NFL Combine Workout Drills Start

NFL Combine Workout Drills Start

Frank Coyle / Head scout

The NFL offseason Olympics begin today with the positional drills for defensive linemen and linebackers at the combine. The front seven defenders are a highly talented group and maybe the best of this entire class, except for probably the wide receivers. The off linebackers are also a deep group of prospects and will warrant many early selections. Player workouts will be critical evaluation from all aspects especially a prospects special teams value.

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NFL Combine Player Workouts Live
Date Time (ET) Group
Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m. DL, LB, PK
Friday – Feb. 27, 3 p.m. TE, DB
Saturday – Feb. 28, 1 p.m. QB, WR, RB
Sunday – March 1, 1 p.m. OL

Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m. DL, LB, PK
Defensive Linemen

Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke
David Bailey, Texas Tech
Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
Cameron Ball, Arkansas
Caleb Banks, Florida
Jaishawn Barham, Michigan
Nick Barrett, South Carolina
Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
DeMonte Capehart, Clemson
Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State
Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
Keyron Crawford, Auburn
Caden Curry, Ohio State
Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Zane Durant, Penn State
Bryson Eason, Tennessee
Deven Eastern, Minnesota
Logan Fano, Utah
Keldric Faulk, Auburn
Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech
George Gumbs Jr., Florida
David Gusta, Kentucky
Gracen Halton, Oklahoma
Zxavian Harris, Mississippi
Romello Height, Texas Tech
Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern
Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College
Gabe Jacas, Illinois
Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State
Bobby Jamison-Travis, Auburn
Marvin Jones Jr., Oklahoma
Joshua Josephs, Tennessee
Tim Keenan III, Alabama
Nyjalik Kelly, UCF
Malachi Lawrence, UCF
Max Llewellyn, Iowa
Anthony Lucas, USC
Jackie Marshall, Baylor
Chris McClellan, Missouri
Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Christen Miller, Georgia
Derrick Moore, Michigan
Trey Moore, Texas
Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
Domonique Orange, Iowa State
LT Overton, Alabama
T.J. Parker, Clemson
Patrick Payton, LSU
Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana
Jack Pyburn, LSU
Albert Regis, Texas A&M
Mason Reiger, Wisconsin
Tyreak Sapp, Florida
Gary Smith III, UCLA
R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma
Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan
Damonic Williams, Oklahoma
Wesley Williams, Duke
Peter Woods, Clemson
Zion Young, Missouri

Linebackers

CJ Allen, Georgia
Lander Barton, Utah
Wesley Bissainthe, Miami
Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma
Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
Keshaun Elliott, Arizona State
Aiden Fisher, Indiana
Eric Gentry, USC
Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma
Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Justin Jefferson, Alabama
Jack Kelly, BYU
Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
Red Murdock, Buffalo
Namdi Obiazor, TCU
Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
Karson Sharar, Iowa
Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Josiah Trotter, Missouri
Scooby Williams, Texas A&M
Wade Woodaz, Clemson
Taurean York, Texas A&M

NFL Combine Drills

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Drills all the prospects invited to participate. Drills are underway with results posted on Thursday for early arrivals.

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40-yard dash (2 sprints allowed)

The 40-yard dash is the marquee event at the combine. It’s kind of like the 100-meters at the Olympics: It’s all about speed, explosion and watching skilled athletes run great times. These athletes are timed at 10, 20 and 40-yard intervals. What the scouts are looking for is an explosion from a static start.

Bench press

The bench press is a test of strength — 225 pounds, as many reps as the athlete can get. What the NFL scouts are also looking for is endurance. Anybody can do a max one time, but what the bench press tells the pro scouts is how often the athlete frequented his college weight room for the last 3-5 years.

Vertical jump

The vertical jump is all about lower-body explosion and power. The athlete stands flat-footed and they measure his reach. It is important to accurately measure the reach, because the differential between the reach and the flag the athlete touches is his vertical jump measurement.

Broad jump

The broad jump is like being in gym class back in junior high school. Basically, it is testing an athlete’s lower-body explosion and lower-body strength. The athlete starts out with a stance balanced and then he explodes out as far as he can. It tests explosion and balance, because he has to land without moving.

3 cone drill

The 3 cone drill tests an athlete’s ability to change directions at a high speed. Three cones in an L-shape. He starts from the starting line, goes 5 yards to the first cone and back. Then, he turns, runs around the second cone, runs a weave around the third cone, which is the high point of the L, changes directions, comes back around that second cone and finishes.

