The 2025 NFL scouting combine is wrapping up — the offensive linemen’s workouts will conclude the event on Sunday — and the 2025 NFL Draft season is in full swing.
The league invited 329 players to Indianapolis for the annual event, where players worked out, teams got to interview them and coaches and front-office personnel from around the league addressed the media with the final recaps of the 2024 season and started looking ahead to 2025.
Among the highlights from this week’s combine:
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Texas WR Isaiah Bond couldn’t back up his big boast about breaking the 40-yard dash record.
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Did the hands of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe actually grow in a month?
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Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders stated his case for being the No. 1 pick.
The Tennessee Titans have the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft. The last time they picked first was in 1978, when they — then the Houston Oilers — selected Heisman Trophy-winning running back and eventual Pro Football Hall of Famer Earl Campbell. This season’s Heisman winner, Travis Hunter, was in Indianapolis. The two-way superstar is listed as a cornerback.
The top running back in this class didn’t work out, with Ashton Jeanty making that decision at the beginning of the week.
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Sun., March 2: Offensive linemen workouts | 1 p.m. ET
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Dates: Feb. 25-March 2
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM MST
UGA’s Tate Ratledge and his glorious mullet cap combine week with this feat
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM MST
Texas TE toughs it out during combine drills
Job interviews shouldn’t be this painful.
Props to Texas’ Gunnar Helm for pressing on.
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM MST
Broncos’ Sean Payton gives a reminder about process at combine
Sean Payton tells us that Bo Nix didn’t throw particularly well at the Combine last year. And at this point in 2024, he wasn’t their “guy” at all. The lesson? This just the start. There’s still a long way to go in the process. @gmfb @NFLonFOX @Broncos pic.twitter.com/othOUokK2z
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 2, 2025
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM MST
Jets reportedly taking calls on Davante Adams, Cowboys plan to franchise tag DT Osa Odighizuwa
In a bit of non-combine news, two of the league’s beleaguered teams are reportedly considering big swings. With the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers parting ways, the Jets are reportedly looking to move on from Rodgers’ favorite throwing partner, wide receiver Davante Adams. New York has reportedly begun taking calls on Adams, who carried a $38.2 million cap hit next season, with the hope of trading him before the league year begins. If the Jets aren’t able to trade Adams, then they will reportedly release him.
Sources: The #Jets are now taking calls on star WR Davante Adams, open to trading him prior to the start of the league year. No surprise with his $38.2M cap number.
If they can’t get a deal, they are expected to release Adams, who could rejoin QB Aaron Rodgers with a new team. pic.twitter.com/EjvMh2zF1J
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2025
Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys are trying to reach a long-term contract with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. If the two sides don’t reach a deal, the Cowboys reportedly plan to franchise tag Odighizuwa, giving him a one-year contract worth $25.1 million.
Sources; The #Cowboys plan to utilize the franchise tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if a long-term deal is not reached by Tuesday. No final decision but that is the current expectation.
The tag is projected at $25.1 million. pic.twitter.com/xVj4IK1f2z
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 2, 2025
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM MST
Georgia center Jared Wilson turns heads with 40-yard dash run
Georgia center Jared Wilson just ran an unofficial 4.84-second forty, reaching a top speed of 21.04 mph, the 3rd-fastest top speed by an offensive lineman over the last three years, and the only interior OL to eclipse 21 mph.
📊 https://t.co/p64vRez1Gn pic.twitter.com/Th1P8MipmO
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 2, 2025
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM MST
More flowers for LSU’s Will Campbell
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM MST
Missouri’s Armand Membou bolsters his stock among o-linemen
Armand Membou was already close to, or firmly in, the top 10 even before the combine.@FourVerts and I had Membou going to the Bears at 10 in our latest mock draft and the 49ers at 11 in the previous one.
But 40s like this sure do help! https://t.co/sUaNAhh2p3
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) March 2, 2025
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Sun, March 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM MST
Top OL prospect Will Campbell shows off his wheels
Xavier Worthy doesn’t have to worry about his record 40-yard dash falling Sunday as the offensive linemen are concluding the NFL scouting combine workouts.
However, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be impressed by big man speed:
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM MST
TCU WR Jack Bech pays touching tribute to late brother
Bech wore cleats at the combine Saturday to honor his brother, Tiger Bech, who was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM MST
More QB combine highlights
Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard is one to watch in the draft (shoutout Arkansas WR Isaac TeSlaa for the grab)
And Louisville QB Tyler Shough has put together a solid combine.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM MST
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe showing off the deep ball
Milroe is one of the few big-name QBs who’s actually throwing at the combine this week.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM MST
Deebo says farewell to Niners fans with IG post
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM MST
Cost breakdowns for 49ers, Commanders
The 49ers are taking on a $31 million dead cap hit with the trade.
