Three Illini Set for the NFL Combine

All-Time Illini at the NFL Combine

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three Illini will take part in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium from Feb. 25-March 1. QB Luke Altmyer, OL J.C. Davis, and OLB Gabe Jacas will interview and work out in front of NFL scouts and front office representatives from all 32 teams at the event televised by NFL Network.

Bret Bielema has sent 18 players to the NFL combine during his five seasons as Illinois head coach, the program's most ever over a five-year stretch.

Since 1987, a total of 79 players have represented Illinois at the NFL Combine. All-time results and records by Fighting Illini at the NFL Combine are available here. 

Live coverage of the NFL Combine begins at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday and lasts until 4 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 1. Fans can stream content from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on NFL+, including coverage of drills, live press conferences, insider analysis, and breakdowns of on-field drills.

The day-by-day coverage schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, Feb. 26 (2-7 p.m. CT): Defensive linemen, linebackers
• Friday, Feb. 27 (2-7 p.m. CT): Defensive backs, tight ends
• Saturday, Feb. 28 (12-7 p.m. CT): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
• Sunday, March 1 (12-4 p.m. CT): Offensive linemen

Illini Player IDs

Luke Altmyer - QB03 (Combine Bio)
J.C. Davis - OL18 (Combine Bio)
Gabe Jacas - DL44 (Combine Bio)

Illini Player Schedule

Wednesday, February 25
10 a.m. CT - Jacas Media

Thursday, February 26
1 p.m. CT - Jacas Workout

Friday, February 27
9:30 a.m. CT - Altmyer Media

Saturday, February 28
10:30 a.m. CT - Davis Media
12 p.m. CT - Altmyer Workout

Sunday, March 1
10 a.m. CT - Davis Workout