NFL Draft season is heating up, as the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine begins this week. Some of college football’s best prospects are actively participating in media sessions, and combine drills launch on Thursday, February 26.
Following the college football season, the Combine and pro days are usually the final opportunities for prospects to leave a lasting impression. Who will post gaudy measurables and grab the attention of NFL front offices?
Let’s look at the 2026 NFL Combine schedule, including dates, times, and how to watch prospects display their talents. How could the upcoming event shift 2026 NFL Draft futures on PrizePicks Team Picks?
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Where is the 2026 NFL Combine?
The Indianapolis Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium will host the 2026 NFL Combine. This edition marks 40 consecutive years with the Combine in Indy, and Lucas Oil Stadium recently agreed to an extension as the host through 2028.
How to Watch the 2026 NFL Combine
Fans can watch the 2026 NFL Combine on NFL Network and stream the event on NFL+.
2026 NFL Combine Schedule
Combine drills kick off on Thursday, February 26 and end on Sunday, March 1. Drill times vary, as each day features different position groups.
- Thursday, 2/26, 3:00-8:00 p.m. ET: DL, LB
- Friday, 2/27, 3:00-8:00 p.m. ET: DB, TE
- Saturday, 2/28, 1:00-8:00 p.m. ET: QB, WR, RB
- Sunday, 3/1, 1:00-5:00 p.m. ET: OL
What Drills Are in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
The 40-yard dash typically takes the cake as the most anticipated drill at the NFL Scouting Combine. Shuttle runs and three-cone drills have grown in popularity thanks to advanced analytics.
For example, some of the best three-cone times from OTs in recent memory are held by current NFL All-Pro starters, per SumerSports.
Excluding position-specific sequences, here’s a look at some of the notable NFL Combine drills:
- 40-yard dash
- Bench press
- Vertical jump
- Broad jump
- 10-yard split
- 20-yard shuttle
- Three-cone
Who is Participating in the 2026 NFL Combine?
This week’s full list of combine participants can be found here.
Saturday could draw the most eyes, with QBs, WRs, and RBs showcasing their skills. Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State WR Carnell Tate are two names to watch, as they carry 1.25x and 1.04x payouts to be top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, per PrizePicks Team Picks.
Furthermore, Thursday might have a major impact on the top five selections for the NFL Draft. This is a strong class on the defensive front seven, and Ohio State LB/EDGE Arvell Reese (2.08x), Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey (3.12x), and Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. (8.33x) feature the lowest payouts to be the No. 2 overall pick.
Sunday may be a competition for the third selection, as Miami OT Francis Mauigoa (3.22x) and Utah OT Spencer Fano (4.54x) are the favorites to be the No. 3 pick, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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Make 2026 NFL Draft Picks on PrizePicks
The 2026 NFL Draft will be here before we know it, beginning on Thursday, April 23. Which prospects will make some noise at the 2026 NFL Combine? Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com recently ranked his top 50 prospects, providing a strong list of players to watch.
PrizePicks Team Picks features a long list of 2026 NFL Draft futures, including who will be the No. 1 pick and who goes within the top 10 selections. Just go to the PrizePicks app, open Team Picks, predict a player’s future and destination, and earn cash if you’re right.
Keep it here with the Playbook for continued NFL picks, predictions, futures, and more as the offseason moves along.
