The NFL Combine and Pro Days are annual events where NFL prospects show their athletic gifts to league scouts, coaches and executives. These events serve as a chance to improve or solidify draft positions and potentially put teams on notice.However, despite the similarities, the NFL Combine and Pro Days are different.The differences between the NFL Combine and Pro DaysHere are three significant differences between the showpiece events:1. LogisticsThe NFL Combine brings the best college football prospects into one centralized location. Here, tests, drills and physical evaluations are conducted under the watchful eyes of the league stakeholders.On the other hand, Pro Days feature players participating in familiar territory as the events are held at their institution of learning. Take, for example, the Alabama Crimson Tide Pro Day features Alabama players eligible for this year's draft and no prospects from other schools. The players will perform their drills at the Alabama facility, and NFL coaches, scouts, and GMs will be invited to watch.2. Number of ProspectsThree hundred and twenty-one prospects have been invited to the NFL Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium this year. These prospects come from around the country and will be vying for seven rounds of draft spots.As for Pro Days, a significantly smaller number of prospects would be participating. Sometimes, less than 10 prospects will come for specific Pro Days.3. VenueThe NFL Combine will occur at the Lucas Oil Stadium, the home ground of the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis, Indiana. It has been the host ground for the Combine for quite some time.As for Pro Days, these events take place at the university's football facility. For instance, you can expect the Georgia Bulldogs' Pro Day to occur in Georgia and the Michigan Wolverines' Pro Day in Michigan.2025 NFL Combine positional scheduleHere's the positional schedule for the 2025 Scouting Combine:February 27, 2025 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen and linebackersFebruary 27, 2025 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs and tight endsMarch 1, 2025 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backsMarch 3, 2025(1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemenThe prospects will participate in various drills on their fixed dates.2025 NFL Draft first-round orderThis is the current first-round order for the 2024 NFL Draft:Tennessee TitansCleveland BrownsNew York GiantsNew England PatriotsJacksonville JaguarsLas Vegas RaidersNew York JetsCarolina PanthersNew Orleans SaintsChicago BearsSan Francisco 49ersDallas CowboysMiami DolphinsIndianapolis ColtsAtlanta FalconsArizona CardinalsCincinnati BengalsSeattle SeahawksTampa Bay BuccaneersDenver BroncosPittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles ChargersGreen Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsHouston TexansLos Angeles RamsBaltimore RavensDetroit LionsWashington CommandersBuffalo BillsKansas City ChiefsPhiladelphia Eagles