The NFL Combine is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, February 28, and will feature a host of talented college football players showcasing their skills in front of NFL scouts and executives. This event presents a great opportunity for players to increase their draft stock and potentially earn a lucrative professional career.
Field drills won’t begin until Thursday, March 2, but the schedule is packed with media interviews and training sessions leading up to the highly anticipated drills.
These drills will be broadcast live on NFL Network and NFL+. Here is the full breakdown of times and dates for these drills:
Tuesday February 28:
Press conferences of the technical director and the general director
Wednesday March 1:
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Media interviews with linebackers and defensive linemen
Thursday 2 March:
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Media interviews with specialists and defensive backs 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: linebackers and defensive linemen workouts and drills
Friday March 3:
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Media interviews on quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Defense and special teams drills and drills
Saturday March 4:
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Media interviews for offensive linemen and running backs 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends workouts and drills
Sunday March 5:
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Workouts and drills for running backs and offensive linemen
athletic exercises
Athletic testing drills that players will participate in include:
40 Yard Dash Vertical Jump Wide Jump 3 Cone Drill Shuttle Drill Bench Press (225 pound rep max)
These tests will help scouts assess each player’s speed, agility, strength, and explosiveness.
Opportunity to increase draft stocks for college athletes
For the 319 players attending the combine, this event is crucial in their quest to impress NFL teams and improve their draft status. With so much at stake, players will put everything they have into their training and drills.
In addition to the players, scouts and fans are eagerly awaiting this event. The NFL Combine is a chance to see some of the best college players in action and a glimpse of the NFL’s upcoming stars.
The importance of the combine for college athletes cannot be underestimated. It’s a chance to showcase his skills on a national stage and potentially catapult himself into the upper echelon of draft prospects. Players who perform well at the combine can significantly improve their draft stock, which could lead to a better contract and more opportunities at the next level.
The combine also gives NFL teams the opportunity to test players in a controlled environment. Teams can see how players perform under pressure and compare them to their peers. This information is critical in determining which players to recruit and where they should be drafted.
The NFL Combine is an exciting few days for players, scouts, and fans alike. With so much at stake, players will be looking to make a lasting impression on NFL teams and secure their future in the league. Drills and tryouts will showcase players’ athleticism and skill, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come in the NFL.
