February 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (DB20) speaks with media members during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Image The pre-draft circuit has removed significant obstacles from All-Star games, including the star-driven games of the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.
The board is stacked, visits to team facilities and face-to-face interviews are conducted.
The next step is the Campus Pro Day Circuit, which began last week.
Now that the combine has come and gone, teams are sending out scouts around the country to look at some of the players who didn’t receive a combine invitation or didn’t complete testing in Indianapolis.
If you’re looking for inventory changes, circle these five items on your calendar.
Tennessee (March 31)
Jermod McCoy, one of the best cornerbacks this year, decided to skip the combine tryouts after spending a year recovering from an ACL injury. He said he plans to get tested here, so we’ll get a chance to see if his athleticism has been affected. The pro day will also give scouts a chance to take a closer look at edge rusher Joshua Josephs, who skipped all testing at the combine.
Auburn (March 24)
Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldrick Polk (15) defeats Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) as the Auburn Tigers face the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Auburn Tigers 28-14. Defensive end Keldric Faulk should be a first-rounder. He chose to only jump at the combine to emphasize his explosiveness, but skipped the 3-cone without answering questions from scouts about his agility. Most of his teammates from his draft class also did not complete testing, including offensive linemen Jeremiah Wright and Dillon Wade, who appear to be late-round prospects.
Washington (March 16)
Denzel Boston continues to falter in his draft position. There are concerns he could test similarly to Keon Coleman and be eliminated in the first round after a mediocre early combine test.
Washington’s pro day will have a huge impact on Boston’s stock and potentially solidify where he ranks exactly in this stacked wide receiver class. Also scheduled to attend are Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock, who had surprisingly strong early performances at the combine.
Indiana (April 1)
November 15, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) gestures to his team during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images Despite winning a national championship and being so close to Indianapolis, the Hoosiers can’t earn the respect of the combine.
They have two potential late-round players cut in edge rusher Mikail Kamara and running back Kaelon Black. Both Kamara and Black have statistical performances that show they are strong players, so all we have to do now is test them.
Heisman winner and projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza didn’t work out at the combine, so he’s guaranteed to see a crowd in Bloomington. He said one of his plans is to pay more attention to his teammates in this environment.
Penn State (March 18)
One of the union members most likely to blow up the test is Nolan Rucci, a former five-star recruit highly regarded for his movement skills. Although interest from the NFL is sometimes limited due to a lack of combination invitations, he will certainly tick some clocks after a strong performance.
It will be worth monitoring whether Drew Allar gets tested or is still recovering from a season-ending leg injury.
