Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson Tops NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash

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Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, clocking an official 4.26 seconds on his first attempt. Thompson's time tied for the fifth-fastest 40-yard dash in combine history and was the only sub-4.30 second run by a receiver at this year's event.

Why it matters

Thompson's record-breaking 40-yard dash time will likely boost his NFL draft stock significantly, as speed is a highly coveted trait for wide receivers. If selected, he would become the first Mississippi State wide receiver drafted since 1996.

The details

Thompson's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time ranks behind only a few all-time combine greats, including Xavier Worthy, John Ross, Kalon Barnes, and Chris Johnson. He and Zavion Thomas were the only receivers to break 4.30 seconds this year, with Thomas clocking 4.28. Thompson's second run was unofficially 4.30, and he reached a top speed of 23.95 mph, the seventh-fastest at the combine since 2023.

• Thompson recorded his record-breaking 40-yard dash time on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

What’s next

Thompson will look to build on his impressive combine performance at Mississippi State's pro day, where he will have another opportunity to showcase his speed and skills for NFL scouts.