2018 NFL Combine schedule: Dates for groups, drills and press conferences

The 2018 NFL Combine officially begins on Tuesday. The best prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft will descend upon Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for over a week of measurements, drills and interviews.

While nothing trumps tape, the NFL Combine is undoubtedly an important part of the draft process and these next few days could cost prospects million of dollars.

Here’s a breakdown of each day of the 2018 NFL Combine. (NFL Network will be airing the festivities. Here is their TV schedule.)

For reference:

Group 1 = Kickers, special teamers, offensive linemen
Group 2: Offensive linemen
Group 3: Running back
Group 4: Quarterbacks, wide outs
Group 5: Quarterbacks, wide outs
Group 6: Tight ends
Group 7: Defensive linemen
Group 8: Defensive linemen
Group 9: Linebackers
Group 10: Defensive backs
Group 11: Defensive backs

Tuesday, February 27

• Group 1 (ST, OL), Group 2 (OL), Group 3 (running backs) arrive at Indy.
• Pre-exams, x-rays, orientation and interviews for Groups 1-3.

Wednesday, February 28

• Group 4 (QB, WR), Group 5 (QB, WR), Group 6 (TE) arrive at Indy.
• Pre-exams, x-rays, orientation and interviews for Groups 4-6.
• Groups 1-3 measurements, medical examinations, interviews

Thursday, March 1

• Group 7 (DL), Group 8 (DL), Group 9 (LB) arrive at Indy
• Pre-exams, x-rays, orientation and interviews for Groups 7-9.
• Groups 4-6 measurements, medical examinations, interviews
• Groups 1-3 psychological testing, PK/ST workouts, bench press, interviews

Friday, March 2

• Group 10 (DB), Group 11 (DB) arrive at Indy
• Pre-exams, x-rays, orientation and interviews for Groups 10-11.
• Groups 7-9 measurements, medical examinations, interviews
• Groups 4-6 psychological testing, PK/ST workouts, bench press, interviews
• Groups 1-3 (ST, OL, RB) On-Field workout (timing, stations, skill drills)

Saturday, March 3

• Groups 10-11 measurements, medical examinations, interviews
• Groups 7-9 psychological testing, PK/ST workouts, bench press, interviews
• Groups 4-6 (QB, WR, TE) On-Field workout (timing, stations, skill drills)

Sunday, March 4

• Groups 10-11 psychological testing, PK/ST workouts, bench press, interviews
• Groups 7-9 (DL, LB) On-Field workout (timing, stations, skill drills)

Monday, March 5

• Groups 10-11 (DB) On-Field workout (timing, stations, skill drills)

Additionally, here’s a look at the interview schedule for teams’ coaches and management:

For a list of all the athletes at the Combine and which group they’re in, check out the official NFL Combine website.