The NFL draft doesn’t begin until April 25, but the contenders to go first overall—Ohio State’s Nick Bosa, Alabama’s Quinnen Williams, and even Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray—are all in Indianapolis at the NFL combine. This week, college football’s top prospects will run 40 yards, count their bench reps, and showcase their skills across the gridiron in hopes of securing spots toward the top of the draft. With dozens of names to know and the future of your favorite team in the balance, make sure to check out all of The Ringer’s coverage to see which potential All-Pros might climb big boards—and which might fall off of them.
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March 4, 2019
NFL Combine, Day 6: Greedy Williams Looked Great, but Rich Eisen Was the Star
The final day of the NFL combine was reserved for the defensive backs, and while Williams didn’t disappoint on Monday, his main competition to be the first cornerback off the board did
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March 3, 2019
Five Takeaways From the NFL Combine, Day 5: This Pass-Rushing Group Is Ready to Take Over
Sunday’s workouts were all about the edge rushers, from players like Montez Sweat, who shocked evaluators, to Nick Bosa, who showed exactly why he may be the top overall pick in April’s draft
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March 2, 2019
NFL Combine, Day 4: D.K. Metcalf Is Basically the Hulk With an Incredible 40 Time
The former Ole Miss wideout and ex-teammate A.J. Brown continued their tear through Indianapolis on Saturday. Plus, we may be getting some clarity regarding Kyler Murray and the Cardinals.
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March 1, 2019
NFL Combine: Kyler Murray Masters the Art of the Interview
The Heisman winner is acing his interviews with NFL personnel. Plus, Dwayne Haskins makes his case as a good fit for the Giants.
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March 1, 2019
NFL Combine Reactions, the Antonio Brown Sweepstakes, and Witten’s Return
Plus, Danny Kelly talks about Kyler Murray and what has stood out to him at the 2019 NFL combine
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March 1, 2019
Just How Committed Is Your Team to Its Quarterback?
Plenty of franchises are saying the right things when it comes to their signal-callers, but can we trust them? How should Eli Manning, Josh Rosen, and other embattled QBs feel about what they’re hearing from the combine this week?
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February 28, 2019
NFL Combine: Kyler Murray Dispels Stature Concerns, and the Cowboys Are Ready to Spend
The former Oklahoma quarterback had favorable measurements on Thursday. Plus: Dallas is expected to shell out lots of cash this offseason, and the top-two wide receiver prospects couldn’t be more different.
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February 27, 2019
The Quarterback Paradigm Is Shifting in Real Time at the NFL Combine
Kyler Murray could be one of the shortest QBs ever drafted, and teams indicated on Wednesday that they won’t let the talented Oklahoma passer slip. Plus, more observations from Indianapolis.
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February 27, 2019
Kyler Murray Is Tall Enough to Be the Best Quarterback Prospect in This NFL Draft
The biggest question in this year’s combine is about the height of the diminutive Oklahoma QB. But will his official measurement actually tell us anything about his potential in the league?
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February 26, 2019
Who Can Boost Their Draft Stock the Most at the NFL Combine?
No NFL team assigns too much importance to the combine’s athletic tests, but a performance for the ages could send a few players shooting up draft boards. For others, the weigh-in represents a chance to put some questions to bed. Which prospects will come out of this week as winners?
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February 25, 2019
Your 2019 NFL Combine Quarterback Prospect Primer
Getting to know strengths, weaknesses, and random facts about Kyler Murray, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, and the rest of the passers who will dominate the conversation between now and April’s draft