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Every year, the NFL scouting combine is a chance for prospects to prove teams should take them in April’s NFL draft.
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As usual, the combine will feature more players coming from brand-name schools that played in the College Football Playoff last year. The SEC and Big 10 typically dominate these events, with many of best players coming from the same schools every year.
For the 2026 scouting combine, teams like Texas A&M, Alabama and Ohio State will have players all over the workouts. In fact, seven teams will have double-digit players at the combine in Indianapolis, producing a large portion of the players participating.
Here’s a look at which schools will have the most players at the 2026 NFL scouting combine.
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NFL combine invites by school
|
Rank |
School |
Number of invites |
|
1. |
Texas A&M |
13 |
|
2. |
Alabama |
12 |
|
T-3. |
Ohio State |
11 |
|
T-3. |
LSU |
11 |
|
T-5. |
Oklahoma |
10 |
|
T-5. |
Miami |
10 |
|
T-5. |
Georgia |
10 |
|
T-8. |
Clemson |
9 |
|
T-8. |
Florida |
9 |
|
T-8. |
Indiana |
9 |
|
T-8. |
Iowa |
9 |
|
T-8. |
Penn State |
9 |
Texas A&M
Invites:
The Aggies lead the way 13 players invited to the scouting combine, spread out pretty evenly between offense and defense. The three players to watch in this group are KC Concepcion, Chase Bisontis and Cashius Howell.
Alabama
Invites:
Alabama’s Ty Simpson will be one of the most popular players at the combine, as the quarterback aims to secure a first-round reputation. Simpson is expected to participate in most workouts, while Germie Bernard, Kadyn Proctor and Tim Keenan III are also big names for the Crimson Tide
Ohio State
Invites:
Ohio State’s star-studded combine invite is the most talented of all teams representd. The list features five potential first-round picks including Carnell Tate, Kayden McDonald, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs.
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LSU
Invites:
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is facing a big opportunity in the combine to raise his stock ahead of the NFL draft. Besides Nussmeier, Harold Perkins Jr. and Mansoor Delane are also interesting names to watch.
Oklahoma
Invites:
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DB Robert Spears-Jennings
Oklahoma’s combine group is very heavy on defense, featuring four defensive lineman, two linebackers and a defensive back. however, WR Deion Burks is one of the better Sooners in the draft, along with DL R Mason Thomas.
Miami
Invites:
Miami went to the National Championship last season, showing how talented the roster was. Rueben Bain Jr. and Francis Mauigoa are potential top-10 picks, while Akheem Mesidor and Keionte Scott are also expected to be taken high.
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Georgia
Invites:
Georgia consistently produces large swaths of NFL talent, and this year is no different. Zachariah Branch is the biggest name available, but other Bulldogs worth noting are Monroe Freeling, Christen Miller and CJ Allen.
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