Category: NFL Scouting Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine will remain in Indianapolis

The NFL Scouting Combine will remain in Indianapolis through at least 2026, thanks to a new agreement

The NFL announced on Thursday that the annual scouting combine will not be moving for at least two more years.

The combine will remain in Indianapolis through the 2026 event, which typically takes place in the week spanning the end of February and the beginning of March. The 2025 event kicks off on February 27th in downtown Indianapolis, where it has been held since 1987.

“Indianapolis is uniquely designed and built to host an event as complex as the NFL Combine,” Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward said in a statement. “Efficiently moving prospects, team owners, coaching staff, medical personnel, and national media is seamlessly done in Indy, and the Colts are proud to be part of the team keeping the event in our city.”

There has been considerable talk in recent years of moving the combine out of Indianapolis despite its incredible popularity and convenience for NFL teams and growing legions of fans who trek to Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center every year.

SKOL Search: Alabama CB’s Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry

The latest episode of SKOL Search focuses on 2024 NFL Draft cornerbacks from Alabama Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold.

Welcome to SKOL Search!

This series will be your guide to the 2024 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.

On the latest show, we discuss the talented Alabama cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry.

  • Is Arnold good enough to be a top cornerback in the NFL?
  • Arnold is aggressive by nature. Does he get too aggressive?
  • McKinstry isn’t the fastest cornerback. Is his long speed an issue?

Join us throughout the offseason leading up to the NFL draft in April as we break down prospects with the smartest minds in the industry on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.

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Ravens place the franchise tag on DT Justin Madubuike

With Baltimore unable to agree to a contract extension, the Ravens have placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had clarified that the organization would place the franchise tag on star defensive tackle Justin Madubuike if no deal could be reached.

With the March 5 deadline in effect, Baltimore has placed the tag on the All-Pro defensive tackle DeCosta confirmed.

DeCosta had this to say about the move.

“We were unable to agree on a contract ext. w/Justin before the deadline and will use the franchise tag,” GM Eric DeCosta said. “Justin is a great player and person, and we’ll continue to negotiate long-term deal with him.”

Madubuike, 26, bet on himself last spring, and he is coming off a breakout season in which he produced a career-high 13 sacks for a Ravens defense that led the NFL with 60 sacks last season. Madubuike totaled more sacks last season than he did in his first three seasons combined (8.5 sacks).

Madubuike’s 13 sacks last year are the fifth-most in a single season by a Baltimore player and are tied for the most by a Ravens defensive tackle.

With All-Pro linebacker Patrick Queen likely to depart for a massive free agent deal, retaining Madubuike is the Raven’s biggest priority in a critical offseason that’ll see 26 players test free agency.

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Minnesota Vikings NFL Scouting Combine wrap up: The Real Forno Show

The Minnesota Vikings are a week away from free agency and the NFL Scouting Combine is complete. The Real Forno Show breaks it all down.

The NFL Scouting Combine is officially completed and there are a lot of discussion points to discuss. From the numerous elements of tampering to players doing drills and meeting with teams, there are tons of storylines that come out of Indianapolis.

What should the Minnesota Vikings take from the combine? There were a lot of details about quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Justin Jefferson and outside linebacker Danielle Hunter. What do we make of the latest details?

Along with that, the Vikings ended up releasing running back Alexander Mattison on Monday afternoon. What ended up happening that impacted his salary cap hit? Where will the Vikings go at running back?

We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.

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Minnesota Vikings fits at combine: Purple Daily on Draft

On the latest episode of Purple Daily on Draft, the topcs include the NFL Scouting Combine and Kirk Cousins’ contract.

The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone but not without a lot of intrigue.

The Minnesota Vikings were in Indianapolis to see and interview a multitude of prospects try to earn their way into the National Football League. While the workouts are what are the most visible to the general public, how much do they actually matter?

It’s not to say that they don’t matter at all, but it’s not as simple as a fast 40-yard dash means they are either a good football player or going highly in the NFL draft. What do they mean? How do we put the 40-yard dash record for Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy in terms of his draft stock? Were there players that stood out in a good or bad way?

To end the show, the guys discuss the tampering comments from head coach Kevin O’Connell. What can we take away from those comments?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Daily on Draft, dropping every Monday afternoon on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

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2024 NFL Draft: Ravens to host Texas WR Xavier Worthy on a top 30 visit

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to host NFL Combine star and Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy on a top NFL Draft, Top 30 visit

The NFL Combine always produces a star or a fast riser on team draft boards, and Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy is that man after posting a 4.21 40-yard dash on Saturday.

Baltimore values the wide receiver position, and with multiple free agents at the position, the Ravens will host the former Longhorns wideout on the Top 30 visit.

An elite deep threat that can open up the Philadelphia passing game. Worthy needs to improve against press coverage.

Worthy was outstanding for Texas in 2023, logging 75 receptions for 1,014 yards (13.5 yards AVG) and five touchdowns.

Full 7-round Ravens 2024 NFL mock draft post- scouting combine

The Baltimore Ravens are retooling and we’ve unveiled are third Ravens Wire 2024 NFL Mock draft of the offseason and after the scouting combine

The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and six of the top free agents in the NFL.

Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh will head to Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and start the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set to see significant changes at offensive tackle, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and cornerback among others.

With the NFL Combine complete and pre-free agency discussions set to begin, we’re projecting all seven rounds of April’s NFL draft for the Ravens via PFF.

The Real Forno Show: Combine standouts from the offensive line

On the final day of NFL Scouting Combine testing, the offensive linemen put on a show, including Georgia’s Amarius Mims.

The NFL Scouting Combine is wrapping up with one final day of workouts. After doing interviews with the media and their medical exams in prior days, the fourth group ended up getting onto the field for their workouts.

The fourth and final group was the offensive line and specialists. This offensive line group, especially the tackles, looks to be incredible on many levels and they showed out.

  • What do we make of Georgia right tackle Amarius Mims as a massive human being?
  • The guard or tackle discussion is more complicated with Washington left tackle Troy Fautanu.
  • A record three-cone was set by Wisconsin center Tanor Bortolini. Why does that matter?
  • Should offensive linemen run the 40-yard dash after multiple injuries in the event?

We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.

The Real Forno Show: Combine standouts from QBs, RBs and WRs

Texas WR Xavier Worthy setting the 40-yard dash record highlighted the third day of NFL Scouting Combine workouts.

The NFL Scouting Combine is officially underway! After doing interviews with the media and their medical exams in prior days, the second group ended up getting onto the field for their workouts.

The third group was quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, which was the main event given the excitement and talent at both wide receiver and quarterback.

  • Xavier Worthy broke the record for the 40-yard dash! What does it mean for his stock?
  • Adonai Mitchell ran a 4.34 40-yard dash as a prototypical X-receiver and Ladd McConkey ran a 4.39 40-yard dash. What do we take from that?
  • Keon Coleman ran slow in the 40-yard dash, but tested explosively. What matters more?
  • The quarterbacks thrived in this environment. What can we take from it?
  • How good or bad is this running back class?

We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.

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2024 NFL Scouting Combine: 4 takeaways from the quarterback workouts

Several top quarterbacks showed off on Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Saturday was the big premier day fo the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Not only did we get some of the best times by wide receivers and running backs we’ve ever seen, but we also got to see several of the top quarterback prospects for the 2024 NFL draft go through workouts. Here are our four big takeaways from the workouts.