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What UCF football players are at 2026 NFL combine? A complete list
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UCF has had two players selected in the NFL draft in each of the past two seasons. Another pair of Knights will look to state their cases Thursday, Feb. 26, during the annual scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis .
Last year, running back RJ Harvey became the Knights' highest draft pick since 2021, taken 60th overall by the Denver Broncos . He totaled 896 scrimmage yards as a rookie and scored 12 touchdowns, helping the Broncos reach the AFC championship game.
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Though he went undrafted, former UCF tackle Amari Kight had the most memorable rookie season as he earned a Super Bowl ring as a backup for the Seattle Seahawks .
Here's who will represent UCF at the combine this season and how to watch the event throughout the weekend.
Which UCF football players are at NFL combine?
Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Cougars running back DJ Butler (25) is tackled by UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) during the second half at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
UCF has two players attending the 2026 NFL combine: starting edge rushers Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly.
Lawrence earned All-Big 12 first-team honors by setting career highs in tackles (28) and tackles for loss (11), adding seven sacks. A five-year member of the program, the 6-foot-4, 260-pounder departs ranked 10th all-time in sacks (20).
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Kelly transferred to UCF in 2024, and he made 23 starts over two seasons. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Fort Lauderdale native recorded 99 tackles, 17 TFLs, 8½ sacks, five forced fumbles and four pass breakups for the Knights.
NFL combine schedule
Thursday, Feb. 26 —Kickers, defensive linemen, linebackers (Drills begin at 3 p.m.)
Friday, Feb. 27 —Tight ends, defensive backs (Drills begin at 3 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28 —Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs (Drills begin at 1 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb. 29 —Offensive linemen (Drills begin at 1 p.m.)
How to watch NFL combine
The NFL Network will broadcast all four days of the combine. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. on Feb. 26-27 and 1 p.m. on Feb. 28-29.
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When is UCF football's pro day?
The previous two years, the Big 12 Conference hosted pro days for players from all 16 teams in mid-March at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the global headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys .
Dates and times have not yet been announced for the 2026 event.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF players at 2026 NFL combine: Who to watch