Shuttle run

The short shuttle is the first of the cone drills. It is known as the 5-10-5. What it tests is the athlete’s lateral quickness and explosion in short areas. The athlete starts in the three-point stance, explodes out 5 yards to his right, touches the line, goes back 10 yards to his left, left hand touches the line, pivot, and he turns 5 more yards and finishes.

Positional drills follow under the direction of NFL coaches

NFL Combine Schedule 2026

Dates: Sunday, Feb. 22 to Monday, March 2
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana

Here is the workout schedule for the 2026 NFL Combine.

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NFL Network will carry player workouts live
Date Time (ET)                       Group
Thursday – Feb. 26, 3 p.m.     DL, LB, PK
Friday – Feb. 27, 3 p.m.           TE, DB
Saturday – Feb. 28, 1 p.m.      QB, WR, RB
Sunday – March 1, 1 p.m.         OL

NFL Combine Player List 2026

NFL released the list of players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday. A total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s event, which will take place in Indianapolis from February 23 through March 2. Here are the invitees, sorted by position.

          Live coverage of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine begins Feb. 26 on NFL Network

Quarterbacks

Drew Allar, Penn State

Luke Altmyer, Illinois

Carson Beck, Miami

Jalon Daniels, Kansas

Joe Fagnano, UConn

Taylen Green, Arkansas

Haynes King, Georgia Tech

Cade Klubnik, Clemson

Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

Behren Morton, Texas Tech

Garrett Nussmeier, LSU

Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Cole Payton, North Dakota State

