2025 NFL Scouting Combine Schedule Released Ahead of Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With the conclusion of the NFL All-Star games, the 2025 NFL scouting combine is set to take place from February 24 to March 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium. This event provides college football prospects the opportunity to showcase their skills to NFL teams and fans, many of whom will see these players for the first time.

This year, all 32 NFL teams will be assessing potential draftees, scrutinizing their athletic performance as well as evaluating their personalities and medical histories. The Dallas Cowboys, under new coaching staff, will undoubtedly be among the teams in attendance as they seek fresh talent for the upcoming season.

The combine’s schedule includes the following drill sessions: Defensive line and linebacker drills are slated for 3 p.m. ET, followed by defensive back and tight end drills also at 3 p.m. ET. Quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers will showcase their skills at 1 p.m. ET, along with offensive linemen.

Analysts have been busy ranking the top prospects leading into the draft. Below is a list of the top 50 players to watch during the combine:

1. Abdul Carter (Edge, Penn State)
2. Travis Hunter (CB/WR, Colorado)
3. Cameron Ward (QB, Miami)
4. Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado)
5. Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)
6. Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)
7. Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT, Texas)
8. Tyler Warren (TE, Penn State)
9. Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan)
10. James Pierce Jr. (Edge, Tennessee)

Additional notable prospects include Will Johnson (CB, Michigan), Jalon Walker (Edge, Georgia), and Omari Hampton (RB, North Carolina). As teams prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft, where opening rounds are set for April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, teams will be keenly focused on their needs and potential selections.

Daniel Jeremiah, an NFL Media analyst, released his top-50 player rankings in anticipation of both the combine and the draft. As the event approaches, each team will refine its strategy, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of the players showcased at the combine.