In 1981, the scouting groups BLESTO and National Football Scouting gathered players in Indianapolis for medical testing; no team interviews or on-field activities were conducted.
The National Invitational Camp, the official name for the NFL Scouting Combine, began in 1982 with only some teams participating. The first National Invitational Camp was held in Tampa, Florida with 163 players participating.
During the first three years (1982-84), two additional camps were held at different times to collect similar information for teams that did not belong to National Football Scouting. In 1985, all 28 NFL teams decided they would participate in future National Invitational Camps with the goal of sharing costs for the medical examinations of draft eligible players. The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine will be the 37th Scouting Combine that all teams have participated in.
After brief stints in New Orleans (1984 and 1986) and Arizona (1985), the NFL Scouting Combine moved to Indianapolis where it has been held since 1987. This is the 38th Combine in Indianapolis. The first 22 Combines in Indianapolis (1987-2008) were held in the RCA Dome (called the Hoosier Dome for the eight events from 1987-94 before the building was renamed the RCA Dome). The 2025 Combine will be the 16th held in Lucas Oil Stadium.
40-Yard Dash History
Since 2003, 20 players have run sub-4.30 in the 40-yard dash.
- 2 players did so in 2024 (WO Xavier Worthy & DB Nate Wiggins)
- Breakdown by position group: 9 WOs, 9 DBs & 2 RBs
Fastest Official 40-Yard Dash Since 2003
| Player | School | 40-Yard Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 WO Xavier Worthy | Texas | 4.21 |
| 2017 WO John Ross | Washington | 4.22 |
| 2022 DB Kalon Barnes | Baylor | 4.23 |
| 2008 RB Chris Johnson | East Carolina | 4.24 |
| 2023 DB DJ Turner II | Michigan | 4.26 |
| 2022 DB Tariq Woolen | UTSA | 4.26 |
| 2014 RB Dri Archer | Kent State | 4.26 |
| 2005 WO Jerome Mathis | Hampton | 4.26 |
| 2020 WO Henry Ruggs III | Alabama | 4.27 |
| 2013 WO Marquise Goodwin | Texas | 4.27 |
| 2005 DB Stanford Routt | Houston | 4.27 |
| 2003 WO Tyrone Calico | Middle Tennessee State | 4.27 |
| 2024 DB Nate Wiggins | Clemson | 4.28 |
| 2022 WO Tyquan Thornton | Baylor | 4.28 |
| 2017 DB Jalen Myrick | Minnesota | 4.28 |
| 2015 WO J.J. Nelson | UAB | 4.28 |
| 2010 WO Jacoby Ford | Clemson | 4.28 |
| 2005 DB Fabian Washington | Nebraska | 4.29 |
| 2020 DB Javelin Guidry | Utah | 4.29 |
| 2019 DB Zedrick Woods | Ole Miss | 4.29 |
Below are the fastest official 40-yard dash times for each combine position group since 2003 (QB, RB, WO, TE, OL, DL, LB, DB)
Fastest Official 40-Yard Dash by Combine Group Since 2003
| Player | School | Year | 40-Yard Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB Reggie McNeal | Texas A&M | 2006 | 4.35 |
| RB Chris Johnson | East Carolina | 2008 | 4.24 |
| WO Xavier Worthy | Texas | 2024 | 4.21 |
| TE Dorin Dickerson | Pittsburgh | 2010 | 4.4 |
| Vernon Davis | Maryland | 2006 | 4.4 |
| OL Terron Armstead | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2013 | 4.71 |
| DL Amaré Barno | Virginia Tech | 2022 | 4.36 |
| LB Shaquem Griffin | Central Florida | 2018 | 4.38 |
| DB Kalon Barnes | Baylor | 2022 | 4.23 |
Below are the 40-yard dash position averages for each combine position group since 2003 (QB, RB, WO, TE, OL, DL, LB, DB)
Average 40-Yard Dash by Combine Position Group Since 2003
| Position | 40-Yard Time |
|---|---|
| Wide Receivers (WO) | 4.52 |
| Defensive Backs (DB) | 4.54 |
| Running Backs (RB) | 4.6 |
| Linebackers (LB) | 4.71 |
| Tight Ends (TE) | 4.76 |
| Quarterbacks (QB) | 4.82 |
| Defensive Line (DL) | 4.94 |
| Offensive Line (OL) | 5.26 |
2024 NFL Scouting Combine Recap
Xavier Worthy's record-setting 4.21 official 40-yard dash was just 1 of many standout performances by NFL star rookies at the 2024 Combine.
WR Brian Thomas Jr. led all rookies with 1,282 rec yards & 10 rec TD in 2024 after showing similar measurables to Julio Jones at the Combine.
| Julio Jones & Brian Thomas Jr. Combine Comparison | Jones (2011) | Thomas Jr. (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6’ 2 3/4" | 6’ 2 7/8” |
| Weight | 220 | 209 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.42 | 4.33 |
| Vertical | 38 1/2" | 38 1/2” |
| Rookie Rec YPG | 73.8 | 75.4 |
Prior to helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX, CB Quinyon Mitchell had similar size & athleticism to 2019 NFL Def Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore at the Combine.
| Stephon Gilmore & Quinyon Mitchell Combine Comparison | Gilmore (2012) | Mitchell (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6’ 0 1/2” | 6’ 0 1/8” |
| Weight | 190 | 195 |
| Arm Length | 31” | 31” |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.4 | 4.33 |
| Vertical | 36” | 38” |
2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse had nearly identical size, length, and speed to 2023 Defensive ROY Will Anderson Jr. at the Combine.
| Will Anderson Jr. & Jared Verse Combine Comparison | Anderson Jr. (2023) | Verse (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6’ 3 1/2” | 6’ 3 7/8” |
| Weight | 253 | 254 |
| Arm Length | 33 7/8” | 33 1/2” |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.6 | 4.58 |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.61 | 1.6 |
Verse's college & NFL teammate Braden Fiske led all rookies with 8.5 sacks in 2024 after notching the fastest 40-yard dash (4.78), highest vertical jump (33 1/2") and longest broad jump (9' 9") among DTs (Group 1) at the 2024 Combine.
