When Is the 2024 NFL Combine? Dates, Times, and Where to Watch

The NFL is officially in its off-season following the Kansas City Chiefs win over the San Francisco 49ers. With that settled, teams are now focusing their attention on the NFL Draft and the stand-out players of the 2024 NFL Combine.

The NFL Combine is a week-long, invite-only opportunity for college football players to showcase their skills in front of the most influential people in major league football. Players are evaluated based on events intended to test their physical abilities.

When Is the 2024 NFL Combine?

The 2024 NFL Combine will take place from February 26 to March 4th, 2024.

Where Will the NFL Combine Be in 2024?

The 2024 NFL Combine will take place at the Lucas Oil Stadium — home to the Indianapolis Colts — in Indiana. The Combine has been held in Indianapolis every year since 1987.

Who Gets Invited to the NFL Combine?

There is not an exact number of players who get invited to the NFL Combine each year: athough, it's usually around 300 invitees. This year, a total of 321 prospects have been invited to 2024 NFL Combine.

You can read a the full list of invitees at NFL Draft Combine 2024: Full List of Invited Prospects, Schedule, and Stats.

How Does the NFL Combine Work?

The NFL Combine allows college players to showcase their abilities in front of scouts, team owners, and coaches. There are main events that every player takes part in, along with specific events based on position.

Here are a few of the main events:

1. 40-yard dash – Players sprint for 40 yards
2. Bench press – Players lift 225 lbs. as many times as possible
3. Vertical jump – Players jump as high as they can
4. Broad jump – Players jump as far as they can
5. 20-yard shuttle – Players run 20 yards while quickly changing direction
6. 60-yard shuttle - Players run 60 yards while quickly changing direction

What Is the 2024 NFL Combine Schedule?

NFL Scouting Combine Live Drills begin Thursday, February 29th. Here is the full schedule:

• Thursday, February 29th
  • Positions: Defensive Linemen and Linebackers
  • Start Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern
• Friday, March 1st
  • Positions: Defensive Backs and Tight Ends
  • Start Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern
• Saturday, March 2nd
  • Positions: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs
  • Start Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern
• Sunday, March 3rd
  • Positions: Offensive Linemen
  • Start Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern

How Can I Watch the 2024 NFL Combine?

There will be live coverage of the Combine available on NFL Network, which subscribers can access on your smartphone, tablet, or television through the NFL app or or NFL.com/watch.

The NFL Combine will also be available to stream across devices on NFL+.

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And for some NFL Draft betting analysis, check out the content here at FanDuel Research.

• 2024 NFL Draft Betting: Draft Order, Analysis for Top 32 Picks
• 2024 NFL Draft: Which Quarterback Is Statistically Superior?
• NFL Draft Betting: Who Goes No. 1 Overall?

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