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5 Players Who Boosted NFL Draft Stock Most With Pro Day Performance
Several prospects took full advantage of the pro day circuit to improve their draft standing.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:00am
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The 2026 NFL Draft process is wrapping up the most notable week on the pro day circuit schedule. This week alone, programs like LSU, Miami, Auburn, Notre Dame, Texas, Alabama, Texas Tech, and Ohio State were among the programs to hold their annual pro day event. Several prospects took full advantage of the opportunity by boosting their pre-draft stock, including Miami DB Keionte Scott, LSU CB Mansoor Delane, UConn WR Skyler Bell, LSU LB Harold Perkins Jr., and Alabama QB Ty Simpson.
Why it matters
The pro day circuit provides prospects one final chance to showcase their skills and improve their draft stock before the NFL Draft. Strong performances can vault players up draft boards and into higher-round consideration, while poor showings can cause prospects to slide. These five players capitalized on the opportunity to boost their standing with NFL teams.
The details
Keionte Scott ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds at Miami's pro day, tying for the fourth-fastest time among defensive backs at the NFL Combine. Mansoor Delane ran a blazing 4.35-second 40 at LSU's pro day, cementing his status as the top cornerback in the draft. Skyler Bell expanded on his impressive Combine numbers at UConn, posting a 6.65-second three-cone drill and 4.11-second short shuttle. Harold Perkins Jr. surprised at LSU's pro day, running a 4.40 40-yard dash, leaping a 35-inch vertical, and recording 20 reps on the bench press. Ty Simpson threw the ball flawlessly at Alabama's pro day, gaining traction as a potential first-round pick.
- The 2026 NFL Draft process is wrapping up the most notable week on the pro day circuit schedule.
- This week alone, programs like LSU, Miami, Auburn, Notre Dame, Texas, Alabama, Texas Tech, and Ohio State held their annual pro day events.
The players
Keionte Scott
A versatile defensive back from the University of Miami who thrived at the nickel position, recording 13 tackles for loss and two interceptions last season.
Mansoor Delane
A standout cornerback from LSU who established himself as the best cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft with his pro day performance.
Skyler Bell
A wide receiver from the University of Connecticut who expanded on his impressive NFL Combine numbers at his pro day.
Harold Perkins Jr.
A linebacker from LSU who made scouts take notice with his pro day workout, including a 4.40 40-yard dash, 35-inch vertical, and 20 reps on the bench press.
Ty Simpson
The Alabama quarterback who threw the ball flawlessly at his pro day, gaining traction as a potential first-round pick.
What’s next
The New York Jets will work out Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson privately this week as they consider him with one of their four picks in the top 44 selections of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The takeaway
The pro day circuit provides prospects a final chance to boost their draft stock, and these five players capitalized on the opportunity by turning in impressive workouts that could vault them into higher-round consideration come draft day.
