Standouts, disappointments and best marks from Colorado's 2026 Pro Day

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The Colorado Buffaloes hosted their annual pro day Tuesday morning, giving draft-eligible players a final chance to make a name for themselves ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

Nineteen former Buffs worked out in front of 26 NFL teams, with several turning in strong performances. While this year's group lacked the star power of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, several prospects helped boost their potential draft stock.

Most impressive​

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Three Buffaloes stood out from the herd at the Ford Practice Facility. Offensive lineman Xavier Hill, quarterback Kaidon Salter and wide receiver Sincere Brown each showcased impressive numbers.

Hill measured in at 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds and displayed elite athleticism for his size. To start the day, he benched 26 reps and posted a 30-inch vertical. On the field, he ran a 40-yard dash in 4.99 seconds, which would have ranked ninth best at the NFL combine.

After a season where he was benched, Salter put up impressive marks and had a few great throws. Salter was sharp throughout the day, connecting on numerous deep balls and consistently hitting receivers in stride. He also led all participants with a 35.5-inch vertical jump, followed by a 10.5-foot broad jump.

During his time with the Buffs, Brown was known for his blazing speed, which he showcased Tuesday. In the 40-yard dash, he scampered for a time of 4.38 seconds. That number would have ranked 11th among wide receivers and inside the top 20 overall at the NFL combine. He also showed off his vertical ability with a 33.5-inch jump and displayed his short route-running after being used mostly as a deep threat last season.

Most disappointing​

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While the offensive line was one of the few bright spots last season, a few didn't post the best numbers on Tuesday—specifically, former transfers Zarian McGill and Zy Crisler.

McGill didn't post a 40-yard dash, shuttle or 3-cone time, while jumping just 19.5 inches and only 22 bench press reps. Those numbers would've landed him out of the top at the NFL combine. Crisler didn't record a broad jump, shuttle or cone time after suffering an injury on the 40-yard dash. He also jumped just an inch higher than McGill and repped the same number on the bench. McNeill posted 24 reps on the bench press and didn't record any other drills.

Complete 40 times, bench press and other key marks​

Here are the complete testing results from Colorado's 2026 Pro Day (top overall mark in bold):

DL Anquin Barnes

• 40-yard dash: 5.01
• Vertical Jump: 29 inches
• Broad Jump: 8 feet, 10 inches
• Bench Press: 27 reps

LB Jeremiah Brown

• 40-yard dash: 4.85
• Vertical Jump: 30 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 7 inches
• Bench Press: N/A

WR Sincere Brown

• 40-yard dash: 4.38
• Vertical Jump: 29 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet
• Bench Press: 10 reps

OL Zy Crisler

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• Vertical Jump: 20.5 inches
• Broad Jump: N/A
• Bench Press: 22 reps

LB Martavius French

• 40-yard dash: 4.84
• Vertical Jump: 30 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 6 inches
• Bench Press: 9 reps

LS Kameron Hawkins

• 40-yard dash: 5.50
• Vertical Jump: 21 inches
• Broad Jump: N/A
• Bench Press: 13 reps

OL Xavier Hill

• 40-yard dash: 4.99
• Vertical Jump: 30 inches
• Broad Jump: 8 feet, 10 inches
• Bench Press: 26 reps

DB Preston Hodge

• 40-yard dash: 4.56
• Vertical Jump: 32 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet
• Bench Press: 14 reps

LB Reggie Hughes

• 40-yard dash: 4.78
• Vertical Jump: 29 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 9 inches
• Bench Press: 19 reps

LB Tristan Marois

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• Vertical Jump: 31 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet
• Bench Press: N/A

OL Zarian McGill

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• Vertical Jump: 19.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 7 feet, 11 inches
• Bench Press: 22 reps

DL Amari McNeil

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• Vertical Jump: N/A
• Broad Jump: N/A
• Bench Press: 24 reps

QB Kaidon Salter

• 40-yard dash: 4.63
• Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 6 inches
• Bench Press: N/A

OL Mana Taimani

• 40-yard dash: 5.32
• Vertical Jump: 23.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 8 feet, 8 inches
• Bench Press: 18 reps

LB Keaton Wade

• 40-yard dash: 4.64
• Vertical Jump: 33.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 8 inches
• Bench Press: 15 reps

DE Arden Walker

• 40-yard dash: 4.76
• Vertical Jump: 31 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet, 6 inches
• Bench Press: 22 reps

CB Ivan Yates

• 40-yard dash: 4.59
• Vertical Jump: 35 inches
• Broad Jump: 10 feet, 3 inches
• Bench Press: 15 reps

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This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football pro day results: top performers, key stats

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