NFL Scouting Combine 2016: Positional schedule
When will each positional group take the field in late February in Indianapolis at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine?
For fans of the NFL Draft and learning more about what prospects will lead their favorite teams in the near future, the Scouting Combine is one of the most exciting events of the year.
The 2016 NFL Scouting Combine runs from February 23-29 in Indianapolis. Players will split into 11 different groups by positions and will arrive over the course of four days, and each group will participate in four days of activities.
Many will be interested in the results of some of the more popular events such as the 40-yard dash and the bench press, which can make (or lose) a lot of money for certain players. However, the Scouting Combine features much more, including interviews, psychological examinations, and physical measurements.
This year’s combine figures to be particularly interesting, as teams with top draft picks have multiple options at different positions. The quarterback class is still a bit of a question mark, while other positions such as wide receiver look very strong at this point.
Fans looking to check out a certain positional group should look at the Scouting Combine schedule, via the event’s website.
DAY 1 ARRIVALS : Group 1 (PK, ST, OL), Group 2 (OL), Group 3 (RB)
| Tuesday February 23, 2016 | Travel to Indianapolis* ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews |
| Wednesday February 24, 2016 | Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews |
| Thursday February 25, 2016 | NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ PK/ST Workout ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews |
| Friday February 26, 2016 | On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis |
DAY 2 ARRIVALS : Group 4 (QB, WR), Group 5 (QB, WR), Group 6 (TE)
| Wednesday February 24, 2016 | Travel to Indianapolis* ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews |
| Thursday February 25, 2016 | Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews |
| Friday February 26, 2016 | NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews |
| Saturday February 27, 2016 | On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis |
DAY 3 ARRIVALS : Group 7 (DL), Group 8 (DL), Group 9 (LB)
| Thursday February 25, 2016 | Travel to Indianapolis* ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews |
| Friday February 26, 2016 | Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews |
| Saturday February 27, 2016 | NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews |
| Sunday February 28, 2016 | On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis |
DAY 4 ARRIVALS: Group 10 (DB), Group 11 (DB)
| Friday February 26, 2016 | Travel to Indianapolis ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews |
| Saturday February 27, 2016 | Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews |
| Sunday February 28, 2016 | NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews |
| Monday February 29, 2016 | On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis |
The website notes that tight ends and running backs have switched days from the historical schedule. Most fans will be interested in the action beginning on February 24, which includes measurements and media sessions.