The end of February and the beginning of March is an exciting time in the NFL. As the previous season comes to an end with the Super Bowl getting over around mid-February, it is time to look forward to the next season.
The NFL Scouting Combine is a yearly event held every February at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It started in 1977 and was previously held at the RCA Dome until 2008. College football players take part in physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts. The event is organized by the National Football League. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will take place in Indianapolis from February 24 to March 3.
What test do NFL players take at the Combine?
The NFL Combine is meant for college players who are ready and eligible to take the next step toward joining the NFL. For that, teams scout and evaluate players via several physical tests and even a mental aptitude test to get an understanding of the players' various abilities. There is also medical testing that is done to check for any drug use or injuries. The table below shows all the NFL Combine drills and NFL Combine tests that players undergo during the Combine.
| Event | Test / Drill |
| 40-yard dash | Physical drill |
| Bench press - 225 pounds (102 kg) | Physical drill |
| Vertical jump | Physical drill |
| Broad jump | Physical drill |
| 20-yard shuttle | Physical drill |
| 3 cone drill | Physical drill |
| 60-yard shuttle | Physical drill |
| Position-specific drills | Physical drill |
| Team interviews | N/A |
| Injury evaluations | Physical test |
| Drug screening | Drug test |
| Cybex test | Physical test |
| Wonderlic test | Mental aptitude test |
Who will be at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine?
The NFL released the list of 329 players invited to the 2025 Scouting Combine, which will be held in Indianapolis from February 24 to March 3 (via NFL official website).
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FAQs on NFL Combine Tests: What tests are done at the NFL Combine?
A. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 2, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A. The NFL Scouting Combine is held annually, typically in late February or early March.
A. The most important NFL Combine drill is by far and away the 40-yard dash which measures the speed and acceleration of players.
A. The NFL has invited 329 prospects to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
