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2016 NFL Combine: How To Watch And Who To Watch For

The 2016 NFL Combine is here and there are quite a few underdogs who made the watch list...the question is, who should we be on the lookout for?

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The top draft prospects in the country will be working out in front of scouts, coaches and a television audience and that means that you should do your duties as American citizens and watch the 2016 NFL Combine.

Over 300 players have been invited to this event, and with a draft that is only set up for 253 picks, each player will be looking to perform at maximum efficiency.  These events can be seen LIVE on the NFL Network, starting at 9 am, EST, as well as The NFL's Combine website.

Of course, we here at Underdog Dynasty only care about our mid-majors...so to help you figure out who to watch, we've made a comprehensive list below:

QUARTERBACKS:

Brandon Doughty, Western Kentucky; Jeff Driskel, Louisiana Tech; Paxton Lynch, Memphis;  Carson Wentz, North Dakota State; Josh Woodrum, Liberty

RUNNING BACKS:

Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State; Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech; Devon Johnson, Marshall

WIDE RECEIVERS:

DeMarcus Ayers, Houston; Keyarris Garrett, Tulsa; Johnny Holton, Cincinnati; Mekale McKay, Cincinnati; Chris Moore, Cincinnati; Tajae Sharpe, UMass

TIGHT ENDS:

Ben Braunecker, Harvard; Temarrick Hemingway, South Carolina State; Tyler Higbee, Western Kentucky; David Morgan, UTSA; Beau Sandland, Montana State

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN:

Parker Ehinger (OG), Cincinnati; Joe Haeg (OT), North Dakota State; Dominique Robertson (OT), West Georgia; Cole Toner (OT), Harvard

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:

Ronald Blair (DE), Appalachian State; Vernon Butler (DT), Louisiana Tech; James Cowser (DE), Southern Utah; Javon Hargrave (DT), South Carolina State; Matt Ioannidis (DT), Temple; Matt Judon (DE), Grand Valley State; Bronson Kaufusi (DE), BYU; DeVaunte Sigler (DT), Jacksonville State

LINEBACKERS:

Tyler Matakevich (OLB), Temple; Victor Ochi (OLB), Stony Brook; Montese Overton (OLB), East Carolina; Noah Spence (OLB), Eastern Kentucky

CORNERBACKS:

James Bradberry, Samford; William Jackson III, Houston; Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana; Leshaun Sims, Southern Utah; Ryan Smith, North Carolina Central; Tavon Young, Temple

SAFETIES:

Deiondre' Hall (S), Northern Iowa; DeAndre Houston-Carson (S), William & Mary; Miles Killebrew (SS), Southern Utah

SPECIALISTS:

Lac Edwards (P), Sam Houston State; John Lunsford (K), Liberty

The events will start tomorrow and finish on Monday, February 29.  Here is a comprehensive list of events that will be going on the next few days:

Day 1 Arrivals

Group 1 (PK, ST, OL), Group 2 (OL), Group 3 (RB)

Tuesday Feb. 23

Travel to Indianapolis - Registration - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays - Orientation - Interviews

Wednesday Feb. 24

Measurements - Medical Examinations - Media - Interviews

Thursday Feb. 25

NFLPA Meeting - Psychological Testing - Bench Press - Interviews

Friday Feb. 26

On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) - Departure from Indianapolis

Day 2 Arrivals

Group 4 (QB, WO), Group 5 (QB, WO), Group 6 (TE)

Wednesday Feb. 24

Travel to Indianapolis - Registration - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays - Orientation - Interviews

Thursday Feb. 25

Measurements - Medical Examinations - Media - Interviews

Friday Feb. 26

NFLPA Meeting - Psychological Testing - Bench Press - Interviews

Saturday Feb. 27

On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) - Departure from Indianapolis

Day 3 Arrivals

Group 7 (DL), Group 8 (DL), Group 9 (LB)

Thursday, Feb. 25

Travel to Indianapolis - Registration - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays - Orientation - Interviews

Friday Feb. 26

Measurements - Medical Examinations - Media - Interviews

Saturday Feb. 27

NFLPA Meeting - Psychological Testing - Bench Press - Interviews

Sunday Feb. 28

On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) - Departure from Indianapolis

Day 4 Arrivals

Group 10 (DB), Group 11 (DB)

Friday Feb. 26

Travel to Indianapolis - Registration - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays - Orientation - Interviews

Saturday Feb. 27

Measurements - Medical Examinations - Media - Interviews

Sunday Feb. 28

NFLPA Meeting - Psychological Testing - Bench Press - Interviews

Monday Feb. 29

On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) - Departure from Indianapolis

Which prospect are you most excited for? Who's just here to earn some free face time? Watch the combine and leave some comments while you ponder!