2026 All-Combine Team, Offense: 14 NFL draft prospects who lit up Lucas Oil Stadium

Best team fits: Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams.

This selection truly could've gone a few ways. Of my top three picks in this class who participated in Saturday's session, each displayed his share of strengths and weaknesses. In the end, I'm choosing Nussmeier because he finished strong and compiled a performance that was the closest to complete. The LSU QB wasn't perfect in his accuracy, leaving some throws too far inside (though they were still in a catchable range) while slightly sailing a few others. But he also kept his car between the white lines throughout the workout and nailed deeper throws (plus red-zone fades) toward the end. Again, none of these passers separated themselves from a generally underwhelming group of QBs beyond presumptive No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza (who didn't work out in Indianapolis), but there are a few who could warrant coming off the board as early as Round 2.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Ty Simpson, Alabama; Carson Beck, Miami; Taylen Green, Arkansas.

Best team fits: Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs.

In what will surprise absolutely no one, Love was excellent in Indy. He posted an impressive 4.36 40 time (second-best among this year's running backs), validating his reputation as an elite playmaker. Love matched that energy with an on-field performance that highlighted his explosive and springy natural ability, remarkable body control and full skill set as a three-down back. He's all but guaranteed to hear his name called in Round 1.

Best team fits: Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks.

The second half of Notre Dame's elite tandem backfield, Price arrived in Indianapolis with a simple but important goal: Confirm the tape with a strong combine showing. Consider that mission accomplished. Price tested respectably, posting a 4.49 40 at 203 pounds with a 10-foot-4 broad jump. But Price really put a stamp on his performance during the on-field work. He delivered a well-rounded effort, nailing ball-carrying drills with balance and burst, then running routes and catching passes with ease. He came up short on a deep ball down the sideline, but otherwise turned in a workout that should only bolster his case in April.

Best team fits: Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Washington recorded the fastest 40 time within his position group (4.33) at this year's event -- an outstanding effort that moved him to tears. The rest of his testing profile included a 10-foot-8 broad jump and a 39-inch vertical, which all together earned him the top-ranked NGS athleticism score (92) of any running back in Indianapolis. Washington didn't participate in the position drills, but with his standout testing results, he made his mark on the combine and could see his name climb some draft boards in the weeks ahead.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Jam Miller, Alabama; Roman Hemby, Indiana; Kaytron Allen, Penn State.

Best team fits: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans.

Many of the top names in the 2026 WR class didn't participate in the on-field portion at Lucas Oil Stadium. That said, Branch's performance during his combine workout helped him emerge as one of this year's most pro-ready prospects at the position. He succeeded in most of the drills, showing flashes of athletic ability and natural catching skills that should translate to the next level. Add in a testing profile that included a 4.35 40, 10-foot-5 broad jump, 38-inch vertical leap and 20 reps on the bench press -- good for the sixth-best NGS athleticism score among combine WRs -- and it's clear Branch solidified his draft profile on Saturday.

Best team fits: Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Lane, who has much more of a boom-or-bust outlook than his USC teammate Makai Lemon, did himself plenty of good Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound receiver started with a 4.47 40, 10-9 broad jump and 40-inch vertical jump -- good for an NGS athleticism score of 79. He then aced the position-drills portion of the evening, too, displaying strong hands and exceptional catching skills -- both away from the body and while falling to the ground (the latter drew an amazed reaction from the crowd). He's among the receivers who boosted their stock the most over the weekend, and he did so by compiling a highlight reel worth rewatching.

Best team fits: Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns.

Thomas posted a blazing-fast 4.28 40 at 190 pounds, instantly vaulting him into the conversation about who were the best athletes in Indianapolis. His work during the drills portion wasn't as jaw-dropping, but he was still excellent in his consistency; my notes throughout his workout reflected his rock-solid performance. He had only one notable drop (during the sail-route drill) and produced a collection of quality catches, running routes proficiently to complete a strong day headlined by his elite straight-line speed.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Makai Lemon, USC; Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech; Malachi Fields, Notre Dame; Ted Hurst, Georgia State; Dillon Bell, Georgia; Antonio Williams, Clemson; Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State.

Best team fits: Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans.

I was tempted to include both of the top two testers of this group -- Oregon's Sadiq and Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers -- because they're also clearly the top two prospects at the position, and they each posted records that could stand for quite some time. Stowers jumped an absurd 45.5 inches in the vertical, while Sadiq ran a 4.39-second 40, the fastest time for a tight end since at least 2003. However, neither participated in the field drills, and I ultimately decided to save at least one spot here for someone who did. I gave Sadiq (who also recorded an absurd 43.5-inch vertical) the edge over Stowers because of Sadiq's combined results. He's an athletic freak, confirming the reputation he'd built up at Oregon, but consistency with his hands remains a question. It's not necessarily surprising that he didn't try to settle the matter under the spotlight in Indy. Instead, he stole headlines with his testing numbers, which produced a top-three overall Next Gen Stats athleticism score of 95 and generated a 28% percent probability he'll make a Pro Bowl in his career, per NGS. That's pretty good.

