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The 11th Annual WFCA Combine was held over the weekend, and full results are now available. The Combine was split into five sessions, though all athletes were tested on the same events. All events were held at NX Level Fitness in Waukesha. A total of 522 athletes competed in the Combine.

The WFCA Combine was conducted by NX Level staff with many high school football coaches assisting, and sponsored by the WFCA, NX Level, Epoch Recruiting, and WisSports.net. Special thank you to WFCA Combine Director Tony Biolo for organizing the event and compiling the results and Brad Arnett & crew at NX Level for administering the testing throughout the day. A huge shoutout to the many high school coaches who worked at the Combine.

All timing was done by the professionals from NX Level via hand-timing. Height and weight were measured in bare feet. 

More than 80 college coaches were on hand from at least 31 different schools, with several programs sending multiple coaches to evaluate potential prospects. While D1-FBS coaches were prohibited from attending by NCAA rules, 11 D1-FCS coaches from nine different schools were in attendance and closely monitoring the action. The full list of colleges in attendance is available below.

40-YARD DASH

There were some blistering times posted in the 40-yard dash Saturday afternoon, which was done via hand-timing by the professionals from NX Level.

Arrowhead Class of 2026 wide receiver Pres Bencz posted the fastest 40-yard dash time at the Combine, running it in 4.46 seconds. Oconomowoc 2025 DB Caeden Oppold and Appleton East 2025 RB Kyreese White shared the next fastest time in the 40 at 4.50 seconds. Milwaukee Academy of Science 2025 RB Josiah Johnson was next at 4.53 seconds.

A total of 22 athletes ran the 40-yard dash in less than 4.60 seconds, including ten that were tied at 4.56 seconds. The heaviest player of the group was Westosha Central 2025 linebacker Landon Taylor, who posted a time of 4.56 seconds while weighing in at 216 pounds while standing 5'11" in bare feet.

Top 15 40-yard Dash Times

Pres Bencz, Arrowhead, 2026 RB -- 4.46
Caeden Oppold, Oconomowoc, 2025 DB -- 4.5
Kyreese White, Appleton East, 2025 RB -- 4.5
Josiah Johnson, Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2025 RB -- 4.53
Sean Ryan, New Berlin West, 2025 RB -- 4.54
Nolan Anderson, Menomonee Falls, 2025 DB -- 4.56
Carson Fletcher, Racine Horlick, 2025 RB -- 4.56
Ashton Ghostley, Oregon, 2025 LB -- 4.56
Jayveon Gold, Whitnall, 2025 RB -- 4.56
Evrett Tait, Regis, 2025 DB -- 4.56
Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB -- 4.56
Ryan Wettstein, De Pere, 2025 DB -- 4.56
Callum Ferber, Marquette, 2026 WR -- 4.56
Harper Hughes, Arrowhead, 2026 WR -- 4.56
Brody Schaffer, Winneconne, 2026 WR -- 4.56

L-Drill

The L-Drill was again a part of the Combine, with many college coaches paying close attention to the event, which is a great measure of body lean, hip flexibility, and change-of-direction skills. A standout in all of the events, the top time was shared by Oshkosh West's Chase Brandl, a Class of 2025 quarterback who accounted for more than 1200 yards of offense last season, as well as Cuba City 2025 wide receiver Gavin Vaassen, with a time of 6.88 seconds.

Next up were Rice Lake 2025 running back Connor Durand and Wrightstown 2025 running back Aiden Humphreys with times of 6.90 seconds. All told, 11 players posted times below seven seconds.

Top 11 L-Drill Times

Chase Brandl, Oshkosh West, 2025 QB -- 6.88
Gavin Vaassen, Cuba City, 2025 WR -- 6.88
Connor Durand, Rice Lake, 2025 RB -- 6.9
Aiden Humphreys, Wrightstown, 2025 RB -- 6.9
Adam Canner, Kaukauna, 2025 DB -- 6.91
Ethan Feldner, University School, 2025 WR -- 6.93
Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB -- 6.94
Sullivan Scadden, Waunakee, 2025 RB -- 6.94
Jayveon Gold, Whitnall, 2025 RB -- 6.95
Chase Yinko, Monona Grove, 2025 DB -- 6.95
Sawyer Torp, Bay Port, 2025 WR -- 6.96

Short Shuttle

The short shuttle or pro agility is another outstanding change-of-direction test, with athletes starting from a stop, running five yards in one direction, ten yards the other direction, and five yards back to the center. College coaches lined up around the testing locations all day, as it is one of the most beneficial events for seeing how players move, bend, and control their bodies.

