NFL combine: When Sam Howell, Ikem Ekwonu and other players from Triangle can be seen
Hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis this week for the 2022 NFL scouting combine. Drills begin Thursday.
Eight players from Triangle schools will participate in the combine, which will be broadcast on NFL Network. Will N.C. State left tackle Ikem Ekwonu show that he’s worthy of being selected No. 1 overall? Will UNC quarterback Sam Howell solidify a first-round spot?
Here is a look at the 2022 NFL combine schedule and which players from the Triangle will participate.
Thursday, March 3 - TE, QB, WR
Running (40-yard dash) starts at 4 p.m.
Sam Howell - Quarterback - North Carolina
Friday, March 4 - OL, RB
Running starts at 4 p.m.
Zonovan Knight - Running back - NC State
Ty Chandler - Running back - North Carolina
Joshua Ezeudu - Offensive line - North Carolina
Marcus McKethan - Offensive line - North Carolina
Ikem Ekwonu - Offensive line - NC State
Saturday, March 5 - DL, LB
Running starts at 4 p.m.
Jeremiah Gemmel - Linebacker - North Carolina
Sunday, March 6 - PK, DB
PK workout 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Trenton Gill - Punter - NC State
