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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:
2018 NFL Combine press conference schedule
Day/Time | PODIUM 1 | PODIUM 3 | PODIUM 5 |
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Day/Time | PODIUM 1 | PODIUM 3 | PODIUM 5 |
Wednesday 9:00 ET | Brian Gaine, Texans | Hue Jackson, Browns | |
Wednesday 9:15 | Vance Joseph, Broncos | Sean McDermott, Bills | |
Wednesday 9:30 | Jon Gruden, Raiders | Pat Shurmur, Giants | |
Wednesday 9:45 | Dave Gettleman, Giants | ||
Wednesday 10:00 | Jason Licht, Buccaneers | Dan Quinn, Falcons | |
Wednesday 10:15 | Doug Marrone, Jaguars | ||
Wednesday 10:30 | Sean McVay, Rams | Bob Quinn, Lions | Brandon Beane, Bills |
Wednesday 10:45 | Dirk Koetter, Buccaneers | Matt Patricia, Lions | Steve Wilks, Cardinals |
Wednesday 11:00 | Kevin Colbert, Steelers | Brian Gutekunst, Packers | Steve Keim, Cardinals |
Wednesday 11:15 | Duke Tobin, Bengals | Matt Nagy, Bears | Jon Robinson, Titans |
Wednesday 11:30 | Rick Spielman, Vikings | Mike Vrabel, Titans | |
Wednesday Noon | Howie Roseman, Eagles | Dave Caldwell, Jaguars | |
Wednesday 12:15 | Doug Pederson, Eagles | ||
Wednesday 1:00 | Adam Gase, Dolphins | Thomas Dimitroff, Falcons | |
Wednesday 2:00 | Jason Garrett, Cowboys | Mike McCarthy, Packers | |
Wednesday 2:30 | Frank Reich, Colts | ||
Wednesday 3:00 | Chris Ballard, Colts | ||
Wednesday 3:15 | Andy Reid, Chiefs | ||
Wednesday 3:30 | Bill O'Brien, Texans | ||
Wednesday 4:00 | John Elway, Broncos | ||
-- | -- | -- | -- |
Thursday 10:00 | Ron Rivera, Panthers | ||
Thursday 10:30 | Les Snead, Rams | ||
Thursday 10:45 | John Lynch, 49ers | ||
Thursday 11:00 | Tom Telesco, Chargers | Brett Veach, Chiefs | |
Thursday 11:15 | Anthony Lynn, Chargers | Mike Zimmer, Vikings | |
Thursday 11:45 | Kyle Shanahan, 49ers | ||
Thursday Noon | Pete Carroll, Seahawks | John Dorsey, Browns | |
-- | -- | -- | -- |
Friday 10:00 | Marvin Lewis, Bengals | ||
Friday 10:30 | Ozzie Newsome, Ravens | ||
Friday 11:00 | John Schneider, Seahawks |
For a list of all the athletes at the Combine and which group they’re in, check out the official NFL Combine website.