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2026 NFL Scouting Combine: How to follow Texas Tech
February 25, 2026 | Football
LUBBOCK, Texas — After a program-record eight Red Raiders were invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 11, the spotlight now shifts to Indianapolis, where they'll look to turn opportunity into draft momentum.
Below is a guide on how to track and watch their respective outings.
TEXAS TECH NFL SCOUTING COMBINE PARTICIPANTS/WORKOUT DATES & GROUPINGS
parenthesis indicates combine number assignments
Thursday, Feb. 26 (Place Kickers, Defensive Linemen, Linebackers)
- Skyler Gill-Howard (DL11)
- Lee Hunter (DL15)
- David Bailey (DL31)
- Romello Height (DL40)
- Jacob Rodriguez (LB21)
Friday, Feb. 27 (Tight Ends, Defensive Backs)
- none
Saturday, Feb. 28 (Quarterbacks, Wideouts, Running Backs)
Sunday, March 1 (Offensive Linemen)
- none
ON-FIELD DRILL SCHEDULE
Drills begin at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday and Friday, and drills begin at Noon CT on Saturday and Sunday.Â
Participant drills include the 40-yard dash, 10-yard split, vertical jump, broad jump, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, and bench press.Â
The bench press will take place on the following day of each assigned workout. For example, defensive linemen who work out on Thursday will bench press on Friday.
HOW TO WATCH: NFL NETWORK
The NFL Network will offer on-field drill coverage live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis starting Thursday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, March 1. Additional coverage of the event can also be found streaming on NFL+. Lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah and host Rich Eisen will anchor coverage of the on-field workouts, and will be joined by Charles Davis, Ian Rapoport, Stacey Dales, and Chris Rose.
Additional NFL Network coverage of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine includes on-site editions of The Insiders at the Combine with Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, Tom Pelissero, and Judy Battista on Monday, Feb. 23, and Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. CT, and on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. CT with a special two-hour edition.
NFL Network Broadcast Schedule
- Thursday: Live at 2 p.m. CT / Encores start at 7Â p.m. CT
- Friday: Live at 2 p.m. CT / Encores start at 7Â p.m. CT
- Saturday:Â Live at Noon CT / Encores start at 7Â p.m. CT
- Sunday:Â Live at Noon CT / Encores start at 4 p.m. CT
DETAILED WORKOUT SCHEDULE
all times converted to Central Standard Time and general estimates
Group 1: DL (Gill-Howard, Hunter)
- Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
- Thursday, 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: 40-yard dash
- Thursday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Skills Drills
- Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: 3-Cone/Shuttle
- Friday, 8:00 a.m.: Bench Press
Note: Gill-Howard announced on Feb. 25 that he will forego Thursday's on-field workouts but will participate in Friday's bench press.Â
Group 2: DL (Bailey, Height)
- Thursday, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.:Â Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
- Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: 40-yard dash
- Thursday, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Skill Drills
- Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: 3-Cone/Shuttle
- Friday, 8:00 a.m.: Bench Press
Group 3: LB (Rodriguez)
- Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:Â Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
- Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.:Â 40-yard dash
- Thursday, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Skill Drills
- Thursday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.:Â 3-Cone/Shuttle
- Friday, 9:00Â a.m.: Bench Press
Note: Rodriguez announced on Feb. 25 that he will forego Friday's bench press.
Group 8: QB/WO (Douglas)
- Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
- Saturday, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: 40-yard dash
- Saturday, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Skills Drills
- Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: 3-Cone/Shuttle
- Sunday, 9:00Â a.m.: Bench Press
Group 9: QB/WO (Morton, Virgil)
- Saturday, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Flexibility, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
- Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: 40-yard dash
- Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.: Skills Drills
- Saturday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: 3-Cone/Shuttle
- Sunday, 9:00Â a.m.: Bench Press
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
All combine participants will also hold media availabilities the day prior to their on-field workouts. Visit TexasTech+ for all full-length press conferences of each participating Red Raider.Â
WHAT'S NEXT
Texas Tech will host its Pro Day next month for all draft-eligible Red Raiders, which will be followed by the NFL Draft in April. The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, marking the city's first time hosting the event since the 1948 NFL Draft.
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