Football: Bud Clark, Kaleb Elarms-Orr among TCU Horned Frogs to shine at 2026 NFL Draft Combine

INDIANAPOLIS — TCU’s representation at the 2026 NFL Combine inside Lucas Oil Stadium turned heads among scouts and analysts, with defensive standouts Bud Clark and Kaleb Elarms-Orr leading a five-man Horned Frogs contingent that showcased measurable upside across multiple positions.

Clark, a three-time All-Big 12 safety, validated his collegiate résumé with top-tier testing numbers. Next Gen Stats graded him 79 in production and 75 in athleticism, slotting him fifth among all safeties on site. He clocked a 40-yard dash that placed seventh of 14 participants at the position, while his 10-yard split ranked sixth. Explosiveness drills told a similar story: Clark leapt to a vertical that checked in fifth of 16 safeties and recorded a broad jump that also landed fifth among 12 qualifiers.

Linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr, fresh off an All-Big 12 campaign, translated speed and burst into elite marks. His athletic score of 83 ranked seventh among 28 linebackers, and when paired with a production score of 67, his composite 74 placed him eighth at the position. Elarms-Orr’s 40 time finished second, his 10-yard split fifth, and his vertical jump second. Both his broad jump and 20-yard shuttle checked in eighth, completing a well-rounded athletic profile.

Versatility was the theme for Namdi Obiazor, who began his TCU career at safety before transitioning to linebacker. His 73 athletic score and 53 production score yielded a 63 composite, 26th among linebackers, yet Obiazor flashed speed with the fifth-fastest 40 and the quickest 10-yard split of any linebacker in Indianapolis. His 20-yard shuttle ranked seventh, though his lower-body explosiveness drills placed near the bottom of the group.

Wide receiver Eric McAlister, an All-American and First-Team All-Big 12 pick, elected to interview only, posting a 78 production score and a 69 athletic score for a 70 composite, 31st of 46 wideouts. Tight end DJ Rogers also limited his participation to interviews; his 69 production score and 70 athletic score combined for a 69 composite, 18th among 27 tight ends.

With interviews complete and numbers logged, TCU’s five invitees now await draft weekend this spring, their combine performances adding context to game tape that helped put the Horned Frogs on the league’s radar.