{"id":183448,"date":"2026-02-27T20:08:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/183448\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T20:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:08:25","slug":"2026-nfl-scouting-combine-how-to-follow-texas-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/183448\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Scouting Combine: How to follow Texas Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"

LUBBOCK, Texas\u00a0\u2014\u00a0After a program-record eight Red Raiders were invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 11<\/a>, the spotlight now shifts to Indianapolis, where they’ll look to turn opportunity into draft momentum.<\/p>\n

Below is a guide on how to track and watch their respective outings.<\/p>\n

TEXAS TECH NFL SCOUTING COMBINE PARTICIPANTS\/WORKOUT DATES & GROUPINGS

\nparenthesis indicates combine number assignments<\/p>\n

Thursday, Feb. 26 (Place Kickers, Defensive Linemen, Linebackers)<\/p>\n

Friday, Feb. 27 (Tight Ends, Defensive Backs)<\/p>\n

Saturday, Feb. 28 (Quarterbacks, Wideouts, Running Backs)<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 1 (Offensive Linemen)<\/p>\n

ON-FIELD DRILL SCHEDULE

\nDrills begin at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday and Friday, and drills begin at Noon CT on Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Participant drills include the 40-yard dash, 10-yard split, vertical jump, broad jump, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, and bench press.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The bench press will take place on the following day of each assigned workout. For example, defensive linemen who work out on Thursday will bench press on Friday.<\/p>\n

HOW TO WATCH: NFL NETWORK

\nThe NFL Network will offer on-field drill coverage live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis starting Thursday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, March 1. Additional coverage of the event can also be found streaming on NFL+. Lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah and host Rich Eisen will anchor coverage of the on-field workouts, and will be joined by Charles Davis, Ian Rapoport, Stacey Dales, and Chris Rose.<\/p>\n

Additional NFL Network coverage of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine includes on-site editions of The Insiders at the Combine with Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, Tom Pelissero, and Judy Battista on Monday, Feb. 23, and Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. CT, and on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. CT with a special two-hour edition.<\/p>\n

NFL Network Broadcast Schedule<\/p>\n


\n\tThursday: Live at 2 p.m. CT \/ Encores start at 7\u00a0p.m. CT
\n\tFriday: Live at 2 p.m. CT \/ Encores start at 7\u00a0p.m. CT
\n\tSaturday:\u00a0Live at Noon CT \/ Encores start at 7\u00a0p.m. CT
\n\tSunday:\u00a0Live at Noon CT \/ Encores start at 4 p.m. CT <\/p>\n

DETAILED WORKOUT SCHEDULE

\nall times converted to Central Standard Time and general estimates<\/p>\n

Group 1: DL (Gill-Howard, Hunter)<\/p>\n


\n\tThursday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
\n\tThursday, 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: 40-yard dash
\n\tThursday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Skills Drills
\n\tThursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: 3-Cone\/Shuttle
\n\tFriday, 8:00 a.m.: Bench Press <\/p>\n

Note: Gill-Howard announced on Feb. 25 that he will forego Thursday’s on-field workouts but will participate in Friday’s bench press.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Group 2: DL (Bailey, Height)<\/p>\n


\n\tThursday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.:\u00a0Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
\n\tThursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: 40-yard dash
\n\tThursday, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Skill Drills
\n\tThursday, 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: 3-Cone\/Shuttle
\n\tFriday, 8:00 a.m.: Bench Press <\/p>\n

Group 3: LB (Rodriguez)<\/p>\n


\n\tThursday, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:\u00a0Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
\n\tThursday, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.:\u00a040-yard dash
\n\tThursday, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Skill Drills
\n\tThursday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.:\u00a03-Cone\/Shuttle
\n\tFriday, 9:00\u00a0a.m.: Bench Press <\/p>\n

Note: Rodriguez announced on Feb. 25 that he will forego Friday’s bench press.<\/p>\n

Group 8: QB\/WO (Douglas)<\/p>\n


\n\tSaturday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
\n\tSaturday, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: 40-yard dash
\n\tSaturday, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Skills Drills
\n\tSaturday, 4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: 3-Cone\/Shuttle
\n\tSunday, 9:00\u00a0a.m.: Bench Press <\/p>\n

Group 9: QB\/WO (Morton, Virgil)<\/p>\n


\n\tSaturday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
\n\tSaturday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: 40-yard dash
\n\tSaturday, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Skills Drills
\n\tSaturday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: 3-Cone\/Shuttle
\n\tSunday, 9:00\u00a0a.m.: Bench Press <\/p>\n


\nMEDIA INTERVIEWS

\nAll combine participants will also hold media availabilities the day prior to their on-field workouts. Visit TexasTech+<\/a> for all full-length\u00a0press conferences of each participating Red Raider.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT’S NEXT

\nTexas Tech will host its Pro Day next month for all draft-eligible Red Raiders, which will be followed by the NFL Draft in April. The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, marking the city’s first time hosting the event since the 1948 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

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