NFL scouting combine Friday schedule: Draft prospects to watch, TV and streaming info
Positional workouts continue at the NFL scouting combine on Friday, when the defensive backs hit the field at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Friday's workouts will include some projected first-round draft picks, including Alabama safety Brian Branch, Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez, Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr., South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith and Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon.
In all, 56 defensive backs (37 cornerbacks and 19 safeties) were selected in the 2022 NFL draft.
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Here's everything you need to know for Friday's workouts:
What is the schedule for the 2023 NFL scouting combine?
Friday: Defensive backs and special teams (3 p.m. ET start time)
Saturday: Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends (1 p.m. ET start time)
Sunday: Running backs and offensive linemen (1 p.m. ET start time)
How can I watch the NFL scouting combine?
NFL Network will air on-field workouts for all four days, with streaming options available via NFL+ and NFL.com. The combine also can be streamed on fuboTV.
Which notable players will be participating in Friday's drills?
► Brian Branch, S, Alabama: Versatile defender recorded 90 tackles (14 for loss and three sacks) and two interceptions for the Crimson Tide in 2022.
► Emmanuel Forbes, CB Mississippi State: The 2022 first-team All-SEC selection set an FBS record with six pick-sixes in his college career.
► Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon: After originally playing college football at Colorado, Gonzalez entered the transfer portal and emerged as a first-team All-Pac-12 selection for the Ducks.
► Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State: As the son of former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, Porter Jr. brings an NFL pedigree as well as a reputation as a defensive playmaker, earning first-team All-Big Ten and team defensive most valuable player honors.
► Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina: With a 6-foot frame, Smith brings length and impressive pass defense instincts.
► Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: The 2022 Big Ten defensive back of the year anchored the nation's top scoring defense.
Who are the prospects invited to take part in Friday's workouts?
Defensive backs
Alex Austin, Oregon State
Deonte Banks, Maryland
Jordan Battle, Alabama
Jakorian Bennett, Maryland
Mekhi Blackmon, USC
Lance Boykin, Coastal Carolina
Brian Branch, Alabama
Julius Brents, Kansas State
Myles Brooks, Louisiana Tech
Cam Brown, Ohio State
Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Sydney Brown, Illinois
Arquon Bush, Cincinnati
Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville
Chamarri Conner, Virginia Tech
Trey Dean, Florida
Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
Mekhi Garner, LSU
Christian Gonzalez, Oregon
DeMarcco Hellams, Alabama
Ronnie Hickman Jr., Ohio State
Brandon Hill, Pittsburgh
Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU
Jordan Howden, Minnesota
Anthony Johnson, Iowa State
Anthony Johnson Jr., Virginia
Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M
Nic Jones, Ball State
Tyreque Jones, Boise State
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame
Kyu Blu Kelly, Stanford
Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama
Jartavius Martin, Illinois
Kaevon Merriweather, Iowa
Cameron Mitchell, Northwestern
Riley Moss, Iowa
Gervarrius Owens, Houston
Clark Phillips III, Utah
Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
Eli Ricks, Alabama
Kelee Ringo, Georgia
Jammie Robinson, Florida State
Darius Rush, South Carolina
Daniel Scott, Cal
JL Skinner III, Boise State
Cam Smith, South Carolina
Christopher Smith II, Georgia
Terell Smith, Minnesota
Tyrique Stevenson, Miami
Jason Taylor II, Oklahoma State
Rashad Torrence II, Florida
Cory Trice Jr., Purdue
DJ Turner II, Michigan
Carrington Valentine, Kentucky
Jay Ward, LSU
Garrett Williams, Syracuse
Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
Rejzohn Wright, Oregon State
Special teamers
Anders Carlson, kicker, Auburn
Christopher Dunn, kicker, N.C. State
Jake Moody, kicker, Michigan
Jack Podlesny, kicker, Georgia
B.T. Potter, kicker, Clemson
Chad Ryland, kicker, Maryland
Alex Ward, long snapper, UCF
Bryce Baringer, punter, Michigan State
Paxton Brooks, punter, Tennessee
Adam Korsak, punter, Rutgers
Brad Robbins, punter, Michigan
Michael Turk, punter, Oklahoma
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL combine 2023: Friday's prospects to watch, TV and streaming info
