2024 NFL Scouting Combine: What Titans Fans Expect on Thursday
Offensive linemen and wide receivers are the Tennessee Titans' immediate priorities, but with pass rusher Denico Autry looking at free agency, an edge rusher could be a worthwhile investment.
INDIANAPOLIS — After two days of interviews, physical tests, medical examinations, and evaluations, the time has come for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine participants to showcase their skills on the field. The Tennessee Titans and 31 other teams will be watching.
Defensive linemen and linebackers will be the first group on Thursday to go through the workout portions, including the 40-yard dash and the 225-pound bench press..
Here are some players we're looking forward to seeing on Thursday:
- Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State
Pro Football Focus: "With his size (6-foot-3, 254 pounds), it won’t be a surprise for him to run in the 4.4 range in the 40-yard dash, and he has the explosiveness that could help him produce eye-popping numbers in the broad and vertical jumps." - Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
The first player from his school to be invited to the Combine told Sports Illustrated: "I don't feel as if I need to prove I belong here. ... I know I belong here. I know it's definitely a question from people like, 'Oh you played FCS ball,' so the chip is big ... The chip is there. I'm just like everyone else who's from the FCS here." - T’Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
He is 6-feet-4, 362 pounds, was Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and winner of Outland Trophy, given to the best interior lineman in the country. - Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State
Winner of the Chuck Bednarik and Dick Butkus awards in 2023. Brother of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Bryse Wilson. “Talent and speed can only take you so far," he said Wednesday. "Football IQ separates guys.”
Here is the Combine schedule from Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, Feb. 29 (media)
- Defensive backs (safeties) meet with media
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT
- Tight ends meet with media
- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT
- Defensive backs (cornerbacks) meet with media
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT
Thursday, Feb. 29 ( workouts)
- Defensive linemen/linebacker workouts
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
- TV: NFL Network
- Stream: NFL App; NFL-plus; NFL.com
Friday, March 1 (media)
- Wide receivers/quarterbacks meet with media
- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT
- Running backs meet with media
- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT
Friday, March 1 (workouts)
- Defensive backs/tight ends workouts
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
- TV: NFL Network
- Stream: NFL App; NFL-plus; NFL.com
Saturday, March 2 (media)
- Offensive linemen/kickers/punters meet with media
- 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT
Saturday, March 2 (workouts)
- Wide receivers/running backs/quarterbacks workouts
- Time: Noon CT
- TV: NFL Network
- Stream: NFL App; NFL-plus; NFL.com
Sunday, March 3 (workouts)
- Offensive linemen workouts
- Time: Noon. CT
- TV: NFL Network
- Stream: NFL App; NFL-plus; NFL.com
How to follow along
There are plenty of ways to follow along with NFL Scouting Combine coverage. Here are some of the best ways to keep track of this year's event from Lucas Oil Stadium.
All Titans coverage
- Tennessee Titans on Sports Illustrated/FanNation
- Nubyjas Wilbon
- Dustin Schutte
- Kevin McGeever
General NFL Scouting Combine coverage
- NFL website
- NFL Combine Tracker
- NFL Draft
- NFL Network
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