The 2024 NFL combine is nearly here in Indianapolis, which means we’ll get to start the talk over which players saw their stock rise thanks to their 40 times, shuttle runs, vertical leaps and bench press.
But when it comes to the combine, there’s always one trend that’s noteworthy: it’s rare that the big-name quarterbacks throw in Indy, choosing instead to show off their arms at their respective pro days on home turf. Some of the other quarterbacks do choose to throw at the combine.
That’ll reportedly be the case both ways later this week. Let’s run down some big names and what they’ll do.
Caleb Williams, USC: Will not throw
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He’ll throw on his Pro Day.
Potential top overall pick #USC QB Caleb Williams will wait until his Pro Day to throw and workout for scouts, sources say. He’ll be in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, but not throw for teams. pic.twitter.com/uITGKO9c37
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2024
Jayden Daniels, LSU: Will not throw
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He, too, will skip tossing.
#LSU QB Jayden Daniels, one of the NFL Draft’s top QBs, plans to throw at his Pro Day rather than the NFL Combine, sources say. He’ll be in Indy for interviews and meetings, but not work out. pic.twitter.com/nci8RXI9Kr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2024
J.J. McCarthy, Michigan: Will throw
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Report is that he’ll throw.
Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy will throw at the Combine in front of NFL evaluators, sources tell @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/4n59QlUJaS
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 26, 2024
Drake Maye, North Carolina: Will not throw
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No throwing from him!
North Carolina QB and projected top three pick Drake Maye is not expected to throw at the Combine, sources tell @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/TPEgGVx7W6
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 27, 2024
Michael Penix Jr., Washington: Will throw
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Looks like we’ll see him throw:
#Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. will throw at next week’s NFL Scouting Combine, per source. pic.twitter.com/ckYSaAO09t
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 22, 2024
Bo Nix, Oregon: Will throw
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Another QB prospect who will reportedly throw:
Sources: Oregon QB Bo Nix will throw at next week’s NFL Combine.
Nix also plans to workout during the school's pro day on March 12th alongside WR Troy Franklin, RB Bucky Irving, and C Jackson Powers-Johnson. pic.twitter.com/FJsGm9lAnY
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 23, 2024
Spencer Rattler, South Carolina: Will throw
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He’ll throw!
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler will throw at the Combine in front of NFL evaluators, sources tell @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/ohZbELiEdo
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) February 26, 2024
