Updated Feb. 11, 2026, 7:37 p.m. ET
A total of 319 prospects have been invited to the 2026 NFL combine in Indianapolis.The event allows top draft prospects to participate in drills and interviews for NFL teams.The Indianapolis Colts’ first pick in the 2026 draft is currently the 47th overall selection.
The full list of 2026 NFL draft prospects who have been invited to this year’s NFL combine has been revealed.
In total, 319 prospects received an invite.
When is the 2026 NFL combine?
This year’s combine will take place from February 23rd through March 2nd. The event will again be held in Indianapolis.
How to watch the 2026 NFL combine?
Coverage of the combine will begin on Feb. 26th, and it will be aired on NFL Network and NFL+.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.What is the NFL combine?
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.
Which prospects were invited to the 2026 NFL combine?
We won’t be listing out all 319 prospects, so instead, you can find a position-by-position breakdown here.
When do the Indianapolis Colts pick in this year’s NFL draft?
After trading for Sauce Gardner, the Colts do not have a first-round draft pick in 2026. So their first selection will come with the 47th overall pick, according to Tankathon.
In total, the Colts currently have five draft picks in 2026. Along with trading away their first-rounder, GM Chris Ballard also traded the Colts’ sixth-round draft pick as part of the trade that brought Mekhi Blackmon over from Minnesota.
Round 2, pick 47Round 3, pick 78Round 4, pick 113Round 5, pick 154Round 7, pick 230
The Colts are projected to receive two compensatory picks in the sixth and seventh rounds. This would bring the Colts’ total number of selections up to seven.