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2024 NFL Combine: When is it? How can I watch? Who's participating?

chris easterling, akron beacon journal
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The NFL Combine is just days away.

The Combine, officially known as the NFL Scouting Combine, is at its core a chance for team scouts, coaches and executives to take a look at hundreds of potential draft prospects. That's true, but that's only a part of the allure of the event.

Some of the most important conversations take place away from the Combine's workouts. Instead, they take place inside the various bars and hotel lobbies, where team executives often grease the wheels on future free-agent deals and trades with other teams that can't be consummated until mid-March.

Here's what to know about this year's NFL Combine:

When and where is the NFL Combine?

The NFL Combine will be held Feb. 27-March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium is the home of the Indianapolis Colts.

General view of signage at the NFL ccouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
General view of signage at the NFL ccouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

What is the schedule for the NFL Combine?

The primary focus of the Combine, the prospects workouts, will take place Feb. 29-March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Each day will be dedicated to a specific position group or two. However, NFL team personnel, specifically general managers and/or head coaches, are also made available to the media on Feb. 27-28 in the Indiana Convention Center. The prospects will also speak to the media during set times at the convention center from Feb. 28-March 2 while they also do private interviews with various teams.

How many prospects participate in the NFL Combine?

There were 321 prospects invited by the league to participate. They are broken down by position: quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties and specialists.

Any invited prospects from the Greater Akron/Canton area?

Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) celebrates a sack of Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium.
Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) celebrates a sack of Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium.

Yes. Streetsboro High School graduate Michael Hall Jr., a defensive lineman from Ohio State, was invited. Hall is one of eight former Buckeyes invited to the Combine. The University of Toledo is the only other Ohio college represented, with receiver Quinton Mitchell in attendance.

What is the time schedule for the NFL Combine workouts?

  • Thursday, Feb. 29, 3 p.m.: Defensive linemen, linebackers

  • Friday, March 1, 3 p.m.: Defensive backs, tight ends

  • Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m.: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs

  • Sunday, March 3, 1 p.m.: Offensive linemen

How can I watch the NFL Combine?

The NFL Combine will be carried live by the NFL Network. It can be found on the NFL app or at NFL.com/watch. The Combine will also be available to stream across devices on NFL+.

Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com. Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns. Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ

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