Defensive end Chop Robinson runs through the three-cone drill during Penn State's Pro Day in Holuba Hall on March 15, 2024, in State College.

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NFL Combine Schedule 2025: Combine Schedule According To Positions, Important Drills To Watch Out For!

The 2025 NFL Combine is here! Check out the schedule below

Defensive end Chop Robinson runs through the three-cone drill during Penn State's Pro Day in Holuba Hall on March 15, 2024, in State College.

The annual NFL Combine is upon us as collegiate players get ready for one of the most important days of their professional lives. Every year the top collegiate prospects who are eligible to participate in the Combine with the dream of entering the NFL Draft are invited to participate in media interviews, team interviews, official measurements, workouts, and more.

Over the years, we have seen these players perform for their college teams, play in big matches, and stand out on the field but the Combine brings all of the top talent together on a national stage where scouts, coaches, and analysts can compare and unpack their skill sets against the competition.

The Combine gives an idea of what to expect from an individual. Teams who are looking for necessary positions have the chance to find out how these players conduct themselves both on and off the turf. Coaches and franchise owners can use the Combine to set up further interviews with those players they like, ultimately resulting in the all-important draft. So, let us find out more about this year’s draft and what the important events will be.

2025 NFL Combine Schedule Per Positions

The entire Combine process takes place over a nine-day period from February 23 to March 03, 2025. The On-Field workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will start from 27th February, 2025.

Players belonging to the kicking, defensive line, and linebackers units started arriving on Saturday, February 23. More players from the remaining positions are set to arrive in Indianapolis within the next couple of days and ensure their registration process is completed.

The following table will help us get a clearer picture of the schedule.

	Mon. Feb. 24	Tues. Feb. 25	Wed. Feb. 26	Thurs. Feb. 27	Fri. Feb. 28	Sat. Mar. 01	Sun. Mar. 02	Mon. Mar. 03
Orientation	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE, RB, QB, WO	OL	–	–	–	–	–
Team interviews	PK, DL, LB	PK, DL, LB, DB, TE, RB, QB, WO	PK, DL, LB, DB, TE, RB, QB, WO, OL	DB, TE, OL	RB, QB, WO	OL	–	–
General medical exam	–	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE	RB, QB, WO	OL	–	–	–
Ortho exam	–	–	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE	RB, QB, WO	OL	–	–
Media interviews	–	–	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE	RB, QB, WO	OL	–	–
Measurements	–	–	–	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE	RB, QB, WO	OL	–
On-field workout	–	–	–	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE	RB, QB, WO	OL	–
Bench press	–	–	–	–	PK, DL, LB	DB, TE	RB, QB, WO	OL
Broadcast interviews	–	–	–	RB, QB, WO	PK, DL, LB, OL	DB, TE	–	–

*P-punters, K-kickers, DL-defensive linemen, LB-linebackers, DB-defensive backs, TE-tight ends, RB-running backs, QB-quarterbacks, WO-wideouts, OL-offensive linemen

Key On-Field Drills To Watch Out For

During the Combine, specific drills are more important than others, especially for particular positions. For example, the 40-yard dash drill is one of the more important drills for wideouts and defensive backs whereas the bench press is a strength test more important for offensive linemen. Having said that, all tests are crucial for all athletes as teams are looking at all attributes while making their decisions.

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40-Yard Dash

The 40-yard dash is a test at the Combine whose objective is to measure the speed and acceleration of athletes from a standstill position to 40 yards down the pitch. 10-yard and 20-yard splits are also often measured to get a better understanding of acceleration.

While the test is useful for everyone, it is most important for wideouts and defensive backs. Wideouts need to be explosive off the line to gain separation and their top speed is all the more useful for deep ball threats. At the same time, defensive backs such as safeties and corners with a good 40-time ensure that they will not be beaten by raw pace in the secondary. The 40-yard dash is also effective for measuring the speed of linebackers as they need to close down on the runner quickly.

Vertical Jump

Another important test at the Combine is the vertical jump which is mainly used to test the athlete’s explosiveness and their ability to jump from a standing position. The test is carried out by players who stand at a designated spot, crouch down, and then jump as high as possible. Along with explosiveness, it also measures the lower body power of athletes.

Vertical jump is more useful for wideouts as it gives a measure of how high they can jump during 50-50 balls. The vertical jump also measures the explosiveness of positions such as the running back and the edge rushers who need to get past the offensive linemen on their way to sacking the quarterback.

Three-Cone Drill

The three-cone drill is also known as the L-drill. This drill is effective in measuring how quickly players can change direction while accelerating. It is basically one of the more important drills for edge rushers chasing the quarterback as they change direction. Other positions that benefit from this drill include the wideouts who need to change direction quickly while running routes, the offensive linemen to test their agility in tight spaces, and linebackers who also need to change direction during a pursuit or coverage.

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