Sawyer Robertson, Baylor

Ty Simpson, Alabama

Running Backs

Kaytron Allen, Penn State

Max Bredeson, Michigan

Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest

Jonah Coleman, Washington

CJ Donaldson, Ohio State

Rahsul Faison, South Carolina

Eli Heidenreich, Navy

Roman Hemby, Indiana

Robert Henry Jr., UTSA

Emmett Johnson, Nebraska

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

Seth McGowan, Kentucky

Jam Miller, Alabama

Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M

Jadarian Price, Notre Dame

Adam Randall, Clemson

Desmond Reid, Pittsburgh

Nicholas Singleton, Penn State

J’Mari Taylor, Virginia

Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas

Noah Whittington, Oregon

Wide Receivers

Aaron Anderson, LSU

Vinny Anthony II, Wisconsin

Chris Bell, Louisville

Dillon Bell, Georgia

Skyler Bell, UConn

Malik Benson, Oregon

Germie Bernard, Alabama

Denzel Boston, Washington

Zachariah Branch, Georgia

Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee

Barion Brown, LSU

Deion Burks, Oklahoma

Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati

Josh Cameron, Baylor

Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri

KC Concepcion, Texas A&M

Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana

CJ Daniels, Miami

Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech

Malachi Fields, Notre Dame

Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Kansas

Chris Hilton Jr., LSU

Jordan Hudson, SMU

Ted Hurst, Georgia State

Caullin Lacy, Louisville

Bryce Lance, North Dakota State

Ja’Kobi Lane, USC

Kendrick Law, Kentucky

Makai Lemon, USC

Eric McAlister, TCU

Donaven McCulley, Michigan

Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech

Chase Roberts, BYU

Elijah Sarratt, Indiana

De’Zhaun Stribling, Mississippi

Michael Sturdivant, Florida

Carnell Tate, Ohio State

Zavion Thomas, LSU

Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State

Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State

Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech

Harrison Wallace III, Mississippi

Jalen Walthall, Incarnate Word

Kaden Wetjen, Iowa

Antonio Williams, Clemson

Colbie Young, Georgia

Tight Ends

Dallen Bentley, Utah

Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M

Josh Cuevas, Alabama

Oscar Delp, Georgia

Khalil Dinkins, Penn State

Jack Endries, Texas

John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming

Matthew Hibner, SMU

Justin Joly, N.C. State

Will Kacmarek, Ohio State

Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma

Miles Kitselman, Tennessee

Max Klare, Ohio State

Marlin Klein, Michigan

Tanner Koziol, Houston

RJ Maryland, SMU

Lake McRee, USC

Riley Nowakowski, Indiana

Eli Raridon, Notre Dame

DJ Rogers, TCU

Sam Roush, Stanford

Joe Royer, Cincinnati

Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Bauer Sharp, LSU

Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt

Michael Trigg, Baylor

Dae’Quan Wright, Mississippi

Offensive Linemen

Chris Adams, Memphis

Austin Barber, Florida

Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern

Markel Bell, Miami

Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M

Jude Bowry, Boston College

Parker Brailsford, Alabama

Joshua Braun, Kentucky

Travis Burke, Memphis

Jager Burton, Kentucky

DJ Campbell, Texas

Fernando Carmona, Arkansas

Kage Casey, Boise State

Pat Coogan, Indiana

Anez Cooper, Miami

Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M

Enrique Cruz Jr., Kansas

J.C. Davis, Illinois

Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA

Gennings Dunker, Iowa

Fa’alili Fa’amoe, Wake Forest

Spencer Fano, Utah

Jalen Farmer, Kentucky

Monroe Freeling, Georgia

Matt Gulbin, Michigan State

Alex Harkey, Oregon

Sam Hecht, Kansas State

Alan Herron, Maryland

Max Iheanachor, Arizona State

Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Logan Jones, Iowa

Connor Lew, Auburn

Caleb Lomu, Utah

Francis Mauigoa, Miami

Blake Miller, Clemson

Micah Morris, Georgia

Febechi Nwaiwu, Oklahoma

Brian Parker II, Duke

Diego Pounds, Mississippi

Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon

Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M

Jaeden Roberts, Alabama

Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame

Drew Shelton, Penn State

Jake Slaughter, Florida

Beau Stephens, Iowa

Logan Taylor, Boston College

Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern

Keagen Trost, Missouri

Dillon Wade, Auburn

Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame

Carver Willis, Washington

Isaiah World, Oregon

Jeremiah Wright, Auburn

Trey Zuhn III, Texas A&M

Defensive Linemen

Vincent Anthony Jr., Duke

David Bailey, Texas Tech

Rueben Bain Jr., Miami

Cameron Ball, Arkansas

Caleb Banks, Florida

Jaishawn Barham, Michigan

Nick Barrett, South Carolina

Rayshaun Benny, Michigan

DeMonte Capehart, Clemson

Brandon Cleveland, N.C. State

Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati

Keyron Crawford, Auburn

Caden Curry, Ohio State

Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State

Zane Durant, Penn State

Bryson Eason, Tennessee

Deven Eastern, Minnesota

Logan Fano, Utah

Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Skyler Gill-Howard, Texas Tech

