Howie: AF1 leadership attends National Scouting Combine as league evaluates talent pipeline

Howie: AF1 leadership attends National Scouting Combine as league evaluates talent pipeline For players attending this week’s event, the National Scouting Combine offers exposure to multiple professional pathways. For leagues such as AF1, it provides a centralized environment to identify talent, verify performance metrics and begin roster planning well ahead of training camps. Howie Hanson […]

DJ Daniels Returns as National Scouting Combine Coach for 2026

DJ Daniels Returns as National Scouting Combine Coach for 2026 A Career Built Across Professional Football The National Scouting Combine is proud to welcome back DJ Daniels as a returning coach for the 2026 event, bringing decades of professional football experience across multiple leagues and levels of the game. Daniels’ résumé includes six seasons in […]

National Scouting Combine and USA Bobsled & Skeleton Continue Partnership Entering 2026

National Scouting Combine and USA Bobsled & Skeleton Continue Partnership Entering 2026 The National Scouting Combine is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with USA Bobsled & Skeleton, a collaboration that has helped connect elite athletic talent with Olympic-level opportunity since 2020. Expanding Athlete Pathways Beyond Football Over the past several years, the partnership has […]

Obic Seagulls Make History at the 2026 National Scouting Combine

Obic Seagulls Make History at the 2026 National Scouting Combine With the 2026 National Scouting Combine just days away, the Obic Seagulls, 17-time X-League Champions from Japan, are set to make history in Naples, Florida. This week, Defensive Lineman #99 Turota Sean Rei and Wide Receiver Mizoguchi Shunto will represent the Obic Seagulls at the National […]

Dryvebox at the National Scouting Combine

Dryvebox at the National Scouting Combine Elevating the After-Hours Experience The National Scouting Combine has long been defined by elite athletic evaluation, competition, and opportunity. With Dryvebox, that same standard now extends beyond the field—creating a premium after-hours environment where athletes, coaches, scouts, and sponsors can continue to compete, connect, and engage in a relaxed, social […]

Josh Wilson Returns as Coach for the 2026 National Scouting Combine in Naples

  Josh Wilson Returns as Coach for the 2026 National Scouting Combine in Naples The National Scouting Combine continues to strengthen its coaching staff for 2026 with the return of coach Josh Wilson, who will once again work hands-on with athletes in Naples, Florida. Wilson brings a well-rounded football background to the combine, shaped by his […]

Jay Wilson Brings a Lifetime of Football Perspective to the National Scouