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NFL Combine invites 2026: Full list of 319 players invited to event

NFL Combine invites 2026: Full list of 319 players invited to event

Jacob Camenker, USA TODAY · USA TODAY Sports

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 ·

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The NFL is shifting into offseason mode after the Seattle Seahawks ' 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 .

First on the offseason calendar will be the 2026 NFL Combine, where many of the league's top prospects will showcase their skills for the league's 32 teams.

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The NFL has invited 319 prospects to the 2026 combine, down from the 329 total invited last season. Of course, not all invitees will actually participate in on-field drills. Some are dealing with injuries while others – typically high-end prospects who have little to gain from working out – will focus more on the interview portion of the event.

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Fernando Mendoza is the top name not expected to participate in drills at the combine . The Heisman Trophy winner and projected No. 1 overall pick is instead planning to throw at the Indiana Pro Day, where he will be guaranteed to work with fellow draft-eligible receiving weapons like Elijah Sarratt, Omar Cooper Jr. and tight end Riley Nowakowski.

Speaking of Indiana, one of the more notable NFL Combine snubs was Kaelon Black. The 24-year-old running back totaled 1,040 yards and 10 touchdowns on 186 carries during the Hoosiers' national championship run but was not among the 21 running backs invited to Indianapolis .

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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was also not invited to the NFL Combine. However, his exclusion is tied to his quest to play another college season . The 23-year-old is suing the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility while asking for his 2022 season at Ferris State – during which he didn't play due to persistent respiratory issues – to be counted as a redshirt campaign.

Here's a full look at who the NFL invited to the 2026 combine, broken down by position.

Quarterback Cole Payton (9) of North Dakota State throws with protection from offensive lineman Delby Lemieux (50) of Dartmouth.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Cornerback Colton Hood (27) of Tennessee leaps for a pass during Senior Bowl practice.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Running back Adam Randall (23) of Clemson fights for the ball against linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr (3) of TCU.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Running back Kaytron Allen (11) of Penn State runs the ball with offensive lineman Carver Willis (75) of Washington blocking.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Quarterback Diego Pavia (2) of Vanderbilt drops back to pass.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Tight end Nate Boerkircher (87) of Texas A&M battles safety Deshon Singleton (29) of Nebraska for a pass.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Quarterback Sawyer Robertson of Baylor throws the ball during Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Wide receiver Vinny Anthony II of Wisconsin works against cornerback Jalen McMurray (24) of Tennessee.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Linebacker Kyle Louis (31) of Pittsburgh goes through a pass-catching drill at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) of Baylor goes through drills at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

Defensive tackle Lee Hunter (10) of Texas Tech works through a drill.
(Vasha Hunt, Imagn Images)

NFL Combine invites 2026

Quarterbacks

Drew Allar , Penn State
Luke Altmyer, Illinois
Carson Beck , Miami
Jalon Daniels , Kansas
Joe Fagnano, UConn
Taylen Green, Arkansas
Haynes King, Georgia Tech
Cade Klubnik, Clemson
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Behren Morton, Texas Tech
Garrett Nussmeier , LSU
Diego Pavia , Vanderbilt
Cole Payton, North Dakota State
Sawyer Robertson , Baylor
Ty Simpson, Alabama

Running backs

Kaytron Allen , Penn State
Max Bredeson, Michigan
Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest
Jonah Coleman, Washington
CJ Donaldson, Ohio State
Rahsul Faison, South Carolina
Eli Heidenreich, Navy
Roman Hemby, Indiana
Robert Henry Jr., UTSA
Emmett Johnson, Nebraska
Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Seth McGowan, Kentucky
Jam Miller, Alabama
Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M
Jadarian Price, Notre Dame
Adam Randall, Clemson
Desmond Reid, Pittsburgh
Nicholas Singleton , Penn State
J'Mari Taylor, Virginia
Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas
Noah Whittington, Oregon

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Dallen Bentley, Utah
Nate Boerkircher, Texas A&M
Josh Cuevas, Alabama
Oscar Delp, Georgia
Khalil Dinkins, Penn State
Jack Endries, Texas
John Michael Gyllenborg , Wyoming
Matthew Hibner, SMU
Justin Joly, N.C. State
Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma
Miles Kitselman, Tennessee
Max Klare, Ohio State
Marlin Klein, Michigan
Tanner Koziol, Houston
RJ Maryland , SMU
Lake McRee, USC
Riley Nowakowski, Indiana
Eli Raridon, Notre Dame
DJ Rogers, TCU
Sam Roush, Stanford
Joe Royer, Cincinnati
Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Bauer Sharp, LSU
Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt
Michael Trigg, Baylor
Dae'Quan Wright, Mississippi

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

CJ Allen, Georgia
Lander Barton , Utah
Wesley Bissainthe, Miami
Bryce Boettcher, Oregon
Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma
Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU
Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona State
Aiden Fisher, Indiana
Eric Gentry, USC
Jake Golday, Cincinnati
Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma
Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Justin Jefferson, Alabama
Jack Kelly, BYU
Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
Red Murdock, Buffalo
Namdi Obiazor, TCU
Harold Perkins Jr. , LSU
Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
Karson Sharar, Iowa
Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Josiah Trotter, Missouri
Scooby Williams, Texas A&M
Wade Woodaz, Clemson
Taurean York, Texas A&M

Defensive backs

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Specialists

Tommy Doman Jr., Florida
Ryan Eckley, Michigan State
Trey Smack, Florida
Drew Stevens, Iowa
Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse
Brett Thorson, Georgia
Dominic Zvada, Michigan

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