2026 NFL Combine Odds: Will 40-Yard Dash Record be Broken?

The annual pre-draft event features over 300 draft prospects, and kicks off on Monday, Feb. 23. It will conclude on Monday, March 2.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 11:23am

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The 40-yard dash is the most heralded of Combine records. Will it be broken this year? Check out the odds for that and more ahead of the event.

Why it matters

The NFL Combine is a crucial event for draft prospects to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of NFL scouts and general managers. Breaking a Combine record can significantly boost a player's draft stock and future NFL career.

The details

According to the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, the chances of someone breaking the 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds, set by Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy in 2024, are +700. The odds of the fastest 40-yard dash time being slower or faster than 4.265 seconds are both -115. Other Combine event records that could potentially be broken include the bench press (49 reps), vertical jump (46 inches), broad jump (147 inches), 3-cone drill (6.28 seconds), and 20-yard shuttle (3.75 seconds).

  • The NFL Combine will take place from Monday, February 23 to Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • The 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds was set by Xavier Worthy at the 2024 NFL Combine.

The players

Xavier Worthy

A wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs who holds the current 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds, set at the 2024 NFL Combine.

John Ross

The previous 40-yard dash record holder, with a time of 4.22 seconds, set prior to the 2017 NFL Draft.

Stephen Paea

A defensive tackle who set the bench press record of 49 reps at the 2011 NFL Combine, before being drafted 53rd overall by the Chicago Bears.

Gerald Sensabaugh

A safety who set the vertical jump record of 46 inches at the 2005 NFL Combine, before being drafted 157th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Byron Jones

A cornerback who set the broad jump record of 147 inches at the 2015 NFL Combine, before being selected 27th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.

Jordan Thomas

A cornerback who set the 3-cone drill record of 6.28 seconds at the 2018 NFL Combine, before being drafted 211th overall by the Houston Texans.

Dunta Robinson

A cornerback who set the 20-yard shuttle record of 3.75 seconds at the 2004 NFL Combine, before being drafted 10th overall by the Houston Texans.

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What’s next

The 2026 NFL Combine will take place from February 23 to March 2, where draft prospects will have the opportunity to break various records and impress NFL scouts and general managers.

The takeaway

The NFL Combine is a crucial event for draft prospects to showcase their athleticism and skills, with the potential to set new records that can significantly boost their draft stock and future NFL careers. This year's Combine will be closely watched to see if any records, particularly the coveted 40-yard dash mark, will be broken.