NFL Scouting Combine: South Carolina Defensive Lineman Nick Barrett Logs Official 40-Yard Dash Time

Nick Barrett and the defensive lineman performed at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. Here's a quick look at how Barrett did on the day.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive lineman Nick Barrett (DL03) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is underway and the defensive linemen and linebackers were up first on Thursday. Former South Carolina Gamecock Nick Barrett had his opportunity to test in front of scouts and coaches. Let's take a look at how he did.

Measurements:

• Height: 6-foot-3
• Weight: 312 pounds
• Hand Size: 10 inches
• Arm Length: 33 3/8 inches

Drills:

• 40-Yard Dash: 5.1 seconds
• 10-Yard Split: 1.71 seconds
• 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.91 seconds
• Vertical Jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad Jump: 9 feet

The score breakdown, from NFL Next Gen Stats, had Barrett coming in at the middle of the pack amongst defensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft. The scoring ranges from 50-100. Barrett's production score was a 58 (below average for Next Gen Stats) - 26th among defensive linemen. His athleticism score was considered "good" at 70, which is good for 16th amonth linemen. Both scores combined to give Barrett a total of a 62, which is 26th among draftable linemen.

Draft Outlook

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NFL analyst Lance Zierlein see's Barrett's role as a "space eater" at the next level, capable of helping whichever team who drafts him to stop the run.

"Barrett isn’t overly explosive and athletic, but it’s hard to ignore his “slow power” and the way he helped clog the drain as a run-stuffer in 2025. He’s well-built with room to add even more mass. Barrett lacks first-step quickness and sudden hands, so he’s best-suited as a block-eater and two-gapper. The production won’t pop and he won’t add much as a rusher, but Barrett can add depth as a rotational nose tackle for teams looking for more congestion in the middle."

Nick Barrett was a rotational defensive lineman for much of his career in Columbia before becoming a full time starter in 2025. He is currently projected as a day three pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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