- Record-Breaking Vertical: Green jumped 43.5 inches, the highest ever recorded for a quarterback.
- Speed to Burn: He clocked an official 4.36-second 40-yard dash at 6’6″ and 227 pounds.
- Accuracy Questions: Despite elite testing, his throwing session featured several “bricks” that have scouts cautious about his passing ceiling.
INDIANAPOLIS — Taylen Green didn’t just walk into the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine; he launched himself into the stratosphere. The Arkansas quarterback spent Saturday afternoon rewriting the record books, proving that at 6-foot-6, he is a physical anomaly the league has rarely seen.
The Numbers That Broke the Database
Green cleared 43.5 inches in the vertical jump, a mark that didn’t just lead the quarterbacks—it embarrassed them. He followed that up by soaring 11 feet, 2 inches in the broad jump. Both numbers represent all-time bests for the position, surpassing the previous benchmarks set by Anthony Richardson.
Then came the main event. Green exploded off the line and stopped the clock at an official 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash. To see a man of his size move with that kind of twitch is terrifying. He is now the second-fastest quarterback in combine history, trailing only Michael Vick’s legendary 2001 performance.
| Drill | Taylen Green (2026) | Previous Record (QB) |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Jump | 43.5″ | 40.5″ (A. Richardson) |
| Broad Jump | 11’2″ | 10’9″ (A. Richardson) |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.36s | 4.33s (M. Vick) |
The “Brick” Factor
While the “Underwear Olympics” belonged to Green, the football drills told a different story. When the pads weren’t on and the pressure was off, the accuracy issues that haunted his time in Fayetteville reappeared. Green struggled with ball placement on deep out-routes, leading some observers to label his throwing session a series of “bricks.”
He finished last season with 2,714 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, but his 11 interceptions and 60.1% completion rate continue to fuel the debate. Scouts are left wondering if he can actually play the position at the next level or if he is simply a world-class athlete in a helmet.
What They Said
“The athleticism is undeniable. You can’t coach 6’6″ and 4.36 speed. But we saw some misses today that you just can’t have on Sundays. He’s a project, but the ceiling is the moon.”
— Anonymous AFC Scouting Director
Draft Stock & What’s Next
Green entered the weekend as a projected Day 2 or Day 3 pick. His historic testing might have just forced a team to take a swing in the late first round. With the 2026 quarterback class looking thin after the top two names, a team like the Raiders or Seahawks might bet on the traits and hope the coaching catches up to the raw talent.
Expect Green’s upcoming Pro Day to be a “must-watch” event for every GM in the league. The physical tools are all there; now he has to prove he can hit a stationary target with consistency.
