The 2026 NFL Draft is still months away, but the evaluation process ramps up soon with the NFL Scouting Combine. This year’s Combine takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 22 through March 2. The arrival day (Feb. 22) and the final day (OL bench press on March 2) are largely formalities — the key on-field work happens in the days between.
The league has released the full participant list, which features several notable prospects such as Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Miami edge rusher Ruben Bayne Jr., Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate and Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love.
Broadcast info: all on-field drills and coverage, including the 40-yard dash, will air on NFL Network and are available to stream via the NFL+ app.
Schedule overview
– Monday, Feb. 23: Coaches and general managers available to the media.
– Tuesday, Feb. 24: Coaches and general managers available to the media.
– Wednesday, Feb. 25: Coaches and general managers available to the media; media interviews with defensive linemen, linebackers and kickers.
– Thursday, Feb. 26: On-field work for defensive linemen, linebackers and kickers (measurements and 40-yard dash); media interviews with defensive backs and tight ends.
– Friday, Feb. 27: Defensive back and tight end measurements and on-field work including the 40-yard dash; bench press for defensive linemen, linebackers and kickers; media interviews with quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
– Saturday, Feb. 28: Quarterback, running back and wide receiver measurements and on-field drills, including the 40-yard dash.
– Sunday, March 1: Offensive line measurements and on-field work including the 40-yard dash; bench press for quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
Fan Take: The Combine is where measurable strengths and weaknesses get put on display under a national microscope, and performances here can reshape teams’ draft boards. For fans, it’s an early chance to spot rising prospects, debate athletic upside, and get a taste of how the next draft class might impact the league.
