2026 NFL Combine: Defensive Backs Set Speed Record

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine showcased the fastest defensive back class in history, with cornerbacks and safeties posting record‑breaking 40‑yard dash times. Charles Demmings of Stephen F. Austin ran a 4.41‑second 40, while Missouri’s Toriano Pride Jr. set a new benchmark with a 4.32‑second run, the fastest of the day.

Other standout performers include Georgia’s Daylen Everette (4.38 s) and Washington’s Tacario Davis, who combined speed and length to attract attention from teams in need of secondary depth, such as the New York Giants.