NEWSLETTER
The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is just about here. The top draft prospects will compete in drills such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, shuttle run, and more. The combine is one of the biggest events for the NFL. Just a few weeks after the Super Bowl, teams are ready for the annual event of athletic testing. Let’s take a look at the 2023 NFL Combine schedule.
NFL Scouting Combine Workout Dates
Early arrivals for registration begin on February 26 with the defensive linemen and linebackers. Each day, more player groups will arrive to show off and test their skills before the 2023 NFL Draft. The event officially starts on Tuesday, February 28 in Indy and runs until Monday, March 6.
The scouting combine schedule has the prospects broken up by position group for the week-long event. The different portions of the combine include broadcast interviews, media interviews, measurements, and on-field workouts.
The workouts have position-specific drills for the prospects to show off for coaches and management. There are also team interviews after the combine kicks off to go along with medical evaluations of the players during the span of the week.
Here’s the NFL Combine 2023 schedule.
Quarterbacks
Broadcast interviews: March 2 (Thursday)
Media interviews: March 3 (Friday)
Measurements: March 4 (Saturday)
On-field workouts: March 4 (Saturday)
Running Backs
Broadcast interviews: March 3 (Friday)
Media interviews: March 4 (Saturday)
Measurements: March 5 (Sunday)
On-field workouts: March 5 (Sunday)
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
Broadcast interviews: March 2 (Thursday)
Media interviews: March 3 (Friday)
Measurements: March 4 (Saturday)
On-field workouts: March 4 (Saturday)
Offensive Linemen
Broadcast interviews: March 3 (Friday)
Media interviews: March 4 (Saturday)
Measurements: March 5 (Sunday)
On-field workouts: March 5 (Sunday)
Defensive Linemen
Broadcast interviews: March 3 (Friday)
Media interviews: March 1 (Wednesday)
Measurements: March 2 (Thursday)
On-field workouts: March 2 (Thursday)
Linebackers
Broadcast interviews: March 3 (Friday)
Media interviews: March 1 (Wednesday)
Measurements: March 2 (Thursday)
On-field workouts: March 2 (Thursday)
Defensive Backs
Broadcast interviews: March 4 (Saturday)
Media interviews: March 2 (Thursday)
Measurements: March 3 (Friday)
On-field workouts: March 3 (Friday)
Kickers and Special Teams
Broadcast interviews: March 4 (Saturday)
Media interviews: March 2 (Thursday)
Measurements: March 3 (Friday)
On-field workouts: March 3 (Friday)
When and Where is the NFL Combine 2023
The 2023 NFL Combine is being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium. You can watch the coverage of the event on NFL Network where it’s televised every year. Owners, general managers, and scouts will be on hand to evaluate players as they prep for the NFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears will be getting a lot of buzz during the week considering they have the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Top Performers From the 2022 NFL Combine
The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine saw the likes of Aiden Hutchinson, Kyle Hamilton, and Chris Olave show strong performances with their athletic ability. Hutchinson ended up going number two overall to the Detroit Lions and had a strong rookie season.
Which top participants who got the invite will have strong showings this year? Watch NFL Network coverage of the event to see which college players will be stars as a pro. The NFL Draft is just around the corner and teams are ready to scout this year’s crop of talent.
History of the NFL Combine
Tex Schramm, the president and GM of the Dallas Cowboys, proposed the idea of having a central place for workouts. Before 1982, teams scheduled individual workouts with players. The first National Invitational Camp was held for players to showcase their skills in 1982 in Tampa, Florida.
It was changed to the NFL Combine in 1985 and was held in Arizona and New Orleans before moving to Indianapolis in 1987. The combine was originated by National Football Scouting Inc.
NFL Combine Schedule FAQs
Some fans will be able to attend the event. They need to officially register to attend on days from March 2-5.
The NFL Combine begins on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Yes. You can watch live coverage of the NFL Combine on the NFL Network. There are options to even live stream the event. The event is covered as the top college football prospects complete drills, interviews, and more.
The 2023 combine is being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Measurement days vary for the specific positions. For example, quarterbacks are measured on March 4 while running backs will do those drills on March 5.
