The NFL Scouting Combine got a number of live, broadcasted workouts underway. Yesterday, defensive linemen, linebackers, and place kickers got things started. One of the most watched workouts is the 40-yard dash.

New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker sounds excited to work with his new defensive tackles.

Where NFL offenses have adjusted is by getting bigger up front and leaning into the gap scheme runs over the wide zone runs that dominated the NFL around 2018. In the 2020s, the man/gap run rate hovered around 24%, but 2025 was the first year it went over 25% since TruMedia started tracking it in 2017.

The NFL Scouting Combine is already seeing some historical performances and jaw-dropping results. Today, defensive backs and tight ends hit the field to begin their workouts. Today, defensive linemen were among a group that continued their workouts.

Lee Hunter is a big rig. The Texas Tech defensive tackle enjoys standing up double teams and he was paid well to do it for the NIL-rich Red Raiders.