{"id":6957,"date":"2026-02-26T19:21:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=6957"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:38:38","slug":"nfl-combine-workout-drills-start-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-combine-workout-drills-start-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Combine Workout Drills"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>NFL Combine Workout Drills Start<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-898 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CombineWeek.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"131\" height=\"125\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"default-style\">\n<div><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Frank Coyle \/ Head scout<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"default-style\">\n<div><strong>Free Email for Deluxe Subscribers from the NFL Combine<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"default-style\">\n<div><em><strong>NFL Combine News<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div>Jets and Titans make player trade. Jets trade edge defender Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for DT T\u2019Vondre Sweat. Good deal for both clubs. Johnson reunites with new Titans HC Robert Saleh.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Players to Watch &#8211; Thursday Feb 26th<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 <strong>Prior to first workout<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Edge Defenders<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Rueben Bain Jr., Miami<\/div>\n<div>Relentless edge rusher faces triangle number exam, but an impact defender who makes a difference.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Logan Fano, Utah<\/div>\n<div>Brother of highly rated RT Spencer Fano gets center stage to show his athleticism. Ready to rise up the charts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Keldric Faulk, Auburn<\/div>\n<div>Blue chip 20 year-old athlete looks to light up drills to confirm a mid-first round selection.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Malachi Lawrence, UCF<\/div>\n<div>Explosive edge rusher has well developed skills as a rusher and looks to shine in drills to move up the ranks.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Derrick Moore, Michigan<\/div>\n<div>Athletic edge rusher is ready to shine in drills. Looking to follow a solid Senior Bowl performance with workout and positional drills.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>T.J. Parker, Clemson<\/div>\n<div>Edge rusher looks to impress in drills after a subpar 2025 season parred by nagging injuries. Performed well at the Senior Bowl and wants to reestablish himself as a top draft pick here.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan<\/div>\n<div>Explosive edge rusher excelled in the MAC. Strong performance at the Senior Bowl sets the stage for his drill here. Rising prospect.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Interior Defenders<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Caleb Banks, Florida<\/div>\n<div>Massive defender missed most of the 2025 season with a foot injury. Showed dominant skills at the Senior Bowl where he beat double team blocks. Looking to claim a first round grade here<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State<\/div>\n<div>Huge interior defender was a man among boys at thee East-West practices. Hopes to impress in positional drills to rise up the charts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Domonique Orange, Iowa State<\/div>\n<div>Physically strong interior defender is a force vs the run. Can he impress at the positional drills to move up charts off scheme versatility?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Peter Woods, Clemson<\/div>\n<div>Much discussed quick defender faces a huge test in drills. His production fell significantly in 2025. His adequate triangle numbers will be criticized which makes his workout vital to retain a first-round grade.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Linebackers<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Jake Golday, Cincinnati<\/div>\n<div>Athletic rangy defender lacks the national publicity, though a blue chip defender could shine on the main stage.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Anthony Hill Jr., Texas<\/div>\n<div>Former five-star recruit had a good Longhorn career, though more was expected. Must establish himself as a top prospect with a strong workout, especially positional drills.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh<\/div>\n<div>Quick defender had an impressive final season and Senior Bowl. Looks to standout as an off backer with nickel backer skills to impress scouts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Arvell Reese, Ohio State<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0Chiseled athlete will workout at both edge and off backer positions in Indy. Looks to follow a strong 2025 season with an impressive workout to solidify a top five selections.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Sonny Styles, Ohio State<\/div>\n<div>Athletic playmaker is ready to shine in Indy. Former safety can run well at 240 lbs. with the coverage skills to be a three-down stud.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Josiah Trotter, Missouri<\/div>\n<div>Fast athlete comes off an excellent 2025 season. 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