The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine gets underway this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, as more than 300 draft prospects take the next step on the road to April's NFL Draft.
Over four days, prospects will participate in team interviews, medical evaluations, and position-specific on-field workouts in front of general managers, coaches, and scouts from across the league. The San Francisco 49ers currently hold the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Live coverage of on-field drills will air on NFL Network and stream on NFL+, beginning Thursday afternoon.
Daily Schedule:
On-field workouts run Thursday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 1, with position groups rotating by day.
- Thursday, Feb. 26 (12-5 p.m. PT): Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 (12-5 p.m. PT): Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 (10-5 p.m. PT): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 (10-2 p.m. PT): Offensive linemen
Results from the on-field drills will be tracked here.
How to Watch:
TV: NFL Network
Streaming: NFL+, DirecTV, Fubo and other streaming platforms
Live coverage begins at 12 p.m. PT on Thursday, Feb. 26 and continues through Sunday, March 1. NFL+ will also feature live press conferences, insider analysis, and full drill coverage on connected TV and mobile devices.
Nationally Recognized Top Prospects:
Several of college football's most recognizable names are scheduled to participate in workouts throughout the week. The following prospects are widely regarded among the top players in this year's draft class.
Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is among the headliners, though he is not expected to throw during on-field drills. Ty Simpson (Alabama), Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt), and Carson Beck (Miami) are also among the quarterbacks.
On the defensive side, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, and safety Caleb Downs headline a strong defensive class, alongside edge rushers David Bailey (Texas Tech), and Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami).
A complete list of athletes invited to the combine is here.
Most Notable Drills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine:
- 40-yard dash
- Bench press
- Vertical jump
- Broad jump
- Three-cone drill
- 20-yard shuttle
- 60-yard shuttle
In addition to the above drills, there will be position-specific drills.
