National Scouting Combine Launches “Next Gen” Bringing Elite Evaluation to the Nation’s Youth

For nearly two decades, the National Scouting Combine has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected evaluation platforms in football—serving as a proven pathway for athletes pursuing opportunities at the professional level. Now, that same level of structure, data, and exposure is being brought to the next generation.

Introducing  Next Gen Combines 

Next Gen is the official youth division of the National Scouting Combine, designed to give middle school and high school athletes—both male and female—access to the same testing standards, evaluation systems, and developmental insight that have helped thousands of athletes advance their careers. 

This is not a camp.

This is not a clinic.

This is a measurable, data-driven experience built to show athletes exactly where they stand—and where they can go.

A Proven System, Now Built for the Next Generation

At the core of Next Gen is the National Scouting Combine’s proprietary evaluation system. Athletes will participate in standardized athletic testing focused on key performance metrics such as speed, agility, explosiveness, and overall movement.

Each athlete receives a Proprietary Performance Report, powered by the Combine’s grading algorithm, which has been refined over nearly 20 years of operation. This allows athletes and families to clearly understand performance benchmarks and how they compare against peers across the country.

For parents, this means clarity.

For athletes, it means accountability.

For coaches, it means trusted data.

More Than Testing — Real Exposure & Real Opportunity

Next Gen goes beyond numbers.

Athletes will be evaluated in a professional environment by experienced coaches and performance staff who understand what it takes to compete at higher levels. The same network that has supported athletes at the national and professional level now extends its reach to youth athletes looking to build their future.

This creates early visibility—giving high school coaches and recruiters a reliable way to identify emerging athletic talent based on verified performance.

It’s not about hype.

It’s about real, measurable ability.

Built for Athletes. Designed for Families. Trusted by the Game.

For families unfamiliar with the National Scouting Combine, the mission is simple: provide a professional, standardized environment where athletes can be evaluated fairly and accurately.

As one of the largest and longest-running combines in the country—second only in scale to the NFL Scouting Combine—the organization has earned trust through consistency, credibility, and results.

Next Gen Combines extend that same philosophy to younger athletes, creating a structured pathway for development long before the recruiting process begins.

The Future Starts Earlier Than Ever

The landscape of sports is changing. Exposure is happening earlier. Development matters more than ever. And athletes who understand their performance—and how to improve it—gain a real advantage.

Next Gen was built to meet that moment.

It gives young athletes a starting point.

It gives families a roadmap.

And it gives the next wave of talent a chance to be seen.

Welcome to Next Gen.

The future of athletic evaluation starts now.