Five College Pro Days That Could Shake Up the 2026 NFL Draft

Dean Bruce|published: Thu 12th March, 16:57 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (DB20) speaks to media members during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

The pre-draft circuit has cleared significant hurdles with all-star games, including the Senior Bowl, and the star centerpiece at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Boards are stacked and player visits to team facilities and in-person interviews are in progress.

The next phase is the campus pro day circuit, which kicked off last week.

Now that the combine has come and gone, teams are sending scouts around the country to take a look at some of the players who either did not receive combine invites or did not complete tests in Indianapolis.

If you’re looking for stock changes, circle these five in your calendar.

Tennessee (March 31)

One of this year’s top cornerbacks, Jermod McCoy, chose to skip testing at the combine after spending a year recovering from an ACL injury. He has said that he plans on testing here, so we’ll get the chance to see if his athleticism was impacted. The pro day will also give scouts a chance to further look into edge rusher Joshua Josephs, who also skipped all testing at the Combine.

Auburn (March 24)

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldric Faulk (15) takes down Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn Tigers 28-14.

Defensive end Keldric Faulk should be a first-rounder. He chose to only do jumps at the combine, which highlighted some strong explosiveness, but didn’t answer any questions scouts had about his agility, skipping the 3-cone. Most of his teammates from his draft class also didn’t complete their testing, including offensive linemen Jeremiah Wright and Dillon Wade, who look to be late round prospects.

Washington (March 16)

Denzel Boston continues to waver in his draft position. There is concern he might test similarly to Keon Coleman and bounce out of the first round after mediocre initial combine tests.

The Washington pro day will be big for Boston’s stock, potentially solidifying exactly where he ranks in this stacked wide receiver class. Also in attendance will be Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock, two surprisingly strong initial performers at the combine.

Indiana (April 1)

Nov 15, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) motions to his team during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Despite winning a national championship and being very close to Indianapolis, the Hoosiers just can’t get the Combine’s respect.

They have two potential late-round players who were snubbed in edge rusher Mikail Kamara and running back Kaelon Black. Both Kamara and Black have the statistical performances to show they’re strong players, now we just need to see the testing.

Heisman winner and projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza didn't work out at the combine, guaranteeing he'll see a crowd in Bloomington. He said part of his plan was to bring more attention to teammates in this setting.

Penn State (March 18)

One of the combine snubs most likely to blow up testing is Nolan Rucci, a former five-star recruit highly touted for his movement skills. While sometimes a lack of a combine invite signals limited NFL interest, he’ll definitely spark some watches after a strong performance.

It will also be worth monitoring if Drew Allar takes on any tests or if he is still recovering from a season-ending leg injury.

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