Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is the site as the 2022 NFL Combine gets underway this week.
A total of 324 players have been invited to this year's combine, which begins March 1 with player interviews and medical evaluations. The action on the field starts on March 3, with the first grouping of players getting put through their paces as scouts and coaching staffs from around the league run a final rule over prospects ahead of the NFL Draft.
This year's combine will be the first since 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out last year's event. As a result, the 2022 edition is seen as the last chance for a wide-open draft class to instill some sort of hierarchy ahead of the draft, as there are many races to be seen as the best options amongst the various positions.
NFL Combine 2022: Schedule, dates, time
Continuing from a change made in 2020, events will occur in primetime.
Players are split into groups according to position, with different groupings working out each day.
Thursday, March 3
- Positions: TE, QB, WR
Drills begin at 4 p.m. ET, with the last player leaving the field at 11:00 p.m. ET.
Friday, March 4
- Positions: PK, ST, OL, RB
Drills begin at 4 p.m. ET, with the last player leaving the field at 11:00 p.m. ET.
Saturday, March 5
- Positions: DL, LB
Drills begin at 4 p.m. ET, with the last player leaving the field at 11:00 p.m. ET.
Sunday, March 6
- Positions: DB
Drills begin at 4 p.m. ET, with the last player leaving the field at 11:00 p.m. ET.
NFL Combine 2022: How to watch, live stream
- Live stream: DAZN (via NFL Network)
The NFL Network is showing the entire NFL Combine. DAZN customers can watch the 2022 Combine by clicking the NFL Network tile on the home page.
A DAZN subscription costs $20 per month in Canada, or $150 for a yearly subscription, and includes access to all of DAZN's live and on-demand content.
NFL Combine 2022: Players to watch
Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame (SAF)
A 6-foot-4 safety out of Notre Dame, the Atlanta native, has been called a "unicorn" because of his size and versatility. In addition, Hamilton's drive and personality have some scouts touting him to have a Pro Bowl-level career.
Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan (DE)
A physical specimen at 6-foot-6 and 265 lbs, Hutchinson is seen as a versatile player with an incredible drive. However, there is concern that he may be a "high-floor, low-ceiling" type of player, but he may be able to overcome that stigma with his excellent work ethic.
Evan Neal, Alabama (OT)
Neal's a junior out of Alabama who has shown the willingness to drop weight to become quicker. He's already massive at 350 lbs, and his weight is a concern for some scouts, but he's displayed the ability to consistently perform against top competition despite his size.
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon (EDGE)
Seen as the second-best edge rusher in the combine after Hutchinson, Thibodeaux has some saying that he could jump ahead of the Michigan man if he does well this week. The LA native's length and power make him an intriguing prospect.
Sauce Gardner, Cincinnati (CB)
Boasting perhaps the best nickname in the combine, Gardner also stands out due to his self-confidence and ability to read the play as it happens. Drawing comparisons to Richard Sherman, "Sauce" allowed just 6.6 yards per reception in 2021, per PFF.com.
Treylon Burks, Arkansas (WR)
At 6-foot-3 and 225 lbs, Burks is on the bigger end of the scale for receivers. However, his size is seen as an advantage as Burks has good body control and the height to physically dominate opposing cornerbacks.
Trent McDuffie, Washington (CB)
McDuffie's competitive level allows him to overcome his average size (5-foot-11, 195 lbs). In addition, the California native's athleticism is said to be off the charts, giving him a very high floor.
NFL Combine 2022: Events
Seven drills will be used across all positions:
- 40-yard dash
- Bench press
- Vertical leap
- Broad jump
- Three-cone drill
- 20-yard shuttle
- 60-yard shuttle
Additionally, there will be position-specific drills utilized for each group, with importance placed on coaches' evaluations and entertainment value for viewers.