The NFL has officially released the list of 319 prospects invited to the 2026 Scouting Combine, set to take place from February 23 through March 2 in Indianapolis. For Notre Dame, six offensive players made the cut - a modest showing by the program’s usual standards, but still packed with potential.
Here’s who’s heading to Indy from South Bend:
- RB Jeremiyah Love
- RB Jadarian Price
- WR Malachi Fields
- TE Eli Raridon
- OG Billy Schrauth
- OT Aamil Wagner
The headliner here is Jeremiyah Love, who’s drawing serious first-round buzz. In a recent mock draft, he was projected to land with the New Orleans Saints at No. 8 overall - a lofty spot that speaks volumes about his explosiveness and versatility out of the backfield.
Love has the kind of blend of speed, vision, and receiving ability that NFL teams covet in today’s game. If he tests well in Indy, don’t be surprised if his stock climbs even higher.
Malachi Fields and Billy Schrauth are also getting second-round projections, along with Jadarian Price. Fields, a physical wideout with strong hands and a knack for making contested catches, could boost his draft profile with a strong 40 time and clean route-running in drills.
Schrauth, meanwhile, brings a nasty streak in the trenches and could appeal to teams looking for plug-and-play interior linemen. Price, a dynamic runner in his own right, offers a different style than Love - more shiftiness and short-area burst - and could be a valuable Day 2 pickup for a team looking to bolster its backfield depth.
Tight end Eli Raridon and tackle Aamil Wagner round out the Irish invitees. Raridon has battled injuries in his college career but has flashed the kind of athleticism and blocking ability that NFL teams love in a developmental tight end. Wagner, with his length and footwork, has upside as a tackle prospect, and the Combine will be a big opportunity for him to show how far he’s come technically.
But here’s the surprising part:
Not a single Notre Dame defender received an invite.
That marks the fewest total invitees from the program since 2023, when just four Irish players made the trip to Indy. For context, Notre Dame sent eight players to the Combine in both 2024 and 2025.
So while the offensive talent is clearly there this year, the absence of defensive representation is notable - and could spark some questions about the state of that side of the ball in South Bend.
**Around the country, the usual powerhouses are well represented. **
Texas A&M leads the way with 13 invitees, followed closely by Alabama (12), and then Ohio State and LSU with 11 each. Notably, Ohio State’s group includes Lorenzo Styles Jr., the former Notre Dame wide receiver who transferred to the Buckeyes in 2023 and made the switch to defensive back.
Talk about a full-circle moment - now he’s headed to the Combine as a DB.
Indiana, fresh off its national title run, is sending nine players - including Pat Coogan, another former Irish player who transferred and thrived. Coogan started at center for the Hoosiers and capped off his season with Rose Bowl MVP honors. It’s a reminder of how fluid the college football landscape has become, with the transfer portal playing a major role in shaping rosters and, now, Combine representation.
Among Notre Dame’s 2025 opponents, Texas A&M and Miami each had double-digit invitees, while USC - always a measuring stick game for the Irish - had seven. Arkansas, another team on the Irish schedule, matched Notre Dame with six.
Here’s a quick look at the schools with the most 2026 NFL Combine invites:
- Texas A&M - 13
- Alabama - 12
- Ohio State - 11
- LSU - 11
- Miami - 10
- Georgia - 10
- Oklahoma - 10
- Clemson - 9
- Florida - 9
- Penn State - 9
- Indiana - 9
- Oregon - 9
- Iowa - 9
- Texas - 8
- Texas Tech - 8
- Michigan - 8
- USC - 7
- Notre Dame - 6
- Missouri - 6
- Tennessee - 6
- Auburn - 6
- Arkansas - 6
So while Notre Dame may not have the volume of past years, the quality of their offensive prospects - especially with a potential top-10 pick in Jeremiyah Love - keeps them firmly on the radar as we head into Combine season. Expect these six to make the most of their shot in Indy, where 40 times, shuttle drills, and interviews can change a player’s draft trajectory in a matter of days.