The 2026 NFL combine begins this week, where more than 300 invited prospects will have a chance to make an impression upon league coaches, scouts and executives.
After the Senior Bowl, the combine is the next step in the NFL offseason process before the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has already decided he will not throw at the combine. Instead, the Heisman Trophy winner and presumed favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick will throw during his pro day next month, according to ESPN.
However, there will be plenty of opportunity for others to make a name for themselves during this year’s event.
Here’s what you need to know about 2026 NFL combine:
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1. New York Jets – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
1. New York Jets – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
3. Arizona Cardinals – Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.)
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4. Tennessee Titans – Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)
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5. New York Giants – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
6. Cleveland Browns – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
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7. Washington Commanders – David Bailey, DE/OLB, Texas Tech
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8. New Orleans Saints – Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
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9. Kansas City Chiefs – Makai Lemon, WR, USC
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10. Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
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11. Miami Dolphins – Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
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12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
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15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
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16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
17. Detroit Lions – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
18. Minnesota Vikings – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
19. Carolina Panthers – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay Packers) – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
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21. Pittsburgh Steelers – KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
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22. Los Angeles Chargers – Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
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23. Philadelphia Eagles – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
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24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
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25. Chicago Bears – T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
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26. Buffalo Bills – Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)
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27. San Francisco 49ers – Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
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28. Houston Texans – Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
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29. Los Angeles Rams – Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama
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30. Denver Broncos – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
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31. New England Patriots – Cashius Howell, OLB, Texas A&M
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32. Seattle Seahawks – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
When and where is the 2026 NFL combine?
The 2026 NFL combine begins Feb. 23 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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How to watch the 2026 NFL combine?
The combine will be broadcast on NFL Network. It can also be streamed on the NFL+ app and NFL.com.
When will coaches, general managers and players speak at the combine?
Some coaches and general managers will speak to the media on Tuesday Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 25 to share offseason updates.
Here’s the media schedule for the players:
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Defensive Line, Linebackers, Placekickers
Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends
Friday, Feb. 27: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs
Saturday, Feb. 28: Offensive Line
NFL combine workout schedule
On-field workouts will begin Thursday, Feb. 26 through March 1, where prospects conduct several drills: the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle and 60-yard shuttle.
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Here’s when the players will participate:
Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Linemen, Linebackers, Placekickers, 3 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 27: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends, 3 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 28: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs, 1 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 1: Offensive Linemen, 1 p.m. ET
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The Las Vegas Raiders own the No. 1 pick.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What are the 2026 NFL combine events? Workout schedule, how to watch