Four Former Georgia Tech Stars Invited to NFL Combine

Haynes King, Ahmari Harvey, Keylan Rutledge and Eric Rivers to showcase skills at prestigious pre-draft event.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Four standout players from the Georgia Tech football team - Haynes King, Ahmari Harvey, Keylan Rutledge and Eric Rivers - have been invited to participate in the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The quartet is coming off strong final seasons that helped the Yellow Jackets reach a 9-4 record and a bowl game appearance.

Why it matters

The NFL Combine is a critical event for top college football players looking to boost their draft stock ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. For these four Georgia Tech players, the invitation represents a major opportunity to showcase their skills and impress NFL scouts, coaches and executives.

The details

King, Harvey, Rutledge and Rivers all had impressive 2025 seasons for Georgia Tech. King was named ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year, while Harvey, Rutledge and Rivers also earned significant accolades. The four players will look to build on their college success at the Combine, which features a variety of physical and mental tests designed to evaluate prospects' pro potential.

  • The NFL Scouting Combine will take place from February 23 to March 2, 2026 in Indianapolis.
  • The four Georgia Tech players previously competed in postseason all-star games in January 2026.

The players

Haynes King

The Georgia Tech quarterback was named ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year in 2025 after throwing for 2,951 yards and 14 touchdowns, while also rushing for 953 yards and 15 scores.

Ahmari Harvey

The Georgia Tech defensive back recorded 121 total tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss, 4 interceptions and 12 passes defended over his 4-year career with the Yellow Jackets.

Keylan Rutledge

The Georgia Tech offensive lineman earned First-Team All-ACC honors in both 2024 and 2025, and was also named a First-Team All-American and the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award winner in 2025.

Eric Rivers

The Georgia Tech wide receiver led the team in receiving yards (658) and tied for the lead in receptions (46) during the 2025 season, his lone year with the Yellow Jackets after previous stints at Memphis and Florida International.

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What’s next

The four Georgia Tech players will look to impress NFL scouts, coaches and executives at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis from February 23 to March 2, 2026.

The takeaway

The invitations to the NFL Combine for these four Georgia Tech standouts highlight the program's success in developing top talent and preparing players for the next level. Their performances at the prestigious event could go a long way in determining their professional futures.