NFL Scouting Combine
Florida facility plans alternate NFL combine for players

Jan. 19, 2021 05:58 PM EST
MIAMI, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida-based performance facility founded by former star wide receiver Brandon Marshall will try to help fill the void left by the...

NFL won't allow in-person workouts for scouting combine

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 18, 2021 07:05 PM EST
The NFL will not allow in-person workouts for the scouting combine due to health and safety precautions because of COVID-19. The league...

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2014, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Stephen Jones, executive vice president and director of player personnel, walks on the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Arlington, Texas. The cancellation of college football games will have a far more significant impact on the NFL beyond giving the league an opportunity to play Saturday games this fall. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
On Football: Evaluating college players is NFL's challenge

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 13, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell greets Saskatchewan equipment manager/team administrator Andrea Eccleston and other participants, including Bear Lake High School offensive coordinator Sam Mullet, right wearing glasses, at the NFL Women's Forum held in Indianapolis. According to 2019 research by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, there are 73 female vice presidents throughout the league. The NFL’s COO is Maryann Turcke. One-third of the working force in NFL offices is made up of women. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
New playbook: Women rising through NFL ranks at many levels

By Barry Wilner Mar. 27, 2020 11:23 AM EDT

Laviska Shenault Jr. talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Delayed surgery not a red flag but symbol of receiver's grit

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 05, 2020 06:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left, talks with NFL Legend Mark Brunell, right, at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Mark Brunell knows his 19-year NFL career is one to make today's NFL quarterback prospects envious. What he wanted them to avoid was starting out like he did. The former Jacksonville Jaguars star just wrapped up his fifth season serving as a mentor at the NFL scouting combine, where he and fellow alum Chad Pennington guided the soon-to-be rookies through the week as they're poked and prodded, tested and interrogated. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
NFL mentors give back to game but also get a lot out of it

Arnie Stapleton Mar. 03, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Utah defensive back Javelin K. Guidry stretches at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NFL combine's speed week ends with another fast finish

By Michael Marot Mar. 01, 2020 06:36 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Fast times continue to create buzz at NFL scouting combine

Feb. 29, 2020 11:37 PM EST

Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big guys made big impression in 40-yard dash at NFL combine

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2020 10:47 PM EST

Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL scouting combine family affair for lucky few

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ruggs runs fast but can't top Ross's record he had targeted

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 27, 2020 11:16 PM EST

Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Brown, Davis follow different paths on journey to NFL draft

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 04:10 PM EST

Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Deep wide receiver class jockeying at NFL scouting combine

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 26, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Castonzo informs Colts he wants to continue playing

Feb. 25, 2020 05:43 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts say longtime left tackle Anthony Castonzo is expected to return next season after contemplating retirement for more...

Denver Broncos president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Burrow shows Cincy some love, NFL teams drool over receivers

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 25, 2020 03:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Cleveland. On Friday, jan. 31, 2020, Mayfield, who struggled from the outset while the Browns had a disappointing 6-10 season, went face to face with one one of his biggest critics, former NFL coach Rex Ryan and current ESPN analyst, who called the former No. 1 overall pick “overrated as hell” and felt he regressed after a rocking first year when he broke the league rookie record for touchdown passes. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Columnist suspended for calling Browns' Mayfield "midget"

Feb. 25, 2020 03:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay motions to his team beside defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Detroit. Veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has been fired by the Los Angeles Rams after three winning seasons. Phillips announced Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, on Twitter that the Rams are not renewing his contract. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Big changes are coming to the NFL scouting combine this year

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 24, 2020 02:20 AM EST

Free agent rookie TE CJ Conrad a surprise at Giants camp

By Tom Canavan Aug. 05, 2019 05:42 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie free agent tight end CJ Conrad might be the biggest surprise at the New York Giants' training camp. The University...

FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson spent their three years at Iowa trying to one-up each other in a friendly but fierce competition. So, why should the NFL draft be any different? The latest members of the Hawkeyes' long pipeline to the pros are expected to become the first tight end duo from the same school ever selected in the first round of the draft.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Iowa tight ends' competition continues into NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 09, 2019 05:24 PM EDT

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, March 2 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Sweat, Metcalf among big winners at NFL scouting combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2019 03:14 PM EST