2018 NFL Combine: When does it start?

The 2018 NFL Combine is a must-watch event of the offseason. Here’s a look at when the activities start up.

Since the end of the 2017 NFL season, we’ve been craving for some football. It’s one of the driest points of the offseason with the Senior Bowl and various collegiate All-Star games wrapped up. But not to worry, because before the free agency period rolls around, we have the NFL Scouting Combine to look forward to.

The annual event in Indianapolis, Indiana has become a television spectacle. Over 300+ of the top NFL prospects are invited to showcase their talent. Players range from first-round locks to projected undrafted free agents. It’s an equal playing field for players from all over college football to give teams a reason to draft them.

The combine officially kicks off on February 27th. This is when group one, two and three arrive. The positions include placekickers, special teamers, offensive lineman and running backs. They’ll arrive in Indianapolis, register, undergo pre-exams and X-rays along with getting the chance to interview with various teams. From there, the rest of the positions arrive the following days.

While a performance at the combine doesn’t define a player’s future it can certainly have an effect on their draft stock. Every year, players rise or fall depending on their performance in various drills. It’s just how teams evaluate athletic performance. However, we’ve also seen plenty of top performers fail to succeed at the next level. This is just a small sample size of what’s to come for these players.

Many tend to write off the NFL Combine, but it’s another reason for us to enjoy the sport of football. Whether it’s the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, three-cone drill or even the bench press, the entertainment provided is worth the effort of flipping on the television.

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You never know, maybe one of the top combine performers could fall to your favorite NFL team this season.