The 2025 scouting combine is well under way at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., but the fun stuff is yet to come. Starting Thursday, the 329 pro football hopefuls who made the trek will begin workouts in hopes of impressing the many scouts and team reps watching and meticulously crafting their plans for draft day.

The NFL Scouting Combine has made it's way back to Indianapolis, Indiana and that means it officially feels like NFL Draft season! Later this week, we'll see which running backs run the fastest, which defensive backs are the most fluid and so much more.

From Penn State's Abdul Carter to Ohio State's Josh Simmons, there are several players Eagles fans should know before the combine starts. Here's how — and who — to watch this week in Indy.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss what factors compel NFL draft prospects to skip Scouting Combine workouts, including why some players prefer opportunities to connect with specific teams via interviews.