NFL Scouting Combine: 2024 dates, schedule, events, records & more

The NFL Scouting Combine is a four-day event in the lead up to the NFL Draft in which top college football players showcase their athletic and mental capabilities in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams.

Here we cover all you need to know about the event, including dates, schedule, list of events, all-time records, and more. 

When is the NFL Combine?

The 2024 NFL Combine takes place from Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3.

Where is the NFL Combine?

The location of the 2024 NFL Combine is Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. This is the home stadium of the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL Combine TV channel, how to watch

The NFL Combine will be broadcast on NFL Network, and streamed on NFL+.

NFL Combine 2024 schedule

Thursday, February 29 - Defensive line and linebacker drills (3 PM ET)

Friday, March 1 - Defensive back and tight end drills (3 PM ET)

Saturday, March 2 - Quarterback, running back and wide receiver drills (1 PM ET)

Sunday, March 3 - Offensive line drills (1 PM ET)

NFL Combine events

There are many different events that make up the NFL Combine, so here is a list of every event the players will go through:

• 40-yard dash
• 225-pound bench press
• Vertical jump
• Broad jump
• 20-yard shuttle
• 60-yard shuttle
• 3-cone drill
• Position-based drills
• Team interviews
• Injury evaluations

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NFL Combine attendees

The NFL Combine's annual attendees are largely made up of college football players and representatives from NFL teams. 

Every year, over 300 of the top college football players eligible for the NFL Draft are invited to the combine based on on-field performance, potential in the NFL, and projected draft position.

All 32 NFL teams send representatives, including executives, head coaches and scouts, to the combine each year to evaluate player through drills and interviews. 

Fans and members of the media are also present at the NFL Combine. 

NFL Combine records

Here are the NFL Combine record holders for some of the more notable events:

• 40-yard dash: John Ross - 4.22 seconds (2017)
• Bench press: Stephen Paea - 49 reps of 225 pounds (2010)
• Vertical jump: Donald Washington & Chris Conley - 45.0 inches (2015)
• Broad jump: Byron Jones - 12 feet, 3 inches (2015)

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