George Gumbs Jr., Florida

David Gusta, Kentucky

Gracen Halton, Oklahoma

Zxavian Harris, Mississippi

Romello Height, Texas Tech

Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern

Lee Hunter, Texas Tech

Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College

Gabe Jacas, Illinois

Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State

Bobby Jamison-Travis, Auburn

Marvin Jones Jr., Oklahoma

Joshua Josephs, Tennessee

Tim Keenan III, Alabama

Nyjalik Kelly, UCF

Malachi Lawrence, UCF

Max Llewellyn, Iowa

Anthony Lucas, USC

Jackie Marshall, Baylor

Chris McClellan, Missouri

Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

Akheem Mesidor, Miami

Christen Miller, Georgia

Derrick Moore, Michigan

Trey Moore, Texas

Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M

Domonique Orange, Iowa State

LT Overton, Alabama

T.J. Parker, Clemson

Patrick Payton, LSU

Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana

Jack Pyburn, LSU

Albert Regis, Texas A&M

Mason Reiger, Wisconsin

Tyreak Sapp, Florida

Gary Smith III, UCLA

R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma

Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan

Damonic Williams, Oklahoma

Wesley Williams, Duke

Peter Woods, Clemson

Zion Young, Missouri

Linebackers

CJ Allen, Georgia

Lander Barton, Utah

Wesley Bissainthe, Miami

Bryce Boettcher, Oregon

Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma

Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU

Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State

Aiden Fisher, Indiana

Eric Gentry, USC

Jake Golday, Cincinnati

Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma

Anthony Hill Jr., Texas

Justin Jefferson, Alabama

Jack Kelly, BYU

Deontae Lawson, Alabama

Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh

Red Murdock, Buffalo

Namdi Obiazor, TCU

Harold Perkins Jr., LSU

Arvell Reese, Ohio State

Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech

Jimmy Rolder, Michigan

Karson Sharar, Iowa

Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas

Sonny Styles, Ohio State

Josiah Trotter, Missouri

Scooby Williams, Texas A&M

Wade Woodaz, Clemson

Taurean York, Texas A&M

Defensive Backs

Keith Abney II, Arizona State

Marcus Allen, North Carolina

Jadon Canady, Oregon

Brandon Cisse, South Carolina

Bud Clark, TCU

Tacario Davis, Washington

Mansoor Delane, LSU

Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin

Thaddeus Dixon, North Carolina

Caleb Downs, Ohio State

Daylen Everette, Georgia

Bishop Fitzgerald, USC

Andre Fuller, Toledo

Jaylon Guilbeau, Texas

TJ Hall, Iowa

Ahmari Harvey, Georgia Tech

A.J. Haulcy, LSU

Colton Hood, Tennessee

Jalen Huskey, Maryland

Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State

Domani Jackson, Alabama

Chris Johnson, San Diego State

Dalton Johnson, Arizona

Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina

Will Lee III, Texas A&M

Hezekiah Masses, Cal

Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

Latrell McCutchin Sr., Houston

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

Devin Moore, Florida

Louis Moore, Indiana

Ahmaad Moses, SMU

Malik Muhammad, Texas

Julian Neal, Arkansas

Xavier Nwankpa, Iowa

VJ Payne, Kansas State

D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana

Toriano Pride Jr., Missouri

Ephesians Prysock, Washington

Kamari Ramsey, USC

Chandler Rivers, Duke

Keionte Scott, Miami

DeShon Singleton, Nebraska

Avery Smith, Toledo

Genesis Smith, Arizona

Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma

Treydan Stukes, Arizona

Lorenzo Styles Jr., Ohio State

Michael Taaffe, Texas

Avieon Terrell, Clemson

Dillon Thieneman, Oregon

Jakobe Thomas, Miami

Zakee Wheatley, Penn State

Collin Wright, Stanford

Specialists

Tommy Doman Jr., Florida

Ryan Eckley, Michigan State

Trey Smack, Florida

Drew Stevens, Iowa

Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse

Brett Thorson, Georgia

Dominic Zvada, Michigan

 

NFL Combine History
Top Sprinters and Lifters

Frank Coyle & Staff

The NFL Combine continues to develop into one of the most critical offseason events on the NFL Draft calendar. What started as an important medical 3-day event as evolved into a major TV production of over 300 pro prospects. The events have a wide range of value.  Fans quote speed and lifting numbers correlating those measurables into NFL stardom. Hardly the truth. Speed numbers from the 40 yard dash is strictly straight line speed which confirms a real number, though not necessarily field or open field speed. The breakdown of the 40 especially the 10-yard split actually is more indicative for positional scouting. The history of the sprint champions is a graveyard of NFL overrated prospects. Numbers lie often, especially raw numbers not integrated with football skills and scouting in all areas of player development.

Last year, the University of Texas Longhorns prospect and current Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy set the NFL all time combine record for fastest 40-yard dash with an amazing time of 4.21 seconds. His speed translated well to the field as a rookie after a long succesful football career at Texas. Most  among the record have produced only marginal NFL results and only an afterthought in NFL lore .

Veteran NFL runner Chris Johnson was one prospect who became a huge pro playmaker with impact as both a feature back and receiver. He has been the exception of the rule with most failing to be more than track stars in a football uniform. John Ross earned a top ten selection in the NFL Draft 2017 only to spend more time on the injured list than the playing field.

In addition to Worthy, two other current NFL players, cornerbacks DJ Turner and Tariq Woolen are active players and has started regularly. This year, players like wideouts Tez Johnson and Isaiah Bond head the skilled position prospects with the natural talent to put up elite numbers in the sprints.

Here’s a full list of the fastest 40-yard dash times in the NFL combine since electronic timekeeping began in 1999:

Fastest 40 Yard Sprinters
Xavier Worthy, WR: 4.21 seconds (2024)
John Ross III, WR: 4.22 seconds (2017)
Kalon Barnes, CB: 4.23 seconds (2022)
Rondel Menendez, WR: 4.24 seconds (1999)
Chris Johnson, RB: 4.24 seconds (2008)
Jerome Mathis, WR: 4.26 seconds (2005)
Dri Archer, RB: 4.26 seconds (2014)
Tariq Woolen, CB: 4.26 seconds (2022)
D.J. Turner, CB: 4.26 seconds (2023)
Henry Ruggs III, WR: 4.27 seconds (2020)
Stanford Routt, CB: 4.27 seconds (2005)
Marquise Goodwin, WR: 4.27 seconds (2013)

NFL Combine Bench Press

The NFL Combine recorded lifting numbers have been distorted statistics which rarely translates to the field for a few key reasons. Benching 225 lbs. proves work ethic, commitment and core strength in some form. Football is a game of explosive power, usually a one time confrontation. The better gauge of power is the bench press, squatted and dead lift, all numbers which proved raw strength to win one of one matchups.