San Francisco has agreed to trade WR Deebo Samuel to Washington in exchange for a 2025 5th Rd pick. #Commanders Acquire
1 yr, $17.5M (non-guaranteed)#49ers Dead Cap
$31,020,600The Niners will lose $15.1M of cap space per this trade, which won’t become official until after…
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 2, 2025
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM MST
BREAKING: 49ers agree to trade WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders
We interrupt this combine coverage for a major trade, as the 49ers have reportedly agreed to send star WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 5th-round draft pick.
He’s due $21.7 million in 2025, which is the final deal of his contract.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM MST
Jaylin Noel went UP!
Iowa State WR jumped 41.5 inches in the vertical, matching the best mark this combine for receivers.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM MST
Another WR hits the 4.30 mark
Tennessee WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. clocks the second 4.30 or better time of the day.
And he’s 6-foot-5 😲
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM MST
Xavier Worthy weighs in on the combine 40s
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There’s fast then there’s me.
— Z A Y 🖤 (@XavierWorthy) March 1, 2025
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM MST
Did Jaxson Dart help move himself toward QB3 status at the combine?
The Ole Miss quarterback made some strong throws in his workout, including this deep ball 👀
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM MST
How did Jalen Milroe’s hand size grow so much the last month?
Jalen Milroe’s hand size is a half-inch bigger at the NFL combine than at the Senior Bowl. At least that’s what the measurements say.
If it’s NFL scouting combine season, it’s also time to talk about hand size with quarterback prospects. And Milroe’s hands appear to have grown during the past month. By 5/8 inches, to be precise.
Milroe’s hands were measured at 8 3/4 inches at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama 28 days ago. At the combine, his hands were approximately a half-inch longer, measured at 9 3/8 inches. That’s good news for Milroe and any NFL teams interested in him because the acceptable threshold for a QB’s hands is considered to be nine inches.
Will this help him rise higher than QB4?
And what happened next? Well at the combine they say, Jalen Milroe’s hand size grew more than half an inch that day. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) -
Sat, March 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM MST
Isaiah Bond’s official top 40 time? 4.39 seconds
Still very, very impressive. And still not close to Xavier Worthy’s record
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM MST
Check out this laser from Ohio State QB Will Howard
Which round will Howard end up going this spring?
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM MST
First-round hopeful WR Luther Burden III impresses in gauntlet drill
The Missouri product — who fell out of the first round in Nate Tice and Charles McDonald’s latest mock draft — flashed strong hands and quick feet in the gauntlet
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM MST
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton lights up combine workout
Hampton, one of the top contenders for RB2 this class behind Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, recorded:
Real Athletic Score: 9.93
40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
Vertical jump: 38 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 10 inchesIncredible day that no doubt helped his stock
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM MST
WE CAN STILL SEE YOU, MIKE
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM MST
Isaiah Bond does not come close to breaking Xavier Worthy’s combine 40 record
Credit to Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond for a) working out at the combine period and b) livening up the proceedings by promising he’d break Xavier Worthy’s year-old combine 40-yard dash record.
But after a 4.41 on his first try and 4.40 on his second, he barely came within two-tenths of a second of Worthy’s 4.21 mark.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM MST
The OTHER Texas WR flies to 4.30
It turns out Isaiah Bond may not have been the fastest receiver on his own team.
His Longhorns teammate Matthew Golden ripped off a blazing 4.30. He’s seen as a potential first-round pick.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM MST
Isaiah Bond’s first shot at breaking combine record? No dice
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM MST
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM MST
Bhayshul Tuten scorches to a 4.32
The Virginia Tech product has by far the fastest time among RBs so far.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM MST
TreVeyon Henderson outruns Ohio State teammate
Henderson’s time of 4.43 just beat out fellow OSU RB Quinshon Judkins’ 4.48
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM MST
Quinshon Judkins’ stock is rising
The Ohio State RB reached 11 feet in the broad jump and ran a 4.48 in the 40 after measuring at 6 feet, 221 pounds.
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM MST
Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo shows off second-highest vertical jump among RBs
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM MST
Jalen Milroe’s hands have grown since the Senior Bowl last month
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Sat, March 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM MST
Here’s how 5 quarterback-needy NFL teams could respond
Now that Matthew Stafford is returning to the Rams, where should the Raiders, Giants, Jets, Giants and Browns go as they look for their next QB1?
Jori Epstein looks at the possible moves those five teams could make ahead of the 2025 season.
Read more here.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 05: Aaron Rodgers #8 and Davante Adams #17 of the New York Jets embrace after beating the Miami Dolphins 32-20 at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) -
Sat, March 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM MST
Is Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft stock drop more combine smoke than fire?
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM MST
Texas WR Isaiah Bond intends to break combine record
Bond says he plans to break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds, set last year.
Wide receivers work out on Saturday. Game on.
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM MST
Top tight end 40 times
Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin Jr. (No. 26 on Yahoo’s big board) performed well at 4.71.
