2026 All-NFL Scouting Combine Team: Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love Wows

The NFL Scouting Combine is the premier showcase event for top prospects hoping to solidify their spots on draft boards around the league. Although scouts proclaim to place greater emphasis on film evaluation, a jaw-dropping performance at the Combine can force evaluators to move an intriguing prospect up the charts. 

After taking some time to review the numbers and video of the 2026 Combine, here are the players who opened eyes and earned a coveted spot on my All-Combine Team ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft: 

Quarterback: Taylen Green, Arkansas 

The dual-threat playmaker might have secured a Day 3 spot with his spectacular display of athleticism and explosion. Measuring 6-foot-6, 227 pounds, Green blazed the turf with a 4.37-second time in the 40-yard dash, while popping a 43.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot, 2-inch broad jump. With a resume that features 9,662 passing yards and 94 total touchdowns, the Arkansas standout will draw interest as a developmental/change of pace quarterback, with a creative coaching staff and front office envisioning a potential "slash" role (quarterback/wide receiver) or full-time position switch down the road. 

Running Back: Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame 

The best player in the 2026 draft cemented his spot as the No. 1 prospect on the board with his impressive showing at Indianapolis. The Notre Dame standout ran an eye-popping 4.37-second 40-yard dash before dazzling evaluators with a flawless positional workout that showcased his rare combination of speed, quickness, balance, and body control. Given his production as a dynamic runner with a highlight reel loaded with big plays, explosive runs, and touchdowns, Love is a top-five prospect regardless of positional value. 

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