The 2026 NFL combine kicks off in Indianapolis this week, with over 300 prospects converging at Lucas Oil Stadium for medical evaluations, interviews, and on-field workouts. Draft experts Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid, and Field Yates are breaking down which players could make the biggest impressions. The on-field drills begin Thursday with defensive linemen, linebackers, and special teams taking the field at 3 p.m. ET.

Among the top prospects to watch, Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq is generating buzz for his explosive athleticism. Scouts predict he could leap over 41 inches in the vertical jump and run the 40-yard dash in the low 4.5-second range. Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is another standout, with expectations of mid-to-high 4.5 speed and a 40-plus inch vertical jump. Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling are also poised to showcase their athleticism and potentially boost their draft stock.

Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. has the most riding on his combine performance, given his impressive college production with 9.5 sacks and 71 pressures last season. The combine represents a crucial opportunity for these prospects to solidify their draft positions before the April selection process, with teams closely watching every drill and measurement.