The 2026 NFL Combine starts today — Here's the schedule for Washington's 5 invitees

Over the next eight days, the Indianapolis Colts’ iconic Lucas Oil Stadium will be abuzz with a swarm of scouts, front office personnel, and journalists. All have gathered for the 2026 NFL Combine, where they’ll examine the physical and mental fortitude of the 319 college football players who have been invited.

This year, five Huskies were invited to compete. However, Washington doesn’t have any invitees at linebacker, defensive line, or special teams, so fans will likely have to wait until at least Tuesday, Feb. 24 to hear any Husky-related news. That’s when the combine will begin for…

Tacario Davis & Ephesians Prysock

On Tuesday, senior cornerbacks Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock will undergo registration, orientation, and pre-examination. Until Thursday, they’ll conduct interviews with any interested teams. The interviews will be private, but reports could get out which might affect a player’s draft stock before they participate in any drills.

Defensive backs and tight ends will undergo medical evaluations on Wednesday and into Thursday, when they’ll also meet with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and the media. I wouldn’t expect to hear too much news regarding either corner, as neither is a highly-projected prospect, but we’re likely to get a soundbyte or two.

Friday is when the action will really kick off, as Davis and Prysock will be measured and compete against 51 other defensive backs (and one another) in on-field drills like the 40-yard dash and vertical jump. Earlier this month, I named the backpedal-and-react drill as an important one to watch for Davis, and the 40-yard dash as a drill where Prysock could elevate his stock.

Defensive backs and tight ends will then leave Indianapolis on Saturday, but not before competing in the bench press. Pure strength isn’t generally important for cornerbacks, but both Davis and Prysock will want to do well. Both stand 6-foot-4, and scouts will want to ensure they’ve got enough power to hold up against the more compact athletes they’ll be trying to tackle.

Denzel Boston & Jonah Coleman

Like the defensive backs and tight ends, wide receiver Denzel Boston and running back Jonah Coleman will begin their draft process on Tuesday. However, Boston and Coleman will get access to a fourth day of team interviews (as will all other wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks) while the defensive backs and tight ends participate in drills.

For Boston and Coleman, who will almost certainly be Washington’s two highest-drafted players this year, Friday’s media interviews could be interesting. Boston will likely receive significant attention as a first-round prospect. Coleman should too, as he’s considered one of the class’ five best running backs by both ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Pro Football Focus (PFF).

Things will get even more interesting on Saturday when measurements and on-field drills take place. Boston’s ball skills, polished route-running, and strong hands should shine when he’s catching passes from the quarterbacks, and his skills should translate fairly well in the agility drills. He’s going to measure well at 6-foot-4 and over 200 pounds, and he’s probably a decent 40-yard dash away from cementing his status as a first-round pick.

The results of Coleman's measurements will be interesting to read. He’s currently listed at 5-foot-9 and 228 pounds, but teams could get nervous if he comes in shorter or heavier. Coleman may instead have chosen to drop some weight for the 40-yard dash, three-cone drill and shuttle drill. That could be a wise choice, as I believe Coleman’s showing in the agility drills could determine whether teams view him as a starting-caliber back or a short-yardage rotational piece.

Boston and Coleman will conclude their combines on Sunday with the bench press, which could be important for both. If Boston can display strength proportional to his size, he could entice teams with his potential as a run-blocker. If the densely-built Coleman shines here, he’ll show promise as a pass-blocker, where he’ll need to excel if he wants to get reps as a three-down back.

Carver Willis

I expect Carver Willis, who was Washington’s primary left tackle in 2025 after transferring in from Kansas State, to improve his draft stock at this year’s combine. Willis was a solid pass-blocker for the Huskies but was more successful as a run-blocker thanks to his quickness and athleticism. He’s already an appealing late-round prospect due to his positional versatility, and he could add to his resumé with a strong day of testing. 

Husky fans will have to wait and see. Like his offensive teammates, Willis will be allowed four days of team interviews while he completes his various other tasks. The offensive line’s interview period stretches from Wednesday through Saturday, when they’ll also meet with the media.

Willis will participate in the last round of on-field drills and measurements on Sunday. His arm length is sure to hold back his draft stock, and may cause some teams to view him solely as a guard, but they’ll have had four days of interviewing time to figure that out. Once the measuring tapes are put away, I expect Willis to impress scouts with quick feet, solid explosiveness, and palpable top-end speed.

Willis will then put an end to Washington’s 2026 combine showing on Monday with the bench press, which could be even more important if the former Husky’s shorter arms push him inside to guard. A strong performance on the bench could win over anyone worried about how Willis might perform in the confined slugfests which guards make their livings in.

Where and when to watch on-field drills

The on-field drills, which will begin on Thursday with the linebackers, defensive linemen, and special teamers, will air live on NFL Network and stream on NFL+ starting at noon PST. Prysock and Davis will run on-field drills with the defensive backs and tight ends starting on Friday at noon, and will finish with bench press on Saturday.

Saturday’s on-field drills will air at 10 a.m., and will feature Boston and the receivers, Coleman and the running backs, and all quarterbacks. They’ll perform their bench press on Sunday. Willis will run drills on Sunday at 10 a.m. and will bench press on Monday, though Monday’s bench session does not seem as though it will be broadcast on television.