, CB, & TEs
Feb 28, 2026
A lively recap of Combine day-two testing with record speed and jump numbers among defensive backs and tight ends. Deep dives into safety athleticism and evolving roles, plus breakout performances that shifted draft conversations. Size-speed trends at cornerback and film vs testing debates get attention. Tight end testing highlights include historic workouts and rare explosiveness.
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Stiles Brothers Turn Heads With Gamechanging Testing
- The Stiles brothers stole the show with elite testing that changed draft conversations for Lorenzo Stiles.
- Lorenzo ran a sub-4.3 40 (4.27) at ~244 pounds and his brother Sonny posted a 43.5-inch vertical, forcing teams to re-evaluate their roles.
Tape Plus Testing Cement Safety Prospects
- Dylan Denman and Bud Clark translated testing into clear draft momentum by pairing size, speed, and ball skills.
- Denman measured around 6'0 with a 4.35 40, 41-inch vertical and 10'5" broad; Clark showed natural catching ability in drills matching his turnover tape.
Tall Corners With Speed Remind Scouts Of Legion Of Boom
- The corner crop includes unusually tall, fast athletes who fit press-man or single-high roles.
- Examples include near-6'4" Takario Davis and 6'3" Ephesians Priceock running mid-4.4s, evoking old Legion of Boom prototypes.