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JMU Hosts 2026 Pro Day for Outgoing Seniors
3/26/2026 7:31:00 PM | Football
HARRISONBURG, Va. – A total of 15 outgoing James Madison student-athletes showcased their skills in front of pro football scouts at the 2026 Pro Day, held on Thursday afternoon at Bridgeforth Stadium.
The lineup included Isaiah Alston, Elijah Culp, Nick DeGennaro, Curtis Harris-Lopez, Trent Hendrick, Xavier Holmes, Logan Ketcham, Josiah Kennard, Logan Kyle, Jobi Malary, Pat McMurtrie, Mekhi Rodgers, Jaylan Sanchez, Matthew Sluka and Jacob Thomas.
There were 13 scouts from various NFL and CFL franchises who made their way to Harrisonburg. During the event, the scouts observed the players' measurements, testing and drills both inside the weight room and on the turf.
Players will continue their respective training with the aspirations of being drafted, sign as an undrafted free agent or receive an invitation to an NFL franchise's minicamp.
Notable numbers from 2026 JMU Pro Day
Bench Press Reps
Pat McMurtrie - 26
Trent Hendrick - 23
Xavier Holmes - 22
Vertical Jump
Elijah Culp - 36.5"
Nick DeGennaro - 36.5"
Jacob Thomas - 36.5"
Isaiah Alston - 35.5"
Matthew Sluka - 35.0"
Trent Hendrick - 34.5"
Broad Jump
Mekhi Rodgers - 10'9"
Elijah Culp - 10'8"
Trent Hendrick - 10'1"
Jacob Thomas - 10'1"
40-Yard Dash
Elijah Culp - 4.38
Nick DeGennaro - 4.40
Mekhi Rodgers - 4.40
Jacob Thomas - 4.45
Curtis Harris-Lopez - 4.50
Matthew Sluka - 4.50
Trent Hendrick - 4.59
5-10-5
Jacob Thomas - 4.21
Nick DeGennaro - 4.22
Trent Hendrick - 4.30
Matthew Sluka - 4.31
Isaiah Alston - 4.32
Elijah Culp - 4.33
Xavier Holmes - 4.34
Three Cone (L Drill)
Jacob Thomas - 6.80
Elijah Culp - 6.99
Nick DeGennaro - 6.99
Notes:
The 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23-25 and will be held in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the North Shore near Acrisure Stadium and Point State Par in downtown Pittsburgh.
The lineup included Isaiah Alston, Elijah Culp, Nick DeGennaro, Curtis Harris-Lopez, Trent Hendrick, Xavier Holmes, Logan Ketcham, Josiah Kennard, Logan Kyle, Jobi Malary, Pat McMurtrie, Mekhi Rodgers, Jaylan Sanchez, Matthew Sluka and Jacob Thomas.
There were 13 scouts from various NFL and CFL franchises who made their way to Harrisonburg. During the event, the scouts observed the players' measurements, testing and drills both inside the weight room and on the turf.
Players will continue their respective training with the aspirations of being drafted, sign as an undrafted free agent or receive an invitation to an NFL franchise's minicamp.
Notable numbers from 2026 JMU Pro Day
Bench Press Reps
Pat McMurtrie - 26
Trent Hendrick - 23
Xavier Holmes - 22
Vertical Jump
Elijah Culp - 36.5"
Nick DeGennaro - 36.5"
Jacob Thomas - 36.5"
Isaiah Alston - 35.5"
Matthew Sluka - 35.0"
Trent Hendrick - 34.5"
Broad Jump
Mekhi Rodgers - 10'9"
Elijah Culp - 10'8"
Trent Hendrick - 10'1"
Jacob Thomas - 10'1"
40-Yard Dash
Elijah Culp - 4.38
Nick DeGennaro - 4.40
Mekhi Rodgers - 4.40
Jacob Thomas - 4.45
Curtis Harris-Lopez - 4.50
Matthew Sluka - 4.50
Trent Hendrick - 4.59
5-10-5
Jacob Thomas - 4.21
Nick DeGennaro - 4.22
Trent Hendrick - 4.30
Matthew Sluka - 4.31
Isaiah Alston - 4.32
Elijah Culp - 4.33
Xavier Holmes - 4.34
Three Cone (L Drill)
Jacob Thomas - 6.80
Elijah Culp - 6.99
Nick DeGennaro - 6.99
Notes:
- Jacob Thomas' three cone time would have ranked second among all players at the NFL Combine and his 5-10-5 time would rank fifth among all DBs at the Combine.
- The 40-yard dash time for both Elijah Culp and Mekhi Rodgers would have ranked tied for second and tied for third by cornerbacks at the NFL Combine.
- Xavier Holmes' 5-10-5 time would have been the fastest time by any defensive lineman at the NFL Combine.
The 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23-25 and will be held in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the North Shore near Acrisure Stadium and Point State Par in downtown Pittsburgh.
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