As all 5-star prospects know, performing well in the Combine is vital if you wish to start your NFL career on the right foot in Madden 26.
But unlike the athletic tests, which can be retaken as many times as you like for those always welcome A-grades, your interviewer won’t be so kind. Here are all of the Combine questions and what each of their possible answers will net you in Madden NFL 26.
All Madden NFL 26 Combine Questions And Answers
During your Madden 26 Combine Interview, your player will be faced with a series of six questions, with one changing based on your position of choice. Depending on your answers, you will then be able to get Influence boosts with set staff/teammates and new Sphere of Influence contacts. You can check out an overview of all of the non-position exclusive Combine questions and what each of their answers will reward you with below. For the position-specific questions and answers, head further down.
It’s Super Bowl Week and you witness your star teammate violating curfew, how do you handle it?
- Say nothing, he’s his own man (Future WR influence +50 if playing as a QB / QB influence if playing as an WR or HB / DT influence if playing as an LB / MLB influence if playing as a CB)
- Tell the coaching staff (Future Head Coach influence +50)
- Talk some sense into him (Future Head Coach influence +50)
It’s the 4th quarter and the game is on the line. The playcall comes in but you notice an opportunity in the opponent’s pre-snap alignment. What do you do?
- Abandon my assignment, take advantage (Future WR influence +50 if playing as a QB / QB influence if playing as an WR or HB / DT influence if playing as an LB / MLB influence if playing as a CB)
- Stick with the play call (Future Head Coach influence +50)
- Try to signal to the sidelines (Future Head Coach influence +50)
- Try to signal to my teammates (Future WR influence +50 if playing as a QB / QB influence if playing as an WR or HB / DT influence if playing as an LB / MLB influence if playing as a CB)
How do you handle a teammate who criticizes the coaching staff to the media after a loss?
- Have his back and tell the media I agree (Future WR influence +50 if playing as a QB / QB influence if playing as an WR or HB / DT influence if playing as an LB / MLB influence if playing as a CB)
- Tell the media I disagree (Future Head Coach influence +50)
- Confront the coach at practice (Future WR influence +50 if playing as a QB / QB influence if playing as an WR or HB / DT influence if playing as an LB / MLB influence if playing as a CB)
- Say nothing, let the coaches handle it (Future Head Coach influence +50)
How do you prepare your body during the offseason?
- Yoga for flexibility and reducing injury (Adds the Yoga Instructor to your Sphere of Influence)
- Personal Trainer for strength training (Adds the Personal Trainer to your Sphere of Influence)
How do you prefer to express yourself when you’re on the field?
- I’m known for my celebrations (Unlocks the Celebrity Dancer)
- I let my ink do the talking (Unlocks the Tattoo Artist)
All QB, WR, HB, CB, And LB-Exclusive Combine Questions And Answers
As mentioned above, one of the questions part of your Combine Interview will change based on your chosen position. You can check out all of the position-specific questions, as well as their answers, below:
(QB-exclusive) It’s the 3rd down and long, you can either throw to your open TE underneath or your star WR who’s past the sticks but is locked in a 1 on 1 battle.
- Throw to my TE (Future TE influence +50)
- Throw to my star WR (Future WR influence +50)
(WR-exclusive) It’s 4th and goal, and you’re tightly covered as you run your route. Would you want your QB to force a ball to you to make a play, or throw to someone who is more open?
- I want the chance to make a play (Future QB influence +50)
- I want the QB to hit the open man (Future Head Coach influence +50)
(HB-exclusive) It’s 4th and goal at 1, and your QB is great at short yardarge runs. Given the choice, would you give up your carry to let him try to score?
- I’d let my QB take it (Future QB influence +50)
- I want the ball in my hands (Future Head Coach influence +50)
(LB and CB-exclusive) It’s 4th and goal, with the game on the line. The coach wants to sub you out because you’re injured. What do you do?
- Play hurt and stay in the game (Future FS influence +50 if playing as a CB, +50 DT influence if playing as an LB)
- Listen to the coach and leave the field (Future Head Coach influence +50)
Now that you know how to answer all of the Combine questions in Madden 26, make sure to also take a look at our Offense Ratings Breakdown. After all, knowledge is your biggest weapon when looking to leave your mark on the field.
