Mississippi State football wide receiver Brenen Thompson is in Indianapolis, IN for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Thompson, a record-setting player for the Bulldogs last season, will meet with NFL teams and go through drills to, ideally, boost his prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Here's how you can watch Thompson at the Combine on Saturday and what you need to know about the event...
How to watch the NFL Combine on Saturday
Saturday's action at the NFL Combine will air on the NFL Network, available through most TV or streaming providers. For those without a TV or streaming provider, FuboTV offers a free trial and features the NFL Network.
What time does the NFL Combine start on Saturday?
Saturday's NFL Combine positional drills will begin a 12:00 PM CT. Starting at 11:00 AM CT, the NFL Network will air NFL Combine Today will analysis leading into Saturday's positional drills.
Which positions are working out at the NFL Combine on Saturday?
With Brenen Thompson taking the field, wide receiver will obviously be one of the positions featured during Saturday's action. And it's a big day for offense overall at the NFL Combine. Quarterbacks and running backs will workout alongside the wideouts.
What drills take place at the NFL Combine?
Combine participants can choose to go through several drills that test their overall athleticism. These include...
- 40-yard dash
- Broad jump
- Vertical jump
- 20-yard shuttle
- 3-cone drill
- Bench Press
There are position-specific drills as well. For Brenen Thompson at WR, the most famous of these is the "Gauntlet", in which receivers look to make several, quick catches in succession from opposite directions while running across the field. WRs also showcase their ability by running routes and catching passes from the QBs working out at the Combine.
What is the NFL Combine 40-yard dash record?
Brenen Thompson is known for his speed, which means his 40-yard dash will be a must-watch on Saturday. He'll look to challenge the NFL Combine record for the drill of 4.21 seconds, belonging to former Texas Longhorn and current Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy in 2024. Breaking that record could be a tall order, but Thompson is certainly in the running to be the fastest player at this year's Combine.