U.S. Army National Combine Testing Information 

Combine tests consist of body measurements, physical tests and position-specific drills. Physical tests are used to determine a player's size, speed, quickness and strength. Position drills allow players to demonstrate their ability in fundamental skill areas necessary for their position.

Body Measurements

• Height
  • Measured to 1/8th-of-an-inch.
• Weight
  • Measured to the nearest pound.

• Reach Measurement
  • Highest reach is measured with one arm fully extended over head (dominant arm).
  • Body Photo
  • The body portrait provides a visual image of a player's body type and build. 
  • Players are photographed from the front only.

Physical Tests

• 40 Yard Dash
  • Each player runs twice. Two times are recorded for each run.
• 20 Yard Short Shuttle (5-10-5)
  • The 20 yard short shuttle is a measure of quickness. Each player is timed twice, once to the left and once to the right. Both times are recorded.
• Vertical Jump
  • The vertical jump is a measure of lower body strength. The test is conducted using the Vertec measuring device. Each player jumps twice. The highest jump is scored.
• 185lb. Bench Press (optional and conducted during registration – Friday, January 6, 2012)
  • The 185 pound bench press is a measure of upper body strength. Each player completes as many repetitions as possible.

Position Drills

•  Quarterback
  • QB’s throw to TE’s, RB’s and WR's during 1-on-1 pass coverage.
•  Running Back/Linebacker
  • RB's run routes against LB's in 1-on-1 pass coverage.
• Tight End
  • TE's run routes against LB's in 1-on-1 pass coverage.
•  Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
  • WR's run routes against DB's in 1-on-1 pass coverage.
• Offensive/Defensive Line
  • OL/DL perform agility drills and 1-on-1 pass block vs. pass rush.

*NOTE: All Combine athletes are required to bring their own cleats for the Field Turf surface.