Former Cowboys guard Larry Allen was the strongest player in the NFL during the 1990s. He has been shown on video bench pressing 635 lbs. at the Cowboys facility. He benched 675 and 705 with assistance. He also squatted over 800 lbs. What made Allen, one of the greatest guards in NFL history, in addition to his incredible power was his highly developed technique. When Larry Allen rolled his hips the defender was buried. No maybe about it.  His incredible strength translated to the field and the position at an elite level.

The NFL Combine bench press record is 49 reps of 225 pounds, set by Stephen Paea in 2011. At the time, the defensive lineman was a consensus All-America selection from Oregon State. He went on to hear his name called in the second round by the Chicago Bears. He was a solid starter for the Bears where his power and quickness allowed him to rank among the better interior defenders of his era.

Paea set the new mark just one year after offensive guard Mitch Petrus entered the three-way tie for the NFL combine record with 45 bench press reps. Petrus was a 3rd day draft pick by the NY Giants and made the club for a few seasons, though saw only marginal playing time with a limited number of starts. My favorite players was Leif Larsen from Texas-ElPaso, the Norweigian cowboy. He actually had a good NFL Combine with 45 reps and ran a fine 5.08 time at 6’4″ 300 lbs.  He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the  6th round of the NFL Draft 2000 and played two seasons. He was also a track star, competing in the Shot put and a professional boxer. Since his first fight in 2003, he has won nine out of nine matches, eight of these by knockout. He defeated British heavyweight boxer Danny Williams in Pabellon Municipal, Silla, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain on December 2, 2011.

Justin Ernest, DT Eastern Kentucky, in 1999, completed 51 bench press reps of 225 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine, which remains the most of all time. He went undrafted and never played an NFL game despite his impressive performance at the 1999 NFL Combine. Ernest was on the Saints’ practice squad for one season.

In the 13 times the NFL combine has taken place since 2011, Stephen Paea was only one of  eight other players who surpassed 40 reps on the bench press. None of them have reached even 45 reps, though defensive tackle Dontari Poe got to 44 in 2012, and offensive guard Netane Muti also reached 44 in 2020.

In addition to Stephen Paea, DT Dontari Poe (Chiefs) and Vita Vea  (Bucs) became strong NFL starters who established themselves as top flight pro regulars.

Best Lifters 225 lbs. Reps
1. DT Stephen Paea, 49 reps (2011)
T-2. OL Mitch Petrus, 45 reps (2010)
T-2. DL Mike Kudla, 45 reps (2006)
T-2. DT Leif Larsen, 45 reps (2000)
T-5. OG Netane Muti, 44 reps (2020)
T-5. DT Dontari Poe, 44 reps (2012)
T-5. DT Jeff Owens, 44 reps (2010)
T-5. DL Brodrick Bunkley, 44 reps (2006)
T-9. DT Harrison Phillips, 42 reps (2018)
T-9. C Russell Bodine, 42 reps (2014)
T-9. DL Tank Tyler, 42 reps (2007)
T-12. DT Vita Vea, 41 reps (2018)
T-12. C David Molk, 41 reps (2012)
T-12. LB Terna Nande, 41 reps (2006)
T-15. OL Justin Blalock, 40 reps (2007)
T-15. OL Manny Ramirez, 40 reps (2007)

 

NFL Combine 2025

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The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the Colts) in Indianapolis. The event has been held annually in Indianapolis since 1987. The week long is underway with players arriving at their designated times and schedules. The events take place from Thursday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 2. Different position groups will participate on designated days.

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The day-by-day schedule is as follows:

Thursday, Feb. 27 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers
Friday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight ends
Saturday, March 1 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
Sunday, March 2 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen

Draft Insiders’ will have a few scouts at the event. We will provide info via our Email service and include Special emails to Subscribers
We will have extensive NFL Combine scouting evaluation in the emails, Newsletter and Yearbook. 

Standard Dills at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

40-yard dash
Bench press
Vertical jump
Broad jump
Three-cone drill
20-yard shuttle
60-yard shuttle

In addition to the above drills, there are position-specific drills that players will participate under the direction of NFL coaches.

 

NFL Combine 2025 – Feb. 24 – March 3 (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, In)

Frank Coyle/ Don Hope – draftinsiders.com

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine begins on Monday, February 24^th with team interviews, physicals, medical exams and media interviews. The athletic testing and field drills get underway on Thursday, Feb 27th. The events will once again take place at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis. Television coverage can be found on the NFL Network. DraftInsiders.com will have scouts at the NFL Combine and provide scouting insights for the 2025 Draft Yearbook and exclusive emails to Full subscribers.

