Could the days of measuing athletes several times throughout the NFL Combine so be over?

What is NFL's latest body scan measurement? NFL experimenting major change ahead of 2023 Combine

Modified Feb 26, 2023 17:23 GMT

The NFL could be making changes to some of its protocols throughout the Combine process. As of right now, each athlete is measured for their height, weight, wing span and hand size. But the process of being measured by a human could soon be a thing of the past.

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If it comes down to pick between Addison and Flowers it could come down to height and arm length for me. Both very good. both are tinkering on too small according to my model if they comes in under 5-9 1/2. This also could affect their arm length. I'll be glued to the #NFLCOMBINE

The National Football League is looking into body scanning technology that would allow athletes to step on a scanner, similar to those at airports. During the process, each athlete would be measured and would even be given a body mass index (BMI) score.

This would not only make each person more comfortable, but save a lot of time as well. The league has been doing research over the last two years as they constantly look for ways to improve the Combine process.

The HBCU Combine took place last week, and its accuracy proved to be on point. The National Football League will be doing another accuracy test in the near future, and if everything continues to move in a positive direction, then the body scan technology will be used for the 2024 NFL Combine.

In recent years, the NFL has also turned to telehealth resources to do pre-combine exams with athletes who have previous injuries. This limits the amount of physical examinations and imaging that may be required during the Combine process.

When is the 2023 NFL Combine?

The Combine starts this week, and fans will get the opportunity to see some of the most talked about players. It's also an opportunity for some players who may not be on the team's radar to make a name for themselves and show what they can do.

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: 2023 #NFLCombine begins March 2nd on @nflnetwork

The NFL Combine will begin on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The athletic component and testing won't begin until Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will then conclude on March 6, 2023.

From Thursday to Sunday, there will be different position groups showcasing their talent. The highly anticipated session featuring quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take place on Saturday.

2023 NFL Combine schedule

Thursday, March 2, 2023: Linebackers and defensive linemen

Friday, March 3, 2023: Cornerbacks and safeties

Saturday, March 4, 2023: Quarterbacks, receivers, and tight ends

Sunday, March 5, 2023: Running backs, offensive linemen

The Combine will be broadcast on the NFL Network throughout the week.

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