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2026 NFL Scouting Combine Kicks Off Next Week in Indianapolis
Chiefs GM Brett Veach to Speak at Event as Several Local Players Participate
Feb. 21, 2026 at 8:41pm
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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, a crucial pre-draft event for college football prospects, is set to take place next week in Indianapolis. The multi-day event will feature interviews, medical evaluations, and on-field workouts and drills as players look to impress NFL teams ahead of the 2026 Draft. Several players with connections to the Kansas City area are among the 319 invitees.
Why it matters
The NFL Scouting Combine is a key part of the pre-draft process, allowing teams to gather comprehensive data and information on top prospects. Strong performances can significantly boost a player's draft stock, while poor showings can hurt their chances. For the Chiefs and other local teams, the Combine provides an opportunity to evaluate talent from their own backyard.
The details
The Combine will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 26 to March 1. Chiefs GM Brett Veach is scheduled to speak to the media on Tuesday, February 24. Among the local prospects invited are several players from Kansas City-area high schools and universities, including Wyoming TE John Michael Gyllenborg (Rockhurst), Iowa OL Beau Stephens (Blue Springs), and University of Missouri players Kevin Coleman Jr., Chris McClellan, Toriano Pride Jr., Keagen Trost, Josiah Trotter, and Zion Young.
- The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off next week.
- Chiefs GM Brett Veach will speak to the media on Tuesday, February 24 at 11:15 a.m. CT.
- On-field drills will be broadcast live on NFL Network starting February 26.
- The Combine will run from February 26 to March 1.
The players
Brett Veach
General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.
John Michael Gyllenborg
Tight end from Wyoming, attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City.
Beau Stephens
Offensive lineman from Iowa, attended Blue Springs High School in Missouri.
Kevin Coleman Jr.
Wide receiver from the University of Missouri.
Chris McClellan
Defensive tackle from the University of Missouri.
What they’re saying
“The Combine which will once again take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis consists of interviews, medical evaluations, workouts and drills as part of a standardized, information-gathering event ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in April.”
— Matt McMullen
What’s next
NFL Network will provide live coverage of the on-field drills beginning on February 26, with different position groups taking the field each day.
The takeaway
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is a crucial event for college prospects looking to boost their draft stock, and the participation of several local players adds extra interest for Kansas City football fans. The comprehensive data gathered at the Combine will help shape team draft boards ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in April.
