The Annual NFL Combine Workout is held in late February at Indianapolis, Indiana. Approximately 275 players at all positions are invited to attend this workout with travel, room and board expenses paid. In 2009, the Combine starts on February 18, and concludes on February 24. Different positions are brought in at different times and approximately 15 - 18 student athletes will be brought in at each position.

The format is based on 3 major areas: 1) a complete physical; 2) on-field workout including position specific; and 3) personal interviews that take place in the evening. This Combine is by Invitation Only to the players. Most invitations are sent out at the end of the year and should be received by the middle of January.