The entire NFL has descended on Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the next generation of NFL athletes display their measurables and workout for their future employers.
With the combine now in primetime, here’s how you can watch along with the nuts and bolts of the entire week at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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How To Watch:
- What: 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
- Where: Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Indiana.
- TV: NFL Network
- Stream: fuboTV (try it for free)
On-field workouts:
Thursday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. CT: Tight Ends, Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
Friday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. CT: Kickers, Punters, Offensive Linemen, Running Backs
Saturday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. CT: Defensive Linemen, Linebackers
Sunday, Mar. 1 at 1 p.m. CT: Defensive Backs
Media Availability:
Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Howie Roseman
Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 1:45 p.m. ET: Doug Pederson
Tuesday, Feb. 25: Tight Ends, Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Kickers, Punters, Offensive Linemen, Running Backs
Thursday, Feb. 27: Defensive Linemen, Linebackers
Friday, Feb. 28: Defensive Backs
Measurable drills:
Courtesy of the NFL combines workouts page:
40-yard dash
The 40-yard dash is the marquee event at the combine. It’s kind of like the 100-meters at the Olympics: It’s all about speed, explosion and watching skilled athletes run great times. These athletes are timed at 10, 20 and 40-yard intervals. What the scouts are looking for is an explosion from a static start.
Bench press
The bench press is a test of strength — 225 pounds, as many reps as the athlete can get. What the NFL scouts are also looking for is endurance. Anybody can do a max one time, but what the bench press tells the pro scouts is how often the athlete frequented his college weight room for the last 3-5 years.
Vertical jump
The vertical jump is all about lower-body explosion and power. The athlete stands flat-footed and they measure his reach. It is important to accurately measure the reach because the differential between the reach and the flag the athlete touches is his vertical jump measurement.
Broad jump
The broad jump is like being in gym class back in junior high school. Basically, it is testing an athlete’s lower-body explosion and lower-body strength. The athlete starts out with a stance balanced and then he explodes out as far as he can. It tests explosion and balance because he has to land without moving.
3 cone drill
The 3 cone drill tests an athlete’s ability to change directions at a high speed. Three cones in an L-shape. He starts from the starting line, goes 5 yards to the first cone and back. Then, he turns, runs around the second cone, runs a weave around the third cone, which is the high point of the L, changes directions, comes back around that second cone and finishes.
Shuttle run
The short shuttle is the first of the cone drills. It is known as the 5-10-5. What it tests is the athlete’s lateral quickness and explosion in short areas. The athlete starts in the three-point stance, explodes out 5 yards to his right, touches the line, goes back 10 yards to his left, left-hand touches the line, pivot, and he turns 5 more yards and finishes.
Participants
Complete list of the players participating in the combine here. We’ve also highlighted a player that Eagles fans should watch here.
