The NFL Combine takes place every year after the Super Bowl. This is nearly a week-long event taking place toward the end of February and the beginning of March. The NFL Combine is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will take place in Indianapolis from February 24 to March 3, with 329 prospects invited. Fans can watch live coverage starting February 27 on NFL Network and NFL+.
At the Combine, players from all positions are invited to take part in various tests and drills as well as being interviewed and interact with scouts, coaches, general managers, and team owners. Each position group has physical drills that they take part in and every individual is graded as per his performance in each drill and ranked accordingly.
What are the good NFL Combine Grades?
According to the current NFL Draft grading system, a perfect 8.0 score represents the ideal prospect. However, no player has ever achieved it. Players who receive a grade of 6.0 or higher at the NFL Combine are generally considered to have good draft grades. Most top prospects fall between 6.0 and 6.7, meaning they range from having the traits of an above-average backup to a Year 1 starter.
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NFL Combine Grades
According to the official NFL website, the NFL Combine grades range from 5.50 to 8.0. However, this is the new NFL Draft grades as the grades before 2014 were on a different grading system. The below table explains the current NFL Draft grades systems (from 2014 onwards):
| Grade | Description |
| No grade | Grade not yet available |
| 5.50-5.59 | Priority undrafted free agent |
| 5.60-5.69 | Candidate for the bottom of the roster or practice squad |
| 5.80-5.99 | Average backup or special-teamer |
| 6.0-6.09 | Traits or talent to be an above-average backup |
| 6.10-6.19 | Good backup with the potential to develop into a starter |
| 6.20-6.29 | Will eventually be an average starter |
| 6.30-6.39 | Will eventually be a plus starter |
| 6.40-6.49 | Will become a good starter within two years |
| 6.5-6.6 | Boom-or-bust potential |
| 6.7-6.9 | Year 1 starter |
| 7.0-7.1 | Pro Bowl talent |
| 7.3-7.5 | Perennial All-Pro |
| 8.0 | The perfect prospect |
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FAQs on What is a good NFL Combine grade?
A. No, no player has ever achieved an 8.0 prospect score in the NFL Draft.
A. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will be broadcast on NFL Network and streamed on NFL+.
A. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine invitees include quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, and specialists.
A. A total of 329 prospects will attend the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