Best team fits: Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Coming off a leg injury, Gyllenborg needed to prove he'd recovered successfully and hadn't lost a step. He accomplished that in the round of testing, posting a 10-foot-8 broad jump to go along with a 4.6 40 at 249 pounds. With that part out of the way, Gyllenborg went to work in the field drills, producing the most well-rounded showing of any tight end participating Friday night. He produced a good rep on the one-man sled in the blocking-explosion drill, ran the gauntlet confidently while displaying consistently strong hands, produced a polished set of routes over the middle, then aced the perimeter routes. By the time we reached the final two drills, I'd arrived at a concise summary: Gyllenborg wrapped up a great day.

Best team fits: Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions.

When Iheanachor ran through his drills on Sunday, he displayed the fastest hip movements I think I've ever seen from an offensive lineman at the combine. The massive Arizona State tackle (6-foot-6, 321 pounds) doesn't have the quickest feet -- which is usually a leading trait I look for in O-linemen -- but he had incredibly fast hips. I know, it sounds absurd, but instead of gaining an advantage with light feet, as most premier tackles do, Iheanachor instead swivels at an absurd rate, then uses his length in combination with his strong, heavy hands to win. Watching him deploy this approach during the stunt-pickup drill was remarkable. If you combine his performance in Indy with what he put on tape during his college career, it's easy to envision Iheanachor becoming a reliable option for a tackle-needy team. He also tested extremely well: He ran a 4.91 40 (with a 1.73 10-yard split) and recorded a 9-7 broad jump, which helped him join a five-way tie for the top NGS athleticism score (90) among all O-linemen at this year's event.

Best team fits: Houston Texans, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles.

Is he a tackle or an interior lineman? That was the biggest question that followed Fano to Indianapolis. Based on what I saw this weekend, here's my answer: Although the testing results painted a picture of an athletic talent who should be capable of playing on the outside in the NFL, I think he'd best be deployed on the inside. Fano can undoubtedly move with the best of them; he cruised through all of the pulling drills with explosive acceleration and fluid lateral movement, looking the part of a guard or center who could consistently climb to the second level. I'm concerned about his arm length -- he measured shorter than Will Campbell did at this time a year ago -- and a lack of raw strength and violence in his hands. Those concerns aren't much of an issue, though, if his future employer is mainly interested in him as a people-mover with elite wheels. To his credit, Fano seems open to a position change, telling NFL Network's Stacey Dales that he's willing to do "whatever it takes to be great in this league" shortly after taking extra reps as a center at the end of his group's session.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Blake Miller, Clemson; Keagen Trost, Missouri; Carver Willis, Washington; Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern; Kadyn Proctor, Alabama; Diego Pounds, Ole Miss.

Best team fits: Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers.

It didn't take long for me to recognize that Ioane has the goods. The Penn State product was the first in line for seemingly every drill and set a very high standard for his counterparts, displaying fluid hips, light, choppy feet, a knack for changing direction smoothly and a violent punch in shield drills. He excelled across the board during on-field work, producing a near-perfect showing that leads me to believe he'll be productive right away at the next level. He had comparable measurables to one-time Pro Bowler and 14-year guard Kevin Zeitler, who has long won with force and footwork at the pro level. Ioane has the potential to be that kind of player and more. 

Best team fits: Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Commanders.

One of the best testers of the entire OL class, Cruz backed up his speedy 4.94 40 by proving he can also move swiftly along paths common to guard play. With a firm base and quick feet, Cruz glided up field during drill work and separated himself from most of his counterparts with a visually superior pace. At 313 pounds, Cruz defied logic in how he covered ground and how fast he fired his feet. He could use a bit more weight in his hands, but the foundation is undoubtedly there.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M; Gennings Dunker, Iowa; Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech; Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma; Fernando Carmona, Arkansas.

Best team fits: Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers.

There is some legitimate depth at center in this class, making this selection more challenging for me than in previous years. In the end, however, I couldn't look past Jones, a center who ran a 4.9 40 at 299 pounds and delivered a performance that was visually very similar to Vega Ioane's (a big compliment), displaying a firm base, excellent balance and light feet -- the desired trifecta for aspiring interior linemen. Add in the Iowa pedigree and clear technical polish that comes from playing at an offensive line factory, and you have a pro-ready center who has the athleticism and training to make a difference in today's NFL.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Sam Hecht, Kansas State; Parker Brailsford, Alabama; Jake Slaughter, Florida.