It's finally here! The NFL Combine workouts officially begin this week, and three Texas football players have the chance to skyrocket up 2026 NFL Draft boards with great performances. Measurements and off-field-only work take place earlier in the week, so Longhorn Nation will have to wait a few days before they can watch their guys work out on the field.
Here's the on-field workout schedule for the week in Indianapolis:
Thursday, 2:00PM CST:
- Kickers
- Defensive linemen
- Linebackers
Friday, 2:00PM CST:
- Tight ends
- Defensive backs
Saturday, 12:00PM CST:
- Quarterbacks
- Wide receivers
- Running backs
Sunday, 12:00PM CST:
- Offensive linemen
Though every Texas player invited has a big opportunity to increase their draft stock, three specific players could absolutely explode with their on-field performance this week:
Taaffe has been getting a little more love lately due to his smarts and processing speed before the snap, but he could be the talk of the town in Indy if he puts up some good testing numbers. Everyone knows that he's not the fastest player when it comes to running in a straight line, but he should shine in the agility and explosion testing, such as the shuttle and vertical/broad jump.
Some analysts are currently sleeping on Campbell right now based on their pre-draft player rankings and projections. No, he's not going to end up being a top 5 offensive guard in the class, but he could find his way creeping up into the middle rounds with a solid 3-cone and shuttle drill time. He's an excellent puller and gap/down blocker; he just needs to show the scouts that he has the movement skills to succeed at the NFL level.
Moore is currently seen as a "tweener", having the athleticism of a linebacker but also the twitch and pass-rushing prowess to stick as a situational edge rusher. Though being a hybrid-type of player in today's NFL isn't as valuable as it once was, Moore is a playmaker who was an impactful piece of Texas' defense. He's a wildcard in terms of predicting what drills he'll do well in, but if he stands out in a lot of them, he could experience a pretty nice NFL Combine glowup.