NFL Combine drills explained: What the Combine drills inform us about draft prospects

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine presents one of the most significant chances for NFL franchises to assess talent before the 2023 NFL Draft. This year's NFL Draft will occur between April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The NFL combine allows players to display their athletic abilities methodically, even though they have previously done so throughout their college football careers, either harming or helping their draft position.

The NFL attempts to administer several standardized exams each spring to evaluate the abilities of youthful, prospective football stars. Considering this, it is evident that the NFL regards the combine as a measure that has some influence in determining how well a player performs.

Evaluation tests include:

• Bench pressing of 225 pounds (102 kg)
• Broad jump
• Cybex test
• Drug screening
• Interviews – each team is allowed 60 interviews in 15-minute intervals
• Physical and injury evaluations
• Position-specific drills
• Three cone drill
• Vertical jump
• Wonderlic test
• 20-yard shuttle
• 40-yard dash
• 60-yard shuttle

The benefit of the combine is that it's possible to evaluate players performing the same tasks concurrently, in the same location, on the same ground.

The NFL Scouting Combine was first held primarily to assess each prospect's physical health. It still accomplishes the same goal today, albeit with much greater attention in strategic drills.

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What is the NFL Combine schedule like?

The NFL combine gets widespread attention as spectators and journalists alike observe and anticipate who will be picked as well as where they'll go. Even though each player's performance at the NFL combine will differ substantially, everybody in Indianapolis observes the same fundamental timetable.

The Chicago Bears officially have the No. 1 choice in the draft, but a handful of exciting prospects are in the running to be picked first this year. During this four-day, invitation-only gathering, NFL scouts can assess the top collegiate players eligible for the draft on a broad spectrum of mental, medical, and physical factors.

During the first day of the event, players are involved in team meetings, accreditation, and indoctrination. The second day is more physically oriented; athletes participate in more interviews as well as a pre-exam and have their data collected.

The third day includes thorough medical examinations, cognitive tests, a media appearance, and interviews with specific team coordinators who are intrigued. The bench press, psychological tests, and meetings with the NFLPA are all part of the fourth day's schedule.

The players' fifth day in Indianapolis is made up of the majority of the on-field assessment and a few additional interviews.