This February, over three hundred of the very best college football players will be invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine (National Invitational Camp) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Top Executives, Coaching Staffs, Player Personnel Departments and Medical Personnel from all 32 NFL teams will be on hand to evaluate the nation’s top college players eligible for the upcoming NFL Draft. This intense, four-day job interview is an exciting time for the athletes and a vital step in achieving their dreams of playing in the NFL.

The NFL released the list of players invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. A total of 329 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s event, which will take place in Indianapolis from February 24 through March 3. Live coverage of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine beginning Feb. 27 on NFL Network. Over the past decade, over 85% of all players that were drafted attended the NFL Combine.

           NFL Scouting Combine will be held Feb 24 – March 3

NFL Combine 2025 – Top Ten Schools – Participants

1 Ohio State (15 Invitees)
The Buckeyes complete this national championship season with the leading number of participants. With an impressive 15 invitees, the Buckeyes lead all schools in participation.

Will Howard (QB)
TreVeyon Henderson (RB)
Quinshon Judkins (RB)
Emeka Egbuka (WR)
Donovan Jackson (OL)
Seth McLaughlin (OL)
Josh Simmons (OL)
Jack Sawyer (DL)
JT Tuimoloau (DL)
Ty Hamilton (DL)
Tyleik Williams (DL)
Cody Simon (LB)
Denzel Burke (DB)
Jordan Hancock (DB)
Lathan Ransom (DB)

2. Georgia (14 Invitees)

Recent two-time national champion program continues to be one of the best programs at developing NFL talent.  14 Players equally split on both sides of the ball.

Trevor Etienne (RB)
Dominic Lovett (WR)
Arian Smith (WR)
Dylan Fairchild (OL)
Tate Ratledge (OL)
Xavier Truss (OL)
Jared Wilson (OL)
Nazir Stackhouse (DL)
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (DL)
Mykel Williams (DL)
Warren Brinson (DL)
Jalon Walker (LB)
Smael Mondon Jr. (LB)
Malaki Starks (DB)

3. Texas (14 Invitees)
   Texas has become a top producer of NFL talent. Sending 14 invitees to Indianapolis.

Quinn Ewers (QB)
Jaydon Blue (RB)
Isaiah Bond (WR)
Matthew Golden (WR)
Gunnar Helm (TE)
Kelvin Banks Jr. (OL)
Hayden Conner (OL)
Jake Majors (OL)
Cameron Williams (OL)
Vernon Broughton (DL)
Alfred Collins (DL)
Barryn Sorrell (DL)
Jahdae Barron (DB)
Jalen Catalon (DB)

4. Oregon (12 Invitees)

The Ducks sent a strong contingent of prospects this year with 12 players at the combine. QB Dillon Gabriel heads the group and looks to make a strong impression in the drills.

Dillon Gabriel (QB)
Jordan James (RB)
Traeshon Holden (WR)
Tez Johnson (WR)
Terrance Ferguson (TE)
Josh Conerly Jr. (OL)
Ajani Cornelius (OL)
Jordan Burch (DL)
Derrick Harmon (DL)
Jamaree Caldwell (DL)
Jabbar Muhammad (DB)
Jeffrey Bassa (LB)

5. Ole Miss (11 Invitees)

Ole Miss continues to impress as a leading national contender. Look for this group to impress in positional drills. QB Dart will get special attention.

Jaxson Dart (QB)
Ulysses Bentley IV (RB)
Tre Harris (WR)
Jordan Watkins (WR)
Antwane Wells Jr. (WR)
Jared Ivey (DL)
Walter Nolen (DL)
JJ Pegues (DL)
Chris Paul Jr. (LB)
Princely Umanmielen (DL)
Trey Amos (DB)

6. South Carolina (11 Invitees)

The Gamecocks made impressions this year, with 11 players representing them at the combine. Look for runner Raheim Sanders at the top on this strong class.

