While the 2022 NFL season has concluded, that doesn’t mean that football entirely vacates the headlines. After all, the XFL got off to a great start this past weekend and NFL free agency is now less than a month away. If that isn’t enough to hold you over, the 2023 NFL Draft takes place on April 27, a month after free agency begins.
But before we can get to all of the offseason drama, we first have to get through the 2023 NFL Combine. At this event, players at all position groups will be scouted and judged on their performance in a variety of categories and exercises. Here’s a look at when the 2023 NFL Combine will take place, plus a primer on how to watch it.
When is the NFL combine?
The 2023 NFL combine will take place from Tuesday, February 28 through Monday, March 6. According to the NFL, a total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s event, which will take place in Indianapolis.
When does the NFL combine start?
The 2023 NFL Combine officially starts on Tuesday, February 28. However, the first 3 days of the combine traditionally consist of orientations, medical evaluations and prospect meetings, and this part of the event isn’t televised or open to the general public. Per NFL.com, the actual workouts begin on Thursday, March 2 and will follow the following schedule by position group:
- Thursday, March 2: Defensive line, linebackers
- Friday, March 3: Defensive backs
- Saturday, March 4: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends
- Sunday, March 5: Running backs, offensive linemen
How to watch the NFL combine
From March 2 to 5, athletic drills and testing will be televised for fans to enjoy. NFL Network will continue to air the 2023 NFL Combine as it does each year. Fans may also watch the action online or on the NFL app.
What channel is the NFL combine on?
As we mentioned, the NFL combine is available to watch on NFL Network from March 2 to 5. In another way to view the action, fans can also subscribe to FuboTV, which includes the NFL Network as part of its subscription.
NFL combine bench press record
One of the measurables at the NFL combine is the bench press drill. The record for the highest number of reps on the bench press drill goes to Justin Ernest, who was a defensive tackle out of Eastern Kentucky. Ernest completed 51 bench press reps at the 1999 NFL Combine.
NFL combine 40-yard dash times
The 40-yard dash is one of the most talked-about events at the NFL combine each year, and for good reason. Below are the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times.
- 1. John Ross, 4.22 seconds in 2017
- 2. Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022
- 3. Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24 seconds in 2008
- 4. Rondel Melendez, WR, 4.24 seconds in 1999
- 5. Dri Archer, RB, 4.26 seconds in 2014
- 6. Tariq Woolen, CB, 4.26 seconds in 2022
- 7. Jerome Mathis, WR, 4.26 seconds in 2005
- 8. Marquise Goodwin, WR, 4.27 seconds in 2013
- 9. Stanford Routt, CB, 4.27 seconds in 2005
- 10. Henry Ruggs III, WR 4.27 seconds in 2020
NFL combine date
The 2023 NFL combine will get underway Tuesday, February 28 and run until Monday, March 6 in Indianapolis.