It’s just business
I’d venture to guess a lot of agents aren’t living in Indiana. In fact, I’d guess a lot of them live in southern California. Agents would love having the combine closer to home. It’s just easier that way.
Maybe we don’t even take agents into account. A lot of quarterback gurus also are in southern California. Sure, they travel, but it would give them every last second to work with their clients. That goes for big-time trainers as well. Warm weather allows players to work out with their trainers outside in February.
We’ve already talked about the NFL and its offices in Los Angeles. The entertainment world is also in LA. There are a lot of moving parts to the draft and holding the combine there eases some complications.
Players who know they will be drafted early can also take meetings with brands they may end up working with.