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM MST
Nick Emmanwori putting on a show
South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori (projected 30th overall by Yahoo) is having the combine of a lifetime.
By the numbers:
Height: 6-3 1/8
Weight: 220lbs
Vertical jump: 43 inches
Broad jump: 11 feet, 6 inches
40-yard: 4.38 (unofficial)
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM MST
Hairston’s 4.28 leads all 40 times
Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston finished No. 1 among CBs in the 40-yard dash.
Also of note, projected first rounder, Jahdae Barron of Texas, ran a very impressive 4.39.
“Official” 40 results for the CBs
4.28 – Maxwell Hairston
4.30 – Darien Porter
4.33 – Caleb Ransaw
4.35 – Jacob Parrish
4.36 – Zah Frazier
4.39 – Jahdae Barron, Robert Longerbeam
4.40 – Justin Walley
4.41 – Mac McWilliams— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 28, 2025
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM MST
Rams, OT Alaric Jackson agree to 3-year, $57 million deal
Shortly after the Rams worked out an agreement with quarterback Matthew Stafford, the team is bringing back his left tackle, as well.
Alaric Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $57 million deal with $35 million guaranteed, reports ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Jackson, 26, is entering his fifth NFL season. He signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021 and became a starter in 2023, beginning at right guard then moving to left tackle.
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM MST
QB Desmond Ridder an unrestricted free agent, after Raiders don’t tender offer
Desmond Ridder’s time with the Raiders is finished after one season. The team decided not to tender him an offer, making him an unrestricted free agent, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The #Raiders informed QB Desmond Ridder they won’t tender him as a restricted free agent, per source.
The former Cincinnati star, Ridder has 18 career starts for Atlanta and Las Vegas. An experienced option now set to hit the market. pic.twitter.com/wVBwHMxdlE
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 28, 2025
Ridder, 25, appeared in six games for the Raiders last season, starting one. He completed 61.2% of his passes for 458 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. In three NFL seasons, Ridder has thrown for 4,002 yards on 63.6% completions with 16 TDs and 14 INTs.
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM MST
Matthew Stafford agrees to restructured deal with Rams
After rumors of Matthew Stafford exploring trades to the Raiders and Giants, the 16-year veteran quarterback is staying with the Rams.
Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured deal on Friday, according to reports. Terms have not yet been announced.
Now that Stafford is staying in L.A., the Raiders and Giants will have to look elsewhere. The Giants may now focus their attention on Aaron Rodgers.
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM MST
DBs run scorching 40s
Day 2 workouts are underway, and some prospects are already lighting it up in the 40-yard dash.
Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston and Iowa State’s Darien Porter both ran unofficial times of 4.30.
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM MST
Texas WR Isaiah Bond says he will break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash time
Worthy posted a time of 4.21 seconds last year. Bond will have his opportunity to best the now-Chiefs WR on Saturday.
“I’m going to break the record tomorrow for sure,” Bond told reporters. “I anticipate running 4.20 or possibly, if I’m feeling great, I might run a 4.1.”
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM MST
Miami QB Cam Ward won’t throw at combine, but will interview with teams
“I think my five years of film shows everything I can do,” Ward said. “Me throwing here at the combine is not going to move the needle in any way.”
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM MST
Miami QB Cam Ward likes what Giants have on defense and in WR Malik Nabers
Cam Ward points to Malik Nabers and the Giants’ defense when evaluating the team:
“From a situation standpoint, all teams looking for quarterbacks are going to be good situations” pic.twitter.com/GQzd10ouoe
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) February 28, 2025
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM MST
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders confident he can make an impact in the NFL
Colorado QB Shadeur Sanders at the NFL Combine: “We went from Jackson State to Colorado and changed two programs back to back. So you don’t think I could come to an NFL franchise and change the program again? It’s history. We’ve done it.” @ESPNNFL pic.twitter.com/O91E7fR6BL
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) February 28, 2025
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Fri, February 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM MST
Matthew Stafford’s future could clear up very soon
The Rams are set to meet with Matthew Stafford at their facility in person today regarding his future, per sources.
The Raiders and Giants have discussed a two-year contract for Stafford that includes $90-100M guaranteed.
A decision is expected soon. pic.twitter.com/zrldYpXPlm
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) February 28, 2025
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Thu, February 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM MST
Top LB 40 times are in
UCLA’s Kain Medrano comes in with the fastest 40 time of the day among linebacker prospects, at 4.46.
Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell and Oklahoma’s Danny Stutsman both had strong overall workouts for the day.
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Thu, February 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM MST
Jihaad Campbell clocks head-turning 40 time
The Alabama LB prospect (projected 17th in Yahoo mock draft) checks in with an unofficial 4.52 40.
Here’s what Yahoo’s Nate Tice had to say about him coming into this week.
