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What are the 2025 NFL combine events? Workout schedule times for every position
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On your mark, get set, go!
The sprint to the NFL draft will officially pick up the pace this week in Indianapolis as prospects from around the country descend on Lucas Oil Stadium for the yearly combine .
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This year's festivities feature 329 invited prospects , hoping to hear their name called at the draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin at the end of April. While that won't be a reality for some, the combine is a chance for players to cement their draft stock while others try to make a name for themselves.
It's where college football's best are all on a level playing field.
From quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders to running back Ashton Jeanty , dual-threat Travis Hunter and pass-rusher Abdul Carter , there will be no shortage of players to watch through the weekend.
From Naptown to the land of dairy, it's full speed ahead on the road to the 2025 NFL draft . Here's a look at the events, schedule and more for the 2025 NFL combine.
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What are the NFL combine events?
Upon their arrival in Indianapolis, prospects will find a packed schedule. They'll undergo medical testing and various exams in addition to interviewing with teams. Before taking the field for workouts, the prospects will have their measurements taken.
At that point, the on-field drills can begin. Some positions also feature additional drills, like quarterbacks being given the chance to throw or receivers running the famous "gauntlet" drill that spans the width of the field.
Here's a look at the standard drills that each prospect, regardless of position, will go through during that time:
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40-yard dash
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10-yard split
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Vertical jump
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Broad jump
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Three-cone drill
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20-yard shuttle
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Bench press (225 pounds)
NFL combine event schedule 2025
Here is how the schedule of events looks for combine week in Indianapolis:
Placekickers, defensive linemen, linebackers:
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Media availability session, kicking workout: Wednesday, Feb. 26
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Measurements and on-field workout: Thursday, Feb. 27
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Bench press, departure: Friday, Feb. 28
Defensive backs, tight ends:
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Media availability session: Thursday, Feb. 27
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Measurements and on-field workout: Friday, Feb. 28
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Bench press, departure: Saturday, March 1
Running backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers:
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Media availability session: Friday, Feb. 28
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Measurements and on-field workout: Saturday, March 1
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Bench press, departure: Sunday, March 2
Offensive linemen:
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Media availability session: Saturday, March 1
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Measurements and on-field workout: Sunday, March 2
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Bench press, departure: Monday, March 3
How to watch the NFL combine 2025
The 2025 NFL combine can be seen live on NFL Network, NFL+ or Fubo , which comes with a free trial. Here is what the day-by-day TV schedule looks like for the on-field sessions:
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Thursday, Feb. 27 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers
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Friday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight ends
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Saturday, March 1 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
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Sunday, March 2 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What are the NFL combine events? Workout schedule, how to watch
