Tight End, Safety, and Cornerback Combine Takeaways: Stowers and Sadiq Shine, Thieneman’s Push for DS2, and the Latest Intel From Indy.

Are we sure this is a bad draft class? It feels like every day we see another record-breaking performance. On Friday, it came from tight ends Eli Stowers and Kenyon Sadiq, but we also saw some big-time numbers from what’s shaping up to be one of the deepest safety classes in recent history. 

We’ll get into all of those workouts and some intel about how the league views the top of the 2026 class below. And in case you missed our latest Decision-Makers series conversations with Panthers GM Dan Morgan and Chargers GM Joe Hortiz, be sure to check those out. 

Let’s dive in!

What Mattered on Friday?: Separating news from noise on the most notable combine workouts, including Eli Stowers’s record-setting performance, Kenyon Sadiq’s 4.39-second 40, and Dillon Thieneman’s all-around excellence. 

Back to the Tape: There’s only so much we can learn from combine workouts, but these players’ impressive on-field showings are forcing me to take a second look at their tape.  

Real Talk: Today, I’m sharing intel on how the league views the top of the 2026 class, the offensive line group, and more. Some of what I’ve heard over the past 48 hours has really surprised me.