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Published on February 23rd, 2018 | by Landon Buford

NFL Media Will Offer Expansive Coverage of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

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For the 14th year, NFL Media provides exclusive multi-platform coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Beginning Wednesday, February 28, NFL Media offers 52 hours of live Combine week coverage, providing the first look at the compelling 2018 NFL Draft class, highlighted by top quarterbacks Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen, Heisman Trophy winners Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson, electrifying running back Saquon Barkley, and more.

Exclusive live coverage of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine on-field drills begins Friday, March 2 with the running backs, offensive linemen and special teams, and goes along with the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends on Saturday, March 3, the defensive linemen and linebackers on Sunday, March 4, and the defensive backs on Monday, March 5. Coverage of workouts begins each day at 9:00 AM ET on NFL Network and NFL.com.

NFL Media features a 23-man roster of talent to cover the Combine, including NFL Draft experts Mike Mayock, Charles Davis, and Daniel Jeremiah. Rich Eisen anchors NFL Network’s coverage of the on-field workouts, joined by Mayock and NFL Network’s team of psychoanalysts. Expert commentary includes LaDainian Tomlinson on running backs (Friday), Shaun O’Hara on offensive linemen (Friday), David Carr on quarterbacks (Saturday), Michael Irvin and Steve Smith Sr. on wide receivers (Saturday), Willie McGinest on defensive linemen and linebackers (Sunday), and Deion Sanders on defensive backs (Monday). For the third successive year, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen joins NFL Network’s live coverage of on-field drills on Saturday, March 3.

Additional coverage throughout the week on the NFL Network is provided by Melissa Stark and Steve Mariucci interviewing a variety of coaches and general managers, as well as NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network reporter Kimberly Jones, provides the latest intelligence reports from around the league.

Audio programming will also be carried by SiriusXM NFL Radio and TuneIn app. For the full schedule and all the ways to watch the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, go to NFL.com/WatchCombine.

NFL Network offers live coverage of Combine press conferences from Indianapolis on Wednesday, February 28 and Thursday, March 1 beginning each day at 1:00 PM ET and hosted by Andrew Siciliano. Additionally, starting on Monday, February 26 and continuing through Thursday, March 1, NFL Total Access airs live two hours each day, beginning at 7:00 PM ET. Each day, Good Morning Football airs at 7:00 AM ET with Kay Adams, Nate Burleson, Peter Schrager and Kyle Brandt.

For the 14th year, the Combine will conclude with Rich Eisen’s annual 40-yard dash in his trademark suit and cleats. At the ending of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, Essen will run the 40, and like last year ‘Run Rich Run’ will benefit the NFL PLAY 60 relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other severe diseases. Since 2012, NFL PLAY 60 has been the ‘Official Champion of Play’ at St. Jude, helping to give all kids the chance to play.

NFL Network will donate $25,000 to the campaign. Fans can show their support while showing their athleticism by submitting videos of themselves running the 40-yard dash. Along with their entries, fans are encouraged to donate money to help support the lifesaving mission and ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, living accommodations or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

To kick off ‘Run Rich Run’ fundraising, AT&T AUDIENCE Network, Courtyard by Marriott and Under Armour have also pledged $25,000 to help support play therapy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As the Official Champion of Play at St. Jude, NFL PLAY 60 has pledged to sustain the needs of its Child Life program, which helps children cope with the stress of their illness through therapeutic play and other activities, promoting development, self-expression and peer interaction among other benefits. Child Life is an integral piece of the medical team at St. Jude and is visible in every clinical arena from patient care to program growth.

To submit videos running the 40 and to support NFL PLAY 60’s collaboration along with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, fans can visit NFL.com/RunRichRun.

Fans can also submit ‘Run Rich Run’ videos via YouTube, Twitter and Instagram using the following hashtags: #RunRichRun #StJude.

Last year, posted a time of 6.02 seconds in the 40-yard dash. All of Eisen’s 40-yard dash times are provided below:

Year Seconds

2017 6.02

2016 5.94

2015 6.10

2014 5.98

2013 6.03

2012 6.03

2011 6.18

2010 6.21

2009 6.34

2008 6.34

2007 6.43

2006 6.22

2005 6.77

NFL Network’s coverage of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine features the following technological enhancements:

Simulcam Camera Technology: For the 10th year at the Combine, the Simulcam provides an unparalleled, in-depth comparison and analysis of the position, style, speed and trajectory of competitors through the use of background recognition and camera-matching technology. Simulcam will be a key contributor to NFL Network’s 40-yard dash coverage. Returning this year, NFL Network’s Simulcam technology during 40-yard dash coverage will feature on-screen identifiers to better identify runners from either current or previous years

NFLN-Focus Camera Technology: A high-speed camera that allows moving targets to stay in the camera frame longer, highlighting the smallest details. It will have a tremendous presence in coverage of the 40-yard dash, both at the start and finish line, and will also be used in other events including the vertical and broad jumps, three-cone and position drills

Cablecam Technology: The Cablecam returns to offer a unique overhead view which gives viewers a new way of following each drill and a more intimate feeling that they are present in Indianapolis

Live NFL Network coverage of the 2018 NFL Combine is available across devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app or NFL.com/watch for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers.

