Assessing Emmanuel Pregnon's performance at the 2026 NFL Combine

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Paul White, Ducks Wire

Sun, Mar 1, 2026 ·

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The NFL Combine is nearing its conclusion as every position group has participated in their drills and medical testing with the exception of offensive linemen. The Oregon Ducks have been represented in each day of the combine, and today was no different as Emmanuel Pregnon took the field to show off his talents.

While his draft projection was already pretty good, consistently being considered a day-two pick, the versatile offensive lineman got a chance to climb up some big boards, and it appears that he did exactly that. Pregnon showcased his extraordinary athleticism for his size, finishing at or near the top of his position group in numerous assessments.

He seemed to generate some of the most buzz out of all the big men who participated in on-field drills, which could see his stock rise over the next two months leading up to the draft. His numbers in the measurable events spoke for themselves, but he also impressed scouts in his position drills, showcasing his fluidity and motor, which potentially set him apart from the rest of the pack.

Let’s take a look at exactly how Pregnon performed, and how his numbers stacked up against the rest of the competition.

Measurables

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon (OL40) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Height:6-foot-4

Weight:314 pounds

Hand Size::11”

Arm Length:33 5/8”

40-Yard Dash

Oregonâ€™s Emmanuel Pregnon, center, takes the field before the game against Oklahoma State at Autzen.

Time:5.21 seconds

Rank at Position:9th of 14 players

Pregnon underwhelmed slightly in the 40-yard dash, but it shouldn’t impact his stock or perception much. What he lacks in speed and quickness, he more than makes up for in power and explosion.

10-Yard Split

Oregon offensive linemen Iapani Laloulu, left, and Emmanuel Pregnon line up as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana State Bobcats on Aug. 30, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Time:1.82 seconds

Rank at Position:8th of 14 players

While this time was below average among the other guards at the combine, it’s actually pretty standard for guards historically at this event. This particular drill somewhat nullifies Pregnon’s relatively slow 40-yard dash, proving that he is slightly more nimble than what he showed there.

Vertical Jump

Official Measurement:35”

Rank at Position:1st of 16 players

The powerful Ducks guard dazzled everyone associated with the combine with his vertical jump. Not only did he outperform every guard on the field today, but he was tied for second among all offensive linemen in this event. Pregnon’s herculean lower body is going to make NFL coaches salivate at the prospect of coaching him.

Broad Jump

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon (OL40) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Official Measurement:9’3”

Rank at Position:2nd of 17

What else is there to say? Pregnon proved that while he may not be the most agile blocker, he is one of the most explosive offensive linemen in the draft. With numbers like these, he may have turned himself into a first-round pick, but only time will tell.

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