Eight former FCS players have been invited to the 2026 NFL Combine.
Last year saw 13 former FCS players get an invite. There were 15 FCS invites in 2024, nine in 2023, 21 in 2022, 13 in 2021, 12 in 2020, 14 in 2019, 20 in 2018, and 19 in 2017.
Past FCS Players At The NFL Combine
Players who played multiple years in the FCS and their final year in the FBS will be included. Those who played multiple years in the FBS to end their college careers won’t be included.
FCS Players In The 2026 NFL Combine
QB
Cole Payton, North Dakota State
RB
J’Mari Taylor, Virginia/North Carolina Central
WR
Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati/Lindenwood
Bryce Lance, North Dakota State
Jalen Walthall, Incarnate Word
OL
Evan Beerntsen, Northwestern/South Dakota State
DL
Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana
DB
Charles Demmings, Stephen F. Austin
date: 2026-02-12 00:56:00