2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Showcase of College Prospects in Indianapolis
The NFL offseason is already in full swing, with teams gearing up for free agency and the draft. The first step in this process is the NFL Scouting Combine, where college prospects showcase their skills through drills, interviews, and medical exams. This year's combine is scheduled to take place from Thursday, Feb. 26, to Monday, March 2, with players, coaches, executives, and scouts already in Indianapolis for evaluations and media sessions.
Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, home of the Colts, will once again host the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The city has been the host of the combine since 1987, providing a familiar setting for the annual event. The action from the combine will be broadcast on NFL Network and available for streaming on NFL+.
During the four-day event, players will participate in a series of drills tailored to their positions. The schedule of events includes sessions for placekickers, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, tight ends, running backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and offensive linemen. Additionally, there are various workouts that prospects from any position can take part in to showcase their abilities.
A total of 319 college players have been invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. While not all invitees will participate in every drill, the list includes quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs. This diverse group of prospects will have the opportunity to impress NFL teams and boost their draft stock during the combine.