NFL combine preview: Top quarterbacks and offensive players to watch

With college football and the NFL season behind us, football fans are now fixated on the next big thing on the sports calendar: the NFL Combine.

By Paris McGee Jr.

Indianapolis, Indiana - With college football and the NFL season behind us, football fans are now fixated on the next big thing on the sports calendar: the NFL Combine.

With college football and the NFL season behind us, football fans are now focused on the NFL Combine, kicking off from February 26 to March 4
With college football and the NFL season behind us, football fans are now focused on the NFL Combine, kicking off from February 26 to March 4  © Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

On Tuesday, the NFL unveiled the full roster of attendees for its 2024 scouting event, set to kick off from February 26 to March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.

Out of the 321 invitees, 14 top-rated college quarterbacks are gearing up to showcase their skills to scouts. This elite group includes two Heisman Trophy winners: Caleb Williams from USC (2022) and the current Heisman winner Jayden Daniels from LSU.

Joining them are standout players from the past season such as Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., JJ McCarthy, Sam Hartmann, Spencer Rattler, Devin Leary, Joe Milton III, Jordan Travis, and Bo Nix.

The NFL has also taken notice of top under-the-radar college quarterbacks including Kedon Slovis, Austin Reed, and Michael Pratt.

While players can choose to attend the combine without participating in all tests, those opting to showcase their throwing skills will be part of an exciting spectacle. Last year, talents like NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year CJ Stroud and the Colts' Anthony Richardson Jr. wowed audiences with their performances, setting a high bar for this year's participants.

Top offensive players to watch out for at the NFL Combine

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is widely projected as the top offensive draft prospect outside the quarterback position.
Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is widely projected as the top offensive draft prospect outside the quarterback position.  © CARMEN MANDATO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

This year's combine and draft class promises to be an exciting showcase featuring some of the most talented players in college football history.

Keep an eye on these standout offensive athletes as we approach the start of the NFL Combine:

Wide receivers

  • Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
  • Rome Odunze, Washington
  • Malik Nabers, LSU

Running backs

  • Jonathon Brooks, Texas
  • Trey Benson, Florida State
  • Blake Corum, Michigan

Tight ends

  • Brock Bowers, Georgia
  • Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
  • Cade Stover, Ohio State

Offensive tackles

  • Joe Alt, Notre Dame
  • Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
  • Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

Offensive lineman

  • Graham Barton, Duke
  • Zach Frazier, West Virginia
  • Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

Of all the offensive players expected to show up big at this year's combine, which player are you most pumped to watch?

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