Alabama Players Shine at 2026 NFL Combine

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Five players who attended Alabama high schools and colleges participated in the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday, with several standout performances. Cornerback Colton Hood had an impressive 40.5-inch vertical jump, tying for the seventh-best mark by an Alabama player at the combine this century. Alabama's Domani Jackson recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among the state's participants at 4.41 seconds. Other notable results included Hood's 10-foot, 5-inch broad jump and Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas' times in the shuttle run and three-cone drill.

Why it matters

The NFL Combine is a crucial event for college football players looking to improve their draft stock and showcase their athletic abilities to NFL scouts. Strong performances by players with Alabama ties demonstrate the state's continued pipeline of talent to the professional ranks.

The details

Five prospects who played at Alabama high schools and colleges participated in the measured tests at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday. Cornerback Colton Hood, who transferred from Auburn to Colorado, had a vertical jump of 40.5 inches, tying for the seventh-best mark by an Alabama player at the combine this century. Alabama's Domani Jackson recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among the state's participants at 4.41 seconds, which tied for fifth-fastest among cornerbacks. Hood also had the best broad jump, clearing 10 feet, 5 inches. Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas was the only one of the five players to tackle the shuttle run and three-cone drill, posting times of 4.38 seconds and 7.37 seconds, respectively.

• The NFL Scouting Combine took place on February 28, 2026.

What’s next

The defensive backs and tight ends will have the opportunity to participate in the bench press on Saturday at the NFL Combine.