Raheim Sanders (RB)
Joshua Simon (TE)
Torricelli Simpkins III (OL)
Tonka Hemingway (DL)
DeAndre Jules (DL)
Kyle Kennard (DL)
T.J. Sanders (DL)
Demetrius Knight Jr. (LB)
Bam Martin-Scott (LB)
Nick Emmanwori (DB)
O’Donnell Fortune (DB)

7. Miami (9 Invitees)

Miami is sending a strong class of 9 players to Indianapolis, including some high-profile names, led by Cam Ward. He could potentially be the #1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cam Ward (QB)
Damien Martinez (RB)
Sam Brown Jr. (WR)
Jacolby George (WR)
Xavier Restrepo (WR)
Jalen Rivers (OL)
Tyler Baron (DL)
 Francisco Mauigoa (LB)
Andres Borregales (K)

8. Alabama (9 Invitees)
   Another good Alabama class for the NFL.

Jalen Milroe (QB)
CJ Dippre (TE)
Robbie Ouzts (TE)
Tyler Booker (OL)
Tim Smith (DL)
Que Robinson (DL)
Jihaad Campbell (LB)
Malachi Moore (DB)
James Burnip (P)

9. Florida (8 Invitees)

The Gators continue to be a force in producing NFL-caliber talent, with 8 players heading to the combine.

Graham Mertz (QB)
Montrell Johnson Jr. (RB)
Elijhah Badger, Florida (WR)
Chimere Dike (WR)
Cam Jackson (DL)
Shemar James, Florida (LB)
Jason Marshall Jr. (DB)
Jeremy Crawshaw (P)

10. LSU (8 Invitees)

With 8 invitees, LSU remains a reliable source of top-tier talent, most impressively seeing four offensive linemen invited to the NFL Combine.

Mason Taylor (TE)
Emery Jones Jr. (OL)
Will Campbell (OL)
Miles Frazier (OL)
Garrett Dellinger (OL)
Sai’vion Jones (DL)
Bradyn Swinson (DL)
Zy Alexander (DB)

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Frank Coyle
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NFL Combine Report – Defensive Players

With the skilled positions getting the primary focus at the NFL Combine, especially the weekend exposure, the talented defense class quietly stepped up with strong impressions for scouts. The defensive back class presented several blue chip cornerbacks, one of the premier positions in the game and a group which will provide at least 15 prospects in the top 100 selections in April.

Edge defenders Dallas Turner, 6-4, 245 – Alabama, Laiatu Latu, 6-5, 260 – UCLA and Chop Robinson, 6-3, 255 – Penn State had impressive weeks. Turner displayed quick strong hands and the lateral movement to attack the line. He is very developed and improved his stock and probably top 6-10 selection. Latu is blazing quick off the edge and displayed that skill set in the positional drills. He moves easily and has the explosive first step to gain an advantage and bend the edge. Robinson had a strong performance. He showed a powerful punch and quick feet at over 250 lbs. He moved well in the coverage drills which impressed scouts.

DT T’Vondre Sweat, 6-4, 366, Texas, Byron Murphy, 6-1, 310, Texas and Braden Fiske, 6-4, 295, Florida State lived up to expectations. Sweat is a massive athlete who moves well and looked sharp in drills despite the 366 lbs. He has developed athletic ability to beat the double team, push the pocket and hold the point. Playing in the 340 lb. area may allow him to realize his incredible potential. Murphy is an explosive interior lineman with fine technique and power to penetrate. He moves well along the line which he displayed in the agility drills. Fiske is a fast riser. He has quick strong hands to win early on the down. He ran a blazing 4.78 sprint with a 1.68 ten split. He added 26 reps in the lifting while running drills very well. His efforts may push him into the first round.                            

LB Payton Wilson, 6-4, 235, North Carolina State was lightning fast with explosive quickness and keen instincts in drills. He dropped easily in coverage and is a well-rounded defender with the development to be a three down early starter. He can play a few positions and is scheme diverse. Edgerrin Cooper, 6-3, 235, Texas A&M is a ripped athlete who runs well and ran a 4.51 sprint. He added 34.5” VL and 9’10” BJ He was an easy mover in drills and is a prospect on the come. Cedric Gray, 6-2, 234, North Carolina is a rangy athlete who ran a 4.64 time. He did 17 reps and added a 35.5 VL. His positional drills were excellent, moves quickly laterally and can drop into the deep zones in coverage. Shows the skill set of a three-down starter, though may be limited to a 4-3 on either outside.

