Defensive tackle results from 2026 NFL combine
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So far the most eye opening NFL Combine workouts come from positions the Bears need. @kdthompson5 with more here.
While Buffalo Bills ' veteran nickel defensive back Taron Johnson may not be a natural fit in the team's new scheme, as his true position doesn't exist in a 3-4 formation, the former All-Pro is apparently the exact type of player that team brass wants.
The Bears secondary displayed excellent ball skills, instincts and playmaking ability in 2025, fueling a defense that led the NFL with 33 takeaways and 23 interceptions.
Caleb Downs is the clear-cut DB1 in this class and the safest bet to become an immediate-impact rookie defensive back for IDP managers. His football IQ and elite play processing allow him to anticipate plays before they fully develop. He aligns everywhere — single-high, box, nickel — making him scheme-proof and snap-secure.
The Kansas City Chiefs could target this defensive back from the NFL Scouting Combine.
An analysis of Buffalo's secondary from the 2025 season.
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