The NFL Scouting Mix at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is underway, with groups interviewing prospects, gathering medical data and extra.
On-field exercises begin Thursday (3 p.m. ET), when defensive linemen and linebackers run by drills, together with the 40-yard sprint. Defensive backs and tight ends will work out Friday (3 p.m. ET), adopted by quarterbacks, extensive receivers and operating backs Saturday (1 p.m. ET). O-lineman check Sunday (1 p.m. ET) and bench press Monday.
With that in thoughts, listed below are 5 gamers to observe Thursday:
Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell
In a narrative revealed Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso predicted Campbell (6-foot-3, 244 kilos) would check higher than some extensive receivers within the vertical soar and 40-yard sprint.
“Jihaad Campbell seems to be like a chiseled receiver-tight finish hybrid and on movie erupts to the soccer each single play,” wrote Trapasso. “He was really the No. 1 edge recruit within the nation again in 2022, according to 247 Sports, and he slimmed down at Alabama to man considered one of its off-ball linebacker positions.”
Campbell flashed elite athleticism all through the 2024 season, main the Crimson Tide in tackles (119 in 13 video games) and sacks (5).
A stable displaying on the mix may solidify his standing as a first-round decide. In his newest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers choosing Campbell with decide No. 19.
Texas A&M edge-rusher Shemar Stewart
Stewart (6-foot-5, 281 kilos) might be one of many mix’s largest risers.
In three seasons with the Aggies, he failed to supply spectacular numbers, recording simply 4.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. Groups could also be prepared to disregard these stats if he showcases his pace within the 40-yard sprint.
“He’ll run a low-4.5 (within the 40) at 280 and 6-5-plus,” Aggies D-line coach Sean Spencer just lately instructed The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman. “He can fly. At worst, I believe he’ll go 4.62, 4.63. I will be shocked if he would not break 4.60.”
In Tankathon’s latest mock draft, the Cincinnati Bengals take Stewart with decide No. 17.
Tennessee edge-rusher James Pearce Jr.
In Professional Soccer Focus’ way-too-early 2025 mock draft, Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman had Pearce because the No. 1 decide, however his inventory has dipped since.
On his up to date huge board, NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah listed Pearce as his No. 21 prospect.
In 13 video games in 2024, Pearce had 7.5 sacks and 13 TFLs. On the mix, nonetheless, the 6-foot-5, 243-pounder should show his lean body will not be a priority within the NFL.
“Pearce is aware of the right way to mess around blocks and has the pace to shut and sort out, however his base is of course slender and lacks bend,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein in a current scouting report. “He’ll want to enhance his power and approach as an NFL run defender.”
Michigan DT Kenneth Grant
Michigan teammate Mason Graham (6-foot-3, 320 kilos) is taken into account the most effective D-lineman within the class. Nonetheless, scouts should not overlook Grant, who posted a stellar 87.5 PFF run-defense grade in 12 video games.
“You are hoping and dreaming of this [New York Giants DT] Dexter Lawrence-type ascension for [Grant] as soon as he will get to the NFL,” Jeremiah instructed On3’s Clayton Sayfie. “Hasn’t put it collectively but, however it’s all in there.”
In his latest mock draft, Wasserman has the Arizona Cardinals buying and selling decide No. 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers and taking Grant with decide No. 22. He ought to climb draft boards if he aces the mix.
The Draft Network’s Mason Johnstone predicted Grant (6-foot-3, 342 kilos) “will run within the 4.8s or decrease” within the 40-yard sprint.
Oregon edge-rusher Jordan Burch
Burch (6-foot-6, 295 kilos) might be a sleeper heading into the mix. The South Carolina switch had a principally inconsistent faculty profession however broke out in 2024. In 10 video games, he logged profession highs in TFLs (11) and sacks (8.5).
Tankathon has the Washington Commanders taking Burch with decide No. 61 within the second spherical. If he checks effectively on the mix, he might go increased.
Feldman reported Burch has clocked a prime pace of 20.75 mph and has a 35-inch vertical soar. That may tie Los Angeles Rams edge-rusher Jared Verse’s vertical at the 2024 Combine. Verse, after all, received 2024 Defensive Rookie of the 12 months.
