Texas A&M's defensive standouts impress on Day 1 of 2026 NFL Combine

The first day of the NFL Combine was a resounding success for the five Texas A&M defensive standouts, who showcased their skills for league scouts in Indianapolis , Indiana.

Defensive lineman Albert Regis was the topic of conversation from the unit that performed on Thursday, as he delivered an explosive performance on Day 1. He displayed his elite athleticism and high motor with a 4.88 40-yard dash and 9'8" broad jump. Regis' four-bag and wave drills displayed what he looks to bring from Bryan-College Station to Sundays.

Highly-touted defensive end Cashius Howell also put on a show while representing the Aggies in Indianapolis, as he notched a 4.59 40-yard dash and recorded the fourth-best 10-yard split of 1.58 seconds. According to multiple reports, the projected first-rounder has sparked much interest from the New England Patriots , who are fresh off an appearance in Super Bowl LX.

Texas A&M defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim also competed in multiple events on Thursday, which included showcasing his 32.00" vertical and 9'3" broad jump. While linebacker Scooby Williams did not participate in any of the events, Taurean York secured a 7.32-second time on the three-cone drill and 4.48 on the 20-yard shuttle.

Here are the full statistics and physical attributes from the Aggies who participated in events on the first day of the 2026 NFL Combine:

DL, Albert Regis

• Height:6-1

• Weight:295 pounds

• Hand:9 5/8

• Arm:31 5/8

• 40-yard dash:4.88 seconds

• 10-yard split:1.72 seconds

• Vertical:34.00"

• Broad jump:9'8"

• 20-yard shuttle:4.85 seconds

DL, Tyler Onyedim

• Height:6-3 1/2

• Weight:292 pounds

• Hand:10 1/8

• Arm:34 1/8

• Vertical:32.00"

• Broad jump:9'3"

DE, Cashius Howell

• Height:6-2 1/2

• Weight:253 pounds

• Hand:9 1/4

• Arm:30 1/4

• Wingspan:74 1/4

• 40-yard dash:4.59 seconds

• 10-yard split:1.58 seconds

• Vertical:32.50"

• Broad jump:9'7"

LB, Taurean York

• Height:5-11

• Weight:226 pounds

• Hand:8 3/8

• Arm:30

• 3-cone drill:7.23 seconds

• 20-yard shuttle:4.48 seconds

LB, Scooby Williams

• Height:6-2

• Weight:231 pounds

• Hand:9 1/4

• Arm:32

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