How many specific skills are measured at the NFL Scouting Combine?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 7

Answer: (C)

Six is the number of core athletic tests used at the NFL Scouting Combine. These six events are chosen because they cover speed, power, agility, and strength in ways that reflect how players move on the field. The 40-yard dash measures straight-line speed. The vertical jump and broad jump test lower-body power and explosiveness. The bench press gauges upper-body strength and endurance. The 20-yard shuttle and the three-cone drill assess agility and change-of-direction skills. While teams may add position-specific drills and other evaluations, the standard set of core events remains six, so that’s the number reflected in the question.