Four American Conference Players Earn NFL Combine Invites

Memphis, Navy, and UTSA send representatives to the annual scouting event in Indianapolis.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The NFL has released the list of 319 draft prospects invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, and the American Conference has four representatives from three different schools - Memphis, Navy, and UTSA. The invitees include offensive tackles Chris Adams and Travis Burke from Memphis, running back/wide receiver Eli Heidenreich from Navy, and running back Robert Henry Jr. from UTSA.

Why it matters

The NFL Combine is a crucial event for college football players looking to improve their draft stock ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. These four American Conference players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of scouts, coaches, and executives from all 32 NFL teams as they aim to take the next step in their professional careers.

The details

Chris Adams and Travis Burke, both offensive tackles from Memphis, earned invites to the Combine after strong college careers. Adams spent three seasons as a starter, including two at Memphis after transferring from Old Dominion. Burke, a 6'9" 315-pound tackle, started 33 games over his college career at Gardner-Webb, FIU, and Memphis. Navy's Eli Heidenreich is a versatile offensive weapon who left the Midshipmen as the program's all-time leading receiver. UTSA running back Robert Henry Jr. is coming off a 1,045-yard season and will look to impress at the Combine.

  • The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place from February 23 to March 2 in Indianapolis.
  • The four American Conference players received their Combine invitations earlier this week.

The players

Chris Adams

Offensive tackle from Memphis who spent three years as a full-time starter, including two at Memphis after transferring from Old Dominion.

Travis Burke

Offensive tackle from Memphis who started 33 games over his college career at Gardner-Webb, FIU, and Memphis.

Eli Heidenreich

Running back/wide receiver from Navy who left the Midshipmen as the program's all-time leading receiver.

Robert Henry Jr.

Running back from UTSA who rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2025 and finished his college career as the Roadrunners' third-leading rusher of all-time.

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The takeaway

The four American Conference players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine represent the conference's continued success in developing NFL-caliber talent. These players will have the opportunity to boost their draft stock and take the next step in their professional careers as they showcase their skills in front of league decision-makers.