Notable players that did not test at 2024 Combine:
- TE Brock Bowers, WR Marvin Harrison Jr, QB Caleb Williams, QB Drake Maye, CB Cooper DeJean
- QB Jayden Daniels & WR Malik Nabers did not test or do measurements
Upcoming Important NFL Dates in 2025
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| February 24 - March 3 | NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) |
| March 4 | 4:00pm (ET) deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players |
| March 10 - 12 | Clubs can contact and enter into contract negotiations with certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents on March 12 at 4:00pm (ET). |
| March 12 | The first day of the 2025 league year. All clubs must be under the 2025 salary cap before 4:00pm (ET). All 2024 player contracts expire at 4:00pm (ET). |
| March 30 - April 2 | Annual League Meeting (Palm Beach, FL) |
| April 24 - 26 | 2025 NFL Draft (Green Bay, WI) |
2025 NFL Scouting Combine Preview
Ohio State (15) has the most players invited to the 2025 Combine of any school, followed by Texas and Georgia (14 each). 15 players are the 3rd-most of any school since 2003.
88 players from schools that made the 2024-25 College Football Playoff received 2025 Combine invites. Ohio State (15; National Championship winners) and Notre Dame (8; runners up) account for 23 invites. Arizona State (4 seed, 1st round bye, lost in quarterfinals in OT to Texas) has just 1 invite (RB Cam Skattebo). Check out a full Combine breakdown here.
2025 NFL Scouting Combine Schedule
| PK, DL & LB | DB & TE | RB, QB & WO | OL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Feb. 23 | Early player arrivals | |||
| Monday, Feb. 24 | Registration, Pre-Exam Orientation, Team Interviews | Early player arrivals | ||
| Tuesday, Feb. 25 | General Medical Exam Pre-ordered Studies Team Interviews" | Registration, Pre-Exam, Orientation, Team Interviews | Registration, Orientation, Team Interviews | |
| Wednesday, Feb. 26 | Ortho Exams, Media Interviews, Kicking Workout, NFLPA Meeting, Team Interviews | General Medical Exam, Pre-ordered Studies, Team Interviews | Pre-Exam, NFLPA Meeting, Team Interviews | Registration, Orientation, Team Interviews |
| Thursday, Feb. 27 | Measurements, On-Field Workouts | Ortho Exams, Media Interviews, NFLPA Meeting, Team Interviews | General Medical Exam, Pre-ordered Studies, Broadcast Interviews | Pre-Exam, NFLPA Meeting, Team Interviews |
| Friday, Feb. 28 | Bench Press, Broadcast Interviews, Depart Indianapolis | Measurements, On-Field Workouts | Ortho Exams, Media Interviews, Team Interviews | General Medical Exam, Pre-ordered Studies, Broadcast Interviews |
| Saturday, Mar. 1 | Bench Press, Broadcast Interviews, Depart Indianapolis | Measurements, On-Field Workouts | Ortho Exams, Media Interviews, Team Interviews | |
| Sunday, Mar. 2 | Bench Press, Depart Indianapolis | Measurements, On-Field Workouts | ||
| Monday, Mar. 3 | Bench Press, Depart Indianapolis |
2025 NFL Draft Order
All 32 teams still have their own 1st-round pick in 2025 (none have been traded).
- Any potential trades agreed to in the upcoming weeks will not become official until the first day of the 2025 League Year on March 12
2025 is the first year in the common draft era (since 1967) that every NFL team still has its own 1st-round pick in the upcoming draft prior to the start of the league year
First Round Draft Order 2025 NFL Draft
| Team | 2024 W-L |
|---|---|
| 1. Titans | 3-14 |
| 2. Browns | 3-14 |
| 3. Giants | 3-14 |
| 4. Patriots | 4-13 |
| 5. Jaguars | 4-13 |
| 6. Raiders | 4-13 |
| 7. Jets | 5-12 |
| 8. Panthers | 5-12 |
| 9. Saints | 5-12 |
| 10. Bears | 5-12 |
| 11. 49ers | 6-11 |
| 12. Cowboys | 7-10 |
| 13. Dolphins | 8-9 |
| 14. Colts | 8-9 |
| 15. Falcons | 8-9 |
| 16. Cardinals | 8-9 |
| 17. Bengals | 9-8 |
| 18. Seahawks | 10-7 |
| 19. Buccaneers | 10-7 |
| 20. Broncos | 10-7 |
| 21. Steelers | 10-7 |
| 22. Chargers | 11-6 |
| 23. Packers | 11-6 |
| 24. Vikings | 14-3 |
| 25. Texans | 10-7 |
| 26. Rams | 10-7 |
| 27. Ravens | 12-5 |
| 28. Lions | 15-2 |
| 29. Commanders | 12-5 |
| 30. Bills | 13-4 |
| 31. Chiefs | 15-2 |
| 32. Eagles | 14-3 |
