The defensive tackles put their explosiveness on display in Indianapolis, and this 2026 group delivered strong movement skills for the position. Interior defensive line testing is all about short-area burst and lower-body explosion, and several prospects posted eye-catching numbers in the speed and jump drills.
Another year, another reminder that big men can move. Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant ran a 4.75 in the 40-yard dash, a time faster than Patrick Mahomes recorded at his combine.
2026 DT Combine Averages
Top Performers
Fastest 40
Best Vertical
Best Broad Jump
Best Shuttle
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Defensive line testing results from the 2026 NFL combine
Reporting by Mason Riney, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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