Thompson Runs Fastest 40
WR Brenen Thompson ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine with a 4.26 seconds, with Lorenzo Styles Jr. close behind at 4.27. The blazing times highlight the elite speed available in this year's draft class. Offensive linemen wrapped up their workouts as draft stocks continued to rise and fall based on combine performance.
Brenen Thompson's blistering 4.26-second 40-yard dash is tied for the sixth-fastest time in the history of the NFL Combine. His performance was anticipated, as he was a high school track star in Texas, where he won the state 3A 200-meter title. Thompson's journey to the draft has been eventful, playing for three different schools. He began at Texas, transferred to Oklahoma, and then landed at Mississippi State, where he had a breakout senior season in 2025, leading the SEC in receiving yards. Lorenzo Styles Jr.'s 4.27-second 40-yard dash is also among the elite times, tying for tenth-fastest in combine history. Styles is a unique prospect, having switched from wide receiver to cornerback after transferring from Notre Dame to Ohio State. During his time as a receiver for the Fighting Irish, he amassed 54 catches for 684 yards and two touchdowns. The offensive line workouts saw several prospects improve their draft stock. Georgia's Monroe Freeling is making a case to be the first offensive tackle selected after an impressive performance. Arizona State's Max Iheanachor, who ran a remarkable 4.91-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-6 and 321 pounds, is another lineman generating first-round buzz. Other offensive linemen who turned heads include Iowa center Logan Jones, who ran the fastest 40 for the position group at 4.90 seconds, and Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis, who impressed with his athleticism in drills. Kentucky's Jager Burton also helped his draft chances with a 4.94-second 40 and fluid movements in the on-field drills.
