2026 Elite Football Combine: Top Vertical Jumps

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We wrap up the top testers at the 2026 Elite Football Combine with the high risers who had the best vertical jumps among the 250 players who attended this years event, and showcased their power and explosiveness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1727428' first='Carter' last='Holmes'] I WR/DB I Lindbergh I 2027 I<br>(5'11" 166) - Vertical Jump 34.81 <br>- A talented track athlete who also ran a sub-4.5 forty, earned the top spot among the vertical jumps almost hitting 35 inches. A talented performer on both sides of the ball, he has good ball skills as a receiver and DB, and is physical on the defensive side of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adem Sezen</strong> I DB I Francis Howell I 2028 I<br>(6'1" 172) - Vertical Jump 33.76<br>- Rising safety prospect who was one of the top testers across the board in all events showed his impressive athleticism and speed in events and one on ones, with some good skills as a pass defender. A player to watch over the next two years as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1287040' first='Coleman' last='Murchison'] I WR I St. Dominic <br>(6'1" 185) - Vertical Jump 33.73<br>- The overall MVP continued his big time performance that earned him the award by finishing among the top in every event . The vertical jump was no different for one of the top talents in the state at receiver. He also lit up defenders in drills and one on ones and was unable to be covered by defensive backs as he caught everything thrown his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Memphis Mattox</strong> I EB I Jackson I 2028 I<br>(5'7" 164) - Vertical Jump 32.73<br>-I got to see Mattox show his impressive athletic ability and football skills against CBC in the playoffs, and brought the same speed, athletic ability and skill set to the combine and showcased his explosive leaping and jumping ability not only in the vertical, but also in the broad jump with a 9'11'.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cannon Kisner</strong> I RB I De Soto I 2028 I<br>(5'8" 164) - Vertical Jump 32.51<br>- The Dragon's leading rusher last season as a sophomore with 914 yards and 14 touchdowns was one of the surprises of the combine with his outstanding testing results, and especially with his vert and a broad jump of 10-feet. He also displayed his speed and skills in drills and one on ones. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1222940' first='Kingston' last='McPike'] I WR I CBC I 2028 I<br>(5'11" 181) - Vertical Jump 32.07<br>- One of the positional MVPs, McPike did it all across the board with both his skills and receiving ability against some very talented defensive backs, and with his testing numbers he put up, with his speed, quickness, agility and explosive leaping and jumping ability. He is poised to have one of the biggest breakout seasons of 2026 after having to sit out after transferring in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->