The NFL released the complete list of 2026 NFL Scouting Combine invites on Wednesday. A total of 319 players were invited to compete at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Feb. 23 to March 2. The 2026 NFL Draft is taking shape.
As per usual, a bunch of prospects were also snubbed. Last year, combine snubs included Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Shaun Dolac, and Will Sheppard, among others. We've compiled a list of 2026 NFL Scouting Combine snubs.
Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
It's strange to see so many National Championship winners snubbed, but Indiana is clearly a program that is still capturing success. Starting running back Kaelon Black absolutely deserved an opportunity to compete in Indianapolis. A six-year college participant, Black broke out in 2025, rushing for 1,040 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Tyren Montgomery, WR, John Carroll
It's typically not shocking to see a D-III wide receiver not get an invite, but John Carroll's Tyren Montgomery should have been an exception. Montgomery received a late call-up to this year's Panini Senior Bowl and took full advantage of the opportunity by being a routine standout at practice.
Mikail Kamara, EDGE, Indiana
Mikail Kamara is another Indiana standout who failed to receive an invite. It's another head scratcher. The former James Madison standout has several campaigns of production on his resume, having compiled 17.5 sacks across 2023-24. Kamara's production regressed in 2025, but he was still a 15-game starter for the National Champions.
Riley Mahlman, OT, Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a blueblood program when it comes to producing offensive line talent. It's surprising to see Riley Mahlman among this year's snubs. Mahlman started 37 games at left and right tackle across his final three seasons of college football. The Badgers standout is a draftable talent.
Cyrus Allen, WR, Cincinnati
Cincinnati wide receiver Cyrus Allen was another Panini Senior Bowl standout. Allen is a speedy take-the-top-off receiver with impressive acceleration. He produced 13 touchdowns on 51 receptions this past campaign. He'll stretch the field for an NFL offense next season.
Landon Robinson, DL, Navy
Navy interior defensive lineman Landon Robinson is a big-bodied producer. The Midshipmen defender registered 6.5 sacks in 2025, exiting the program with 14.0 career sacks at nose tackle. Robinson is a proven run stopper with some pass-rushing chops. He belongs in Indianapolis.
Cole Wisniewski, SAF, Texas Tech
Cole Wisniewski was a physical tone setter for Texas Tech's defense this past season. The Sparta, Wisconsin, native registered 78 tackles, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one sack. The Red Raiders' defense was in the spotlight in 2025, so Wisniewski's absence from the combine invite list was unexpected.
Connor Tollison, OL, Missouri
Connor Tollison leaves Missouri as a fifth-year player and three-year starter at center. Tollison helped anchor an offensive line that was recognized on the midseason Watch List for the Joe Moore Award. He started more than 40 career games in the SEC.
