On3 is tracking the fastest runs in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Here are the Top 10 cornerbacks in the event.<\/p>\n
1. Toriano Pride, Missouri\u00a0\u2013\u00a04.32 seconds<\/p>\n
The fastest player in the first group of defensive backs, Toriano Pride<\/a> put on a show in the 40-yard dash. He clocked in at a blistering 4.32 seconds on his second run to top the group of cornerbacks.<\/p>\n Pride spent two seasons at Missouri<\/a> after starting his college career at Clemson, and he totaled five interceptions while recording 16 passes defended and two fumble recoveries during his four-year career. He also had 82 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack.<\/p>\n 2. Daylen Everette, Georgia\u00a0\u2013\u00a04.38 seconds<\/p>\n One of two cornerbacks to break 4.4 in the 40-yard, Daylen Everette<\/a> was the leader in the clubhouse before Toriano Pride took the lead. Everett clocked in at 4.38 seconds.<\/p>\n Everett was a key part of the Georgia<\/a> secondary during his four years in Athens and had a career-best 10 passes defended in 2025. On the whole, he had 150 tackles, a sack, five interceptions and 19 passes defended across four seasons.<\/p>\n T-3. Chris Johnson, San Diego State \u2013 4.40 seconds<\/p>\n After opting to stay at San Diego State<\/a>, Chris Johnson<\/a> shined as a senior in 2025. He also greatly improved his 40-yard dash time at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and clocked in at 4.40 on his second attempt.<\/p>\n Johnson had a career year at SDSU in 2025 when he led the Mountain West with two pick-sixes and 146 interception return yards. On the whole, he had four picks to go with 49 tackles, three TFLs, a sack and nine passes defended in his final year of college football.<\/p>\n T-3. Chandler Rivers, Duke \u2013\u00a04.40 seconds<\/p>\n From the jump, Chandler Rivers<\/a> took on a key role on Duke\u2019s<\/a> defense as a freshman in 2022 and continued to get better through his senior season in 2025. He was also among the five fastest cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash Friday at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, checking in at 4.40 flat.<\/p>\n Rivers totaled 29 passes defended and seven interceptions in his four-year career, including three \u2013 as well as a pick-six \u2013 in 2024. He also added 223 tackles, 16 TFLs and 1.5 sacks across his four seasons in Durham.<\/p>\n T-5. Tacario Davis, Washington \u2013\u00a04.41 seconds<\/p>\n At 4.41 seconds, Tacario Davis<\/a> was in the top five 40-yard dash times among cornerbacks at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He spent the 2025 season at Washington<\/a> after transferring from Arizona and helped anchor the secondary.<\/p>\n Davis had two interceptions in 2025 across seven games during his senior season. His best year of college football came in 2023 when he had 15 passes defended and a pick as a true sophomore at Arizona.<\/p>\n T-5. Domani Jackson, Alabama \u2013\u00a04.41 seconds<\/p>\n Domani Jackson<\/a> turned in a strong time in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He logged a 4.41-second run to sit in the top five among cornerbacks.<\/p>\n Jackson started his college career at USC<\/a> before arriving at Alabama<\/a> and put together a breakout season in 2024 with two picks and seven passes defended. In his two years in Tuscaloosa, he had 91 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and eight passes defended.<\/p>\n T-5. Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin \u2013\u00a04.41 seconds<\/p>\n In four years at FCS Stephen F. Austin<\/a>, Charles Demmings<\/a> improved each year. He also impressed at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.41-second run in the 40-yard dash.<\/p>\n Demmings had nine interceptions during his four-year career, including four in 2025. He also had 35 passes defended during that time while also recording two tackles for loss.<\/p>\n 8. Malik Muhammad, Texas \u2013\u00a04.42 seconds<\/p>\n After arriving at Texas<\/a> in 2023, Malik Muhammad<\/a> immediately became a key part of the defense. He also showcased his speed at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine as one of the top 10 fastest cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash.<\/p>\n Muhammad totaled 16 passes defended across his three years at Texas, including a career-best eight in 2024, and three interceptions. He also had 97 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack.<\/p>\n 9. Latrell McCutchin, Houston \u2013\u00a04.43 seconds<\/p>\n Latrell McCutchin<\/a> spent three years at Houston<\/a>, missing the 2023 season, but saved his best for last. He also impressed on Friday with a 4.43-second run in the 40-yard dash.<\/p>\n McCutchin set career-highs with 51 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, a sack and 10 passes defended as a senior in 2025. He started his college career at Oklahoma<\/a> and USC<\/a> before arriving at Houston.<\/p>\n 10. Colton Hood, Tennessee \u2013\u00a04.44 seconds<\/p>\n One of the most intriguing cornerback prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, Colton Hood<\/a> is coming off a strong season at Tennessee<\/a> in 2025. He also rounded out the Top 10 fastest cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash with a 4.44-second run on Friday.<\/p>\n Hood had a career year with the Vols as he recorded 50 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, a pick-six and eight passes defended. That came after a huge 2024 campaign at Colorado<\/a> when he led the Big 12 with 105 interception return yards while totaling 24 tackles, a TFL and six passes defended.<\/p>\n More cornerbacks 40-yard dash times<\/p>\n Davidson Igbinosun<\/a>, Ohio State<\/a> \u2013\u00a04.45 seconds Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is officially underway, with the safeties next to run the 40-yard dash and the tight ends closing things out for Friday\u2019s action. 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Ephesians Prysock<\/a>, Washington<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a04.45 seconds
Hezekiah Masses<\/a>, Cal<\/a> \u2013\u00a04.46 seconds
Andre Fuller<\/a>, Toledo<\/a> \u2013\u00a0 4.49 seconds
Julian Neal<\/a>, Arkansas<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a04.49 seconds
Marcus Allen<\/a>, North Carolina<\/a> \u2013\u00a04.50 seconds
Devin Moore<\/a>, Florida<\/a> \u2013\u00a04.50 seconds
Will Lee III<\/a>, Texas A&M<\/a> \u2013\u00a04.52 seconds
Avery Smith<\/a>, Toledo<\/a> \u2013\u00a04.54 seconds
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