Kentucky football might be entering a new era, but the Mark Stoops Era is leaving one final, loud message at the NFL Combine: Lexington is a factory for freak athletes.
Over the weekend, the Wildcats officially took over Lucas Oil Stadium.
Seth McGowan makes history
The most shocking moment of the weekend belonged to running back Seth McGowan. At 223 pounds, McGowan didn't just jump; he flew. He recorded a 42.5-inch vertical jump, which is officially the second-highest vertical jump by a running back in the history of the NFL Combine.
Seth McGowan…
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella) February 28, 2026
A running back???
Almost 43 inch vertical??
Second best by a RB of ALL TIME
electric.
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He didn't stop there. McGowan clocked an official 4.49 40-yard dash and earned an unofficial 9.63 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) out of 10.00. To put that in perspective, that ranks 79th out of 2,115 running backs to test at the Combine since 1987. That's pretty good.
The "Bone" Gusta Show premiered
While the skill players grabbed the headlines, defensive tackle David "Bone" Gusta may have made the most money this weekend.
308-pound @UKFootball DT David Gusta with a 4.88u 40, with a 1.68u 10-yard split 👀
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At 308 pounds, a man should not move the way Gusta does. He clocked a staggering 4.88 40-yard dash, a time that tied for the fifth-fastest among all defensive linemen. He followed that up by putting up 37 reps on the bench press, proving that he possesses the rare "speed-to-power" profile that NFL defensive coordinators crave.
Kendrick Law joins the "40-inch club"
Wide receiver Kendrick Law also secured his spot as an elite athlete. Law posted an 82 on the NFL athleticism scale, highlighted by a 4.45 40-yard dash and a 42-inch vertical jump. Along with a 10'8" broad jump, Law proved that the explosiveness he showed in Kentucky’s offense is purely legitimate.
What’s next at the NFL Draft Combine?
The Wildcats aren't done yet. Later today, the "Big Blue Wall" takes center stage as Jager Burton, Jalen Farmer, and Joshua Braun take the field for the offensive line group.
If they can match the energy that McGowan and Gusta brought on Saturday, Kentucky could be looking at one of its most productive draft classes in school history.