Cornerbacks, Terrion Arnold, 6-0, 198, Alabama, Quinyon Mitchell, 6-0, 195, Toledo and Nate Wiggins, 6-1, 173, Clemson separated themselves from in a high-quality class. Wiggins ran a blistering 4.28 time, the best of the entire defensive class.  His 173 lbs. is a concern, though he has developed coverage skills, including smooth hips, quick feet and the speed to ride a receiver down the field. Arnold came in just under 6’ and had a good performance in drills, though ran only a solid 4.51time. His length, agility and instincts are developed and NFL ready. He added a 37” VL and is an explosive mover. Mitchell shined in the workouts. He has the prototypical corner skill set and displayed this over the drills. He runs well (4.33) with quick feet, flexible hips, fast reads and the long speed to mirror top receivers. He leaped 38” and added a 10’2” BJ and 20 reps in the lifting. He was very quick in agility drills with loose hips and explosive acceleration.

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Frank Coyle
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2024 NFL Combine

The NFL Combine 2024 concluded an excellent week-long event on Monday with the offensive linemen and special teams lifting. Most of the 321 pro prospects exited Indianapolis by the weekend after extensive testing, including the important on the field workouts.

The usual number of high prospects opted out of the workouts, including QB Caleb Williams and wideout Marvin Harrison who will compete at their school Pro days in March.

This NFL Draft 2024 class features strong groups at QB, WR, OL and CBs, the premier positions in the game. The workout results reflected those assumptions with excellent performances by numerous prospects. The talented QB class saw a few prospects sit out the drills especially the passing event, including Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. The second tier of QBs, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix did participate in the passing drills and all left strong impressions. The passing drills included all the throws with movement in the pocket and was a well-rounded workout which impressed scouts. The pro day season starts and is the final opportunity for the Big Three and other QBs to leave a lasting impression.

The wide receiver group will rival the best classes at the position especially the great 1996 class. Wideout Rome Odunze put on a terrific all-around workout which most likely keeps him in the high 5-8 selections. Wideout Xavier Worthy ran two incredible 40-yard sprints including a new record 4.21 time that established the NFL Combine mark. Worthy is blazing fast at 165 lbs. with experience both outside and inside plus return skills. He can take the top off the defense and his excellent performance probably earns him a first round late grade.

Wideouts, Roman Wilson, AD Mitchell, Ladd McConkey and Ricky Pearsall all had impressive performance including fast sprints and excellent positional workouts. They will be a run-on receivers following the top three prospects with many in the first or early second rounds. The wideout position could provide 15+ prospects in the top 100 selections. McConkey is just one prospect who continues to impress scouts. After interviewing him in Indy, he handled the environment like a pro and was focused on business and preparation. He was precise in positional drills, showing excellent routes, body control and hands with the ability to separate consistently. He should hit the ground running as a rookie in the NFL and can provide impact in three wideout and multiple sets.

A huge contingent of offensive linemen was invited to the event with arguably the best group of prospects in recent history. The line will provide at least 8 prospects for the first round. There could be as least as another 10 chosen in the top 3 rounds. This class will provide an incredibly deep tackle class with several kicking inside to guard to earn early starting time.

RT Roger Rosengarten of Washington ran the fastest among the linemen with a 4.92 time and a fine 1.73 yard split. This follows a strong week at the Senior Bowl where he displayed core strength and consistent technique. Frank Crum of Wyoming ran an excellent 4.94 sprint with a quick 1.70 yard split. He elevated his stock showing both power and agility for a massive prospect. Christian Jones of Texas continued a strong postseason and ran a 5.05 time with a 1.78 ten. His level of play has progressed fast over the past year which will allow him to compete for early NFL starting time.

John Alt ran a 5.05 time with a 1.74 ten, Kingsley Saumataia did a 5.06 time with a 1.74 ten, Tailese Fuaga at 6-6, 330 ran a 5.14 sprint and Tyler Guyton at 6-7, 330  did 5.19 sprint. All impressive tackle sprints with early draft grades. Alt and Fuaga look like top ten selections and NFL ready starters.

Troy Fantanu, 6-4, 315   of Washington ran a 5.01 with a fast 1.71 ten. He is an amazing mover with an easy slide to adjust and strong hands and top balance to mirror defenders. He lacks great length, though could plug and play at guard as a rookie and become a fixture there for a decade. He is a highly developed blocker with toughness, savvy and intangibles to excel in the NFL.

OL Tanor Bartolini had an impressive workout with a 4.94 time and a 1.74 ten. He moved efficiently and flashed strong hands and the base to get movement on contact. He helped his cause further here after a solid Senior Bowl effort. OL Cooper Beebe ran well with a 5.03 time at 322 lbs. He utilizes great power relying on his strong base, long arms and developed technique to move defenders. He is highly developed with extensive experience to start day one in the NFL.