Everything to know about the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine isn’t real football. But in a desert of gridiron action, it can at least replicate some of the frenzy of a fall weekend.
Sure, watching spandex-clad college stars run 40 percent of the way down the field or go through non-contact drills is a pale imitation of the game, but it serves as a useful tool to gauge prospects. Getting a better grasp of someone’s general athleticism, strength or football IQ can help determine their odds of a successful transition from college to the pro game.
Four days of workouts – and a few more of interviews with coaches and decision makers across the league – will help shed more light of who the most desirable players of the 2025 NFL Draft will be. So what do you need to know about the combine?
When is the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine?
Combine workouts begin Thursday, Feb. 27 and end Sunday, March 2. Here are the dates and times each position group, from linebackers to offensive tackles, will take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Thursday, Feb. 27 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen and linebackers
Friday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs and tight ends
Saturday, March 1 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs
Sunday, March 2 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen
Who was invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine?
This year’s list of invitees is the star-studded affair you’d expect. Potential No. 1 overall picks Abdul Carter and Shedeur Sanders will be in Indianapolis to meet with teams, though neither will take part in drills. Other big names who’ll participate to various degrees include:
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty
Miami QB Cam Ward
Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan
Penn State TE Tyler Warren
Tennessee EDGE James Pearce Jr.
South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori
And several more. For the full list of invitees, check out the NFL’s official list.
What drills make up the combine?
The most famous drill is the 40-yard dash – a quick sprint that measures acceleration and top-end speed. Other events include the:
Vertical jump
Broad jump
Bench press
Three-cone drill
20-yard shuttle
60-yard shuttle
Coaches will also work through different drills for specific position groups to test their awareness, agility and ability to follow instructions. Quarterbacks will throw passes, wide receivers will run routes, linebackers and defensive backs will work through drills that simulate coverage and so forth.
Who is broadcasting the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine?
Each day’s workouts will be broadcast live on NFL Network. You can also stream them with a subscription to NFL+.
Who are the 2025 combine’s most interesting players?
Glad you asked! Here’s a breakdown of 11 prospects with the most to gain or lose in Indianapolis, from Marshall stud pass rusher Mike Green to former Division II star wideout Isaac TeSlaa.
Where are the 2025 combine results posted?
The NFL has a pretty comprehensive database – complete with Lance Zierlein’s expert prospect breakdowns – here.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: NFL combine: The who, what and when of the 2025 scouting carnival
