Feb. 19, 2026, 7:21 a.m. ET

The NFL combine begins soon, running from Feb. 23 to March 2. To preview this important pre-draft event, we will be taking a position-by-position look at which prospects were invited and the level of need that the Indianapolis Colts have at each spot.

The NFL combine is held at Lucas Oil Stadium and is an opportunity for the top NFL draft prospects in this year’s class to go through measurements and various on-field drills, some of which are specific to their position group, and others measure the player’s overall athleticism.

For NFL teams, this event is another data point for them as they build out their draft profiles and big boards. However, it’s a significant data point, with players potentially flying up and down draft boards depending on how they perform.

In addition to the on-field drills, teams also get the opportunity to meet with players one-on-one as well, which is another important part of the evaluation process as they get to know them both on and off the field.

Up next in our preview are the running backs.Jonathan TaylorDJ GiddensUlysses Bentley IVExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.What is the level of need at running back this offseason?

Taylor is still under contract through 2026, so the need remains relatively low. With Taylor still just 27 years old, he could be a potential contract extension candidate this offseason.

However, while the need at running back may not be high, the Colts could still make an addition here. Adding an inexpensive veteran option in free agency or a mid to late round pick in the draft to bolster the depth and competition behind Taylor could be on Chris Ballard’s radar.

Bentley was on the practice squad last season, and Giddens was often inactive, still needing to develop parts of his game, particularly in pass protection.

Running backs invited to 2026 NFL combine Kaytron Allen, Penn StateMax Bredeson, MichiganDemond Claiborne, Wake ForestJonah Coleman, WashingtonCJ Donaldson, Ohio StateRahsul Faison, South CarolinaEli Heidenreich, NavyRoman Hemby, IndianaRobert Henry Jr., UTSAEmmett Johnson, NebraskaJeremiyah Love, Notre DameSeth McGowan, KentuckyJam Miller, AlabamaLe’Veon Moss, Texas A&MJadarian Price, Notre DameAdam Randall, ClemsonDesmond Reid, PittsburghNicholas Singleton, Penn StateJ’Mari Taylor, VirginiaMike Washington Jr., ArkansasNoah Whittington, Oregon