One of the NFL offseason’s biggest events, and a vital cog in the draft evaluation machine, is here. A total of 321 invited NFL draft hopefuls will attempt to impress future employers with a dazzling display of skill and athleticism.
The action at the 2024 NFL scouting combine gets underway Thursday, the first day of on-field positional workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Defensive linemen and linebackers get the first chance to impress NFL teams.
Thursday’s workouts will include some projected first-round draft picks, including UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu, Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson, Missouri defensive end Darius Robinson, Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner and Florida State defensive end Jared Verse.
In total, 47 defensive linemen and 18 linebackers were selected in the 2023 NFL draft.
Here’s everything you need to know for Thursday’s NFL combine workouts:
What is the schedule for the 2024 NFL scouting combine?
Thursday: Defensive linemen and linebackers (3 p.m. ET start time)
Friday: Defensive backs and tight ends (3 p.m. ET start time)
Saturday: Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers (1 p.m. ET start time)
Sunday: Offensive linemen and special teams (1 p.m. ET start time)
UCLA’s Laiatu Latu is one of the top-rated edge rushers in the 2024 NFL draft class.
How to watch NFL combine
NFL Network will air on-field workouts for all four days, with streaming options available via NFL+ and NFL.com. The combine also can be streamed on fuboTV.
Where is NFL combine?
The combine will take place in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Indianapolis has hosted the pre-draft scouting event since 1987.
NFL combine tests
Players have the opportunity to take part in the 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jumps, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle,…
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Publish date : 2024-02-29 12:04:04
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