In the Shuttle event, the top time went to Regis 2025 defensive back/athlete Evrett Tait with a mark of 4.16 seconds. Just behind was previously mentioned Landon Taylor of Westosha Central at 4.17 seconds. Two players ran 4.20 seconds in the short shuttle: Wrightstown's Aiden Humphreys and Kaukauna's Adam Canner.

Top 12 Short Shuttle Times

Evrett Tait, Regis, 2025 DB -- 4.16
Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB -- 4.17
Aiden Humphreys, Wrightstown, 2025 RB -- 4.2
Adam Canner, Kaukauna, 2025 DB -- 4.2
Kyreese White, Appleton East, 2025 RB -- 4.21
Brody Schaffer, Winneconne, 2026 WR -- 4.22
Ryan Wettstein, De Pere, 2025 DB -- 4.24
Boden Frosch, Sauk Prairie, 2025 WR -- 4.24
Sullivan Scadden, Waunakee, 2025 RB -- 4.25
Tucker Hofmann, Kaukauna, 2025 TE -- 4.25
Sean OByrne, Homestead, 2025 DB -- 4.25
Kobe Hendricks, Slinger, 2026 RB -- 4.25

Vertical Jump

Westosha Central 2025 linebacker Landon Taylor had the best vertical jump (measured by electronic pads) of 42.6 inches, setting a new WFCA Combine record. Sun Prairie East 2025 receiver Cooper White was next at 40.6" inches, while Sun Prairie East 2025 linebacker Gavin Meece was close behind with a leap of 39.7". 36 athletes had a vertical jump of at least 36 inches.

Top 10 Vertical Jumps

Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB -- 42.6
Cooper White, Sun Prairie East, 2025 WR -- 40.6
Gavin Meece, Sun Prairie East, 2025 LB -- 39.7
Hayden Luther, Wisconsin Dells, 2025 DB -- 39.6
Jayveon Gold, Whitnall, 2025 RB -- 39.4
Conner Roche, Columbus, 2025 RB -- 38.8
Bradley Jacobson, DeForest, 2025 RB -- 38.2
Alex Dyken, Oshkosh West, 2025 DB -- 38.2
Zach Germain, Rhinelander, 2025 WR -- 38.2
Broc Mullenbach, Beaver Dam, 2025 LB -- 38.0

Broad Jump

An impressive eight players cleared at least 10-feet in the broad jump. The top mark in the broad jump belonged to West De Pere 2025 defensive back Ryan Wettstein, who went 10'5". Whitnall 2025 running back Jayveon Gold had the second-best mark of 10'4", while Brookfield Central 2026 defensive back Rece Hopfensperger went 10'3". Westosha Central's Landon Taylor had a leap of 10'2.5".

Top 10 Broad Jumps

Ryan Wettstein, De Pere, 2025 DB -- 10'5
Jayveon Gold, Whitnall, 2025 RB -- 10'4
Rece Hopfensperger, Brookfield Central, 2026 DB -- 10'3
Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB -- 10'2.5
Alex Dyken, Oshkosh West, 2025 DB -- 10'1
Evrett Tait, Regis, 2025 DB -- 10'1
Cole Fischer, Marquette, 2025 DL -- 10'1
Luke Hansen, Waunakee, 2026 DL -- 10'0
Gavin Meece, Sun Prairie East, 2025 LB -- 9'11
Conner Roche, Columbus, 2025 RB -- 9'11

Bench Press

Players also tested in the bench press, with 2025 prospects repping at 185 pounds, and 2026 prospects at 170 pounds. Westosha Central linebacker Landon Taylor had the most reps of 185 pounds with 35. South Milwaukee offensive lineman Clay Spaltholz was next with 30, while Racine Horlick's Carson Fletcher, Brookfield Central's Kyle Robinson, and Stevens Points' Brenden Clubb each had 30 reps.

The top mark in the 2026 class of 170 pounds on the bench press was posted by New London defensive back Howie Roloff, who lifted the bar 34 times.

Top 10 Class of 2025 Bench Press (185 lbs)

Landon Taylor, Westosha Central, 2025 LB -- 35
Clay Spaltholz, South Milwaukee, 2025 OL -- 31
Carson Fletcher, Racine Horlick, 2025 RB -- 30
Kyle Robinson, Brookfield Central, 2025 DL -- 30
Brenden Clubb, Stevens Point, 2025 OL -- 30
Brady Schauer, Sun Prairie East, 2025 DL -- 29
Brayden Busse, Cambria-Friesland, 2025 OL -- 28
Parker Schreindl, Oconomowoc, 2025 LB -- 27
Jacob Dolinar, Waukesha West, 2025 OL -- 27
Gabriel Miller, Marquette, 2025 OL -- 26

Top 10 Class of 2026 Bench Press (170 lbs)

Howie Roloff, New London, 2026 DB -- 34
Beckett Schreiber, Madison Memorial, 2026 OL -- 31
McCoy Smith, Waunakee, 2026 LB -- 31
Brody Grossmeyer, Arrowhead, 2026 DL -- 31
Quinn Koepnick, Union Grove, 2026 DL -- 28
Ben Paul, Randolph, 2026 RB -- 27
Patrick Roeker, Oconomowoc, 2026 OL -- 26
Jonathan Ballard, Milton, 2026 DL -- 26
Wyatt Graffin, Columbus, 2026 OL -- 26
Luke Hansen, Waunakee, 2026 DL -- 26

Other Standouts

In addition to some of the players listed above, other 2025 skill guys who showed well included Menomonee Falls 2025 defensive back Nolan Anderson, Darlington 2025 running back Maddox Goebel, Mukwonago 2025 wide receiver Mason Kelley, Mount Horeb 2025 running back Owen Preimesberger, Homestead 2025 defensive back Sean O'Byrne, Wisconsin Lutheran 2025 running back Josiah Rice, Shawano 2025 quarterback Jerzy Brocker, Waterford 2025 wide receiver Carter Thompson, Columbus 2025 running back Connor Roche, University School receiver Ethan Feldner, Xavier 2025 linebacker Carter Appl, Racine Case 2025 tight end Jacob Haughton, Badger 2025 quarterback Matthew O'Grady, New Berlin Eisenhower 2025 running back Mason Gehl, New Berlin West, 2025 running back Sean Ryan, Tomah 2025 linebacker Bruce Rezin, Kaukauna 2025 receiver Parker Schuh, Xavier 2025 linebacker Cole Hietpas, Sauk Prairie 2025 receiver Boden Frosch, DeForest 2025 running back Bradley Jacobson, Waunakee 2025 quarterback Vance Johnson, Lake Mills 2025 linebacker Max Ruedebusch, La Crosse Logan 2025 running back Bradley Check, Pewaukee 2025 linebacker Jackson Servais, Arrowhead 2025 Vance Holtz, and Rhinelander 2025 receiver Zach Germain, 

Other Class of 2026 skill prospects who showed out included Homestead 2026 running back Bentley Hickman, Arrowhead 2026 wide receiver Harper Hughes, Marquette 2026 receiver Callum Ferber, Winneconne 2026 receiver Brody Schaffer, Kettle Moraine 2026 running back Karon Walker, Richland Center 2026 tight end Liam Fingerson, Sun Prairie East 2026 running back Brady Kaufman, and Reedsburg 2026 defensive back/quarterback Will Mikonowicz.

Linemen who looked impressive included Muskego 2025 defensive lineman Liam Shaw, Janesville Parker 2026 offensive lineman Gavin Meier, Lakeside Lutheran 2026 offensive lineman Jackson Stein, DeForest 2025 offensive lineman Dane Schmidtknecht, Waunakee 2025 defensive lineman Ryan Bussen, De Pere 2025 defensive lineman Brock Osbahr, Madison Memorial 2026 offensive lineman Beckett Schreiber, Eau Claire Memorial 2025 defensive lineman Luke Johnson, Columbus 2026 offensive lineman Wyatt Graffin, Menasha 2025 defensive lineman Jaydon Lanser, Oconomowoc 2025 defensive lineman Anthony Melaas, Stevens Point 2025 offensive lineman Brenden Clubb, Brookfield Central 2025 defensive lineman Kyle Robinson, Aquinas 2026 offensive lineman William Flottmeyer, and Mosinee 2025 defensive lineman Jackson Lindell.

There some huge lineman in attendance including Homestead 2026 tight end Parker Hunt (6'7.5", 190 pounds), Lakeside Lutheran 2026 offensive lineman Jackson Stein (6'6.5", 268), and DeForest 2025 offensive lineman Dane Schmidtknecht (6'6", 301). A total of 6 players measured at least 6'6" in bare feet.

Muskego 2025 defensive lineman Liam Shaw (6'3.5", 242 pounds) may win the "First Off the Bus" Award, with an impressive physique, huge thighs and lower body, and chiseled frame.

Please note this is just some of the top marks for each event. With 522 athletes competing, it is difficult to mention all of the standouts from the Combine. Full results can be found below.