Here’s the schedule for this year’s Scouting Combine in
Indianapolis courtesy of
www.nflcombine.net
DAY 1 ARRIVALS*: █ Group 1 (PK, ST,
OL), Group 2 (OL), Group 3 (TE)
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Tuesday
February 17, 2015
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Travel to Indianapolis* ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam
& X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
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Wednesday
February 18, 2015
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Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
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Thursday
February 19, 2015
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NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ PK/ST Workout ~ Bench
Press ~ Interviews
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Friday
February 20, 2015
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On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure
from Indianapolis
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DAY 2 ARRIVALS*: █ Group 4 (QB,
WO), Group 5 (QB, WO), Group 6 (RB)
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Wednesday
February 18, 2015
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Travel to Indianapolis* ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam
& X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
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Thursday
February 19, 2015
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Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
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Friday
February 20, 2015
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NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ PK/ST Workout ~ Bench
Press ~ Interviews
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Saturday
February 21, 2015
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On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure
from Indianapolis
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DAY 3 ARRIVALS*: █ Group 7 (DL),
Group 8 (DL), Group 9 (LB)
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Thursday
February 19, 2015
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Travel to Indianapolis* ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam
& X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
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Friday
February 20, 2015
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Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
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Saturday
February 21, 2015
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NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ PK/ST Workout ~ Bench
Press ~ Interviews
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Sunday
February 22, 2015
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On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure
from Indianapolis
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DAY 4 ARRIVALS: █ Group 10 (DB),
Group 11 (DB)
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Friday
February 20, 2015
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Travel to Indianapolis ~ Registration ~ Hospital Pre-Exam
& X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
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Saturday
February 21, 2015
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Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
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Sunday
February 22, 2015
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NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ PK/ST Workout ~ Bench
Press ~ Interviews
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Monday
February 23, 2015
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On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure
from Indianapolis
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Each player has a different set of questions to answer. For
some from smaller schools, it is proving they belong. For some, it is the
medical exams. Others must answer questions off the field and still others what
position will they play. Here is a look at some of the aspects of the Combine
process and who is most under the microscope.
Interviews:
1.
Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State – In order
to secure the #1 overall pick, Winston must face the Bucs brass and answer
their questions about the various off-field incidents in his 2 years at FSU.
2.
Marcus Peters, CB, Washington – Peters,
by the game tape, is the #1 CB in this draft class. But his game tape is
limited from this year as he was dismissed from the Huskies program in November
after 3 previous suspensions.
3.
Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma –
Green-Beckham never actually played for OU after leaving Mizzou after several
arrests for drugs and assault allegations.
4.
Frank Clark, DE, Michigan – Clark was
dismissed from Michigan after misdemeanor domestic assault charges in November.
Previously had a felony theft charge for swiping a laptop.
5.
Paul Dawson, LB, TCU – Shooting up draft
boards based on game tape, Dawson must answer to several rumors that he was a
constant headache for the Frogs off the field.
Medical Exams:
1.
Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia – Gurley is the
best RB in the class by talent, but he can’t work out due to a late season ACL
tear and has already torn the other knee’s ACL.
2.
Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska – Gregory’s
long, lanky frame struggled with injuries throughout his time at Nebraska. While
nothing incredibly serious, he will be under high scrutiny as he is a potential
top 5 pick.
3.
DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville – A broken
left foot really hindered Parker this season and insuring his health in medical
exams and in drills will be very important.
4.
Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami – Flowers went
down to knee surgery in October for the Canes. But he seems to have bounced
back well and could vault back into the first round with a clean bill of
health.
5.
Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA – Odighizuwa
missed all of 2013 having his hip resurfaced, an injury similar to the Rangers
Colby Lewis. His long term health will be a question mark.
40 times:
1.
Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama – Cooper is
easily the most polished and NFL-ready WR in this class. But a slower 40 time
could cause some teams to look for sizzle over substance in either Kevin White
or Parker.
2.
Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin – With Gurley
not able to work out for teams, Gordon could be the first RB off the board, but
will need a solid 40 time to keep the other runners at bay.
3.
Shane Ray, OLB, Mizzou – With big
questions about his pass rush repertoire past an incredible burst (see Dee Ford
of Auburn from last year) Ray will need to wow with that burst to stay on top
of a solid group of pass rushers.
4.
Devin Funchess, WR/TE, Michigan –
Funchess has the most to gain by running a fast 40, as he presents a matchup
nightmare for defenses ala Gronkowski if he can add stretching the field to the
skill set.
5.
Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State – Smith proved
he was more than just a “speed guy” at the Senior Bowl, but blazing a sub 4.4
could land him in round 1.
Positions
Questions:
1.
Shaq Thompson, LB/SS, Washington –
Thompson faces some of the same question Panthers LB Thomas Davis faced coming
out of college at Georgia. As a tweener, his best position may be in the eye of
the beholder.
2.
Brandon Schreff, G/T, Iowa – Schreff could
fall into the “Zac Martin” class of an outstanding guard who could also play
tackle. However, in the draft tackles always get drafted before guards so
failure in tackle drills could have him slide.
3.
Alvin “Bud” Dupree, DE/OLB, Kentucky –
Dupree played all over the Wildcat defense, but his lack of size and lack of
pass coverage experience could have him as a tweener guy.
4.
Cameron Erving, C/G/T, Florida St –
Erving played up and down the OL at FSU, but finished his time there at center.
Position flex is a plus, but proving you have it is difficult in drills.
5.
Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia – Harold is
very undersized for not only a DE but even for a OLB in a 3-4. Harold will
either need to show he can add weight and still play or if he could play a
stand-up LB in a 3-4.
Drills:
1.
Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon – Mariota’s
biggest question is his accuracy, so it will be interesting to see if he elects
to throw at the Combine.
2.
La’el Collins, OT, LSU – Collins is a
mountain of a man who can run block with the best of them. But if he plays G or
T in the pros will depend on his performance in pass protection drills.
3.
Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State – Strong
can make spectacular plays, but has also struggled with drops in the past.
Watching him run the gauntlet drill will be fun.
4.
Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska – Abdullah really
shined at the Senior Bowl, but will need to perform well in pass catching
drills as his best position in the pros is likely as a change-of-pace 3rd
down back.
5.
Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma – Phillips has
all the measurables a team could want, but only 16 games of college tape. He
must prove that his combination of size and speed can also play football.
