9 Indiana Football Players Showcase Skills at NFL Combine

Hoosiers set program record with most invitees to prestigious pre-draft event

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:26pm

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A program-record nine Indiana football players are representing the Hoosiers at the 2026 NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. Each player will participate in media availabilities to discuss their college careers and NFL aspirations.

Why it matters

The NFL Combine is a crucial event for college players looking to improve their draft stock ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Indiana sending a record number of players showcases the growing talent and competitiveness of the Hoosiers' football program under head coach Tom Allen.

The details

The nine Indiana players participating in the NFL Combine are: D'Angelo Ponds (DB), Louis Moore (DB), Riley Nowakowski (TE), Fernando Mendoza (QB), Elijah Sarratt (WR), Omar Cooper Jr. (WR), Roman Hemby (RB), Pat Coogan (OL), and Aiden Fisher (LB). Each player will have a 15-minute media availability session spread out from Thursday through Saturday of the combine.

  • The NFL Combine is taking place from February 26-28, 2026 in Indianapolis.
  • The Indiana players' media availabilities are scheduled from Thursday, February 26 through Saturday, February 28.

The players

D'Angelo Ponds

Defensive back for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Louis Moore

Defensive back for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Riley Nowakowski

Tight end for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Fernando Mendoza

Quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Elijah Sarratt

Wide receiver for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Omar Cooper Jr.

Wide receiver for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Roman Hemby

Running back for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Pat Coogan

Offensive lineman for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

Aiden Fisher

Linebacker for the Indiana Hoosiers football team.

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What’s next

The NFL Draft will take place in late April 2026, where these Indiana players will look to hear their names called and begin their professional football careers.

The takeaway

Indiana's record-setting number of NFL Combine invitees showcases the continued growth and development of the Hoosiers' football program under head coach Tom Allen. These players will have a chance to impress NFL scouts and improve their draft stock ahead of the upcoming draft.