NFL Combine 2025: Comprehensive Player List and Event Details
Player Invitations
The NFL has announced the official list of 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. This prestigious pre-draft event serves as a showcase for the top draft-eligible players to demonstrate their skills and athleticism.
The list includes:
- 15 quarterbacks
- 31 running backs
- 48 wide receivers
- 28 tight ends
- 29 offensive tackles
- 25 offensive guards
- 21 offensive centers
- 26 defensive ends
- 20 defensive tackles
- 23 linebackers
- 19 cornerbacks
- 15 safeties
FCS Representation
Notably, six players representing different FCS schools have earned invitations:
- Running back Marcus Yarns (Delaware)
- Offensive tackle Charles Grant (William & Mary)
- Offensive lineman Jackson Slater (Sacramento State)
- Offensive tackle Carson Vinson (Alabama A&M)
- Defensive end David Walker (Central Arkansas)
- Cornerback Isas Waxter (Villanova)
Schedule and Logistics
The official NFL Combine runs from Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 2. However, media availability sessions with select players, head coaches, and general managers will commence a few days prior.
Thursday, February 27:
- Registration and check-in
- Interviews and medical examinations
Friday, February 28:
- Medical examinations continue
- Strength and conditioning tests (bench press, vertical jump, broad jump)
Saturday, March 1:
- On-field workouts (quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers)
- Position-specific drills and agility tests
Sunday, March 2:
- On-field workouts (tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers)
- Position-specific drills and agility tests
Position Designations
Position designations primarily affect players’ schedules during the Combine. However, some players may be permitted to participate in multiple positional drills, such as Travis Hunter, who is expected to showcase his abilities as both a wide receiver and cornerback.
Significance of the Combine
The NFL Combine provides an invaluable opportunity for prospects to showcase their talents before NFL teams. Teams use the event to assess players’ physical abilities, athleticism, and overall draft potential.
Strong performances at the Combine can significantly boost a player’s draft stock, while disappointing performances can negatively impact their chances of being selected high in the NFL Draft.
Impact on NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 27-29, 2025. The Combine serves as a crucial precursor to the draft, providing teams with the necessary information to make informed decisions about which players they want to add to their rosters.
The 2025 NFL Combine is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive event, with a plethora of talented prospects vying for the chance to make an impression on NFL teams and earn a spot on their future rosters.