In addition to NFL Network’s coverage of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, fans can follow all of the action from Indianapolis digitally via the following:

NFL Now Live – NFL Media presents NFL Now Live Friday, March 2 – Monday, March 5 streaming live on NFL.com, the NFL app and Yahoo.com at 9:00 AM ET and providing complete and comprehensive coverage of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. Host Matt “Money” Smith, is joined by NFL Media analysts Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein to provide key analysis of the prospects throughout the on-field drills, as well to discuss NFL team needs and best player fits for the 2018 NFL Draft, Combine participant/pro player comparisons and Mock Drafts. NFL Now Livealso features interviews with head coaches and general managers as they evaluate the prospects for the upcoming draft. On the field, Maurice Jones-Drew provides commentary and analysis throughout the Combine along with James Palmer, while Colleen Wolfe provides interviews with Combine participants and monitors all of the social media activity surrounding the event

Social Media Coverage: NFL Media provides extensive coverage of the Combine on various social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Twitter amplify highlights of the top moments from Indianapolis, on-the-ground original social content capturing the top athletic achievements distributed across social networks, and delivery of original social content to all 32 NFL clubs. For the first time, the NFL will be coordinating with some of the top college football programs to share, create and amplify social content from Indianapolis

NFL Media 2018 NFL Scouting Combine Talent

Bucky Brooks Analyst

David Carr Analyst

Charles Davis Analyst

Rich Eisen Host

Michael Irvin Analyst

Daniel Jeremiah Analyst

Kimberly Jones Reporter

Maurice Jones-Drew Analyst

Steve Mariucci Analyst

Mike Mayock Analyst

Willie McGinest Analyst

Shaun O’Hara Analyst

James Palmer Reporter

Ian Rapoport NFL Network Insider

Deion Sanders Analyst

Peter Schrager Host

Andrew Siciliano Host

Melissa Stark Host

Matt “Money” Smith Host

Steve Smith Sr. Analyst

LaDainian Tomlinson Analyst

Colleen Wolfe Host

Lance Zierlein Analyst

Following is the NFL Network day-by-day Combine coverage schedule (all times listed in ET):

Monday, February 26

7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE

10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air

1:00 PM – Elite 11 – Episode 1

1:30 PM – Elite 11 – Episode 2

2:00 PM – Elite 11 – Episode 3

2:30 PM – Elite 11 – Episode 4

3:00 PM – Elite 11 – Episode 5

3:30 PM – Elite 11 – Episode 6

4:00 PM – NFL Up to the Minute – LIVE

5:00 PM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Backs

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

9:00 PM – Breaking Ground: A Story of HBCU Football and the NFL

10:00 PM – A Football Life: Jerry Rice

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air

1:00 AM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Backs

Tuesday, February 27

7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE

10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air

1:00 PM – 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl

4:00 PM – NFL Up to the Minute – LIVE

5:00 PM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Linemen & Linebackers

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

9:00 PM – A Football Life: Jim Kelly

10:00 PM – A Football Life: Ken Stabler

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air

1:00 AM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Linemen & Linebackers

Wednesday, February 28

7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE

10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air

1:00 PM – Combine Press Conferences – LIVE

5:00 PM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

9:00 PM – A Football Life: Larry Fitzgerald

10:00 PM – A Football Life: Bruce Arians

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air

1:00 AM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

Thursday, March 1

7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE

10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air

1:00 PM – Combine Press Conferences – LIVE

5:00 PM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Running Backs, Offensive Linemen & Special Teams

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

9:00 PM – A Football Life: Brett Favre

10:00 PM – A Football Life: Doug Flutie

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air

1:00 AM – 2017 NFL Scouting Combine – Running Backs, Offensive Linemen & Special Teams

Friday, March 2

7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE

9:00 AM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Running Backs, Offensive Linemen & Special Teams – LIVE

3-hour edition airs at 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 12 Midnight ET

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

Encores at 11:00 PM ET

Saturday, March 3

9:00 AM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Tight Ends – LIVE

3-hour edition airs at 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 12 Midnight ET

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

Encores at 11:00 PM ET

Sunday, March 4

9:00 AM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Linemen & Linebackers – LIVE

3-hour edition airs at 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 12 Midnight ET

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

Encores at 11:00 PM ET

Monday, March 5

7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE

9:00 AM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Backs – LIVE

Complete re-air at 2:00 PM ET & 3-hour edition at 8:00 PM & 12 Midnight ET

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE

Encores at 11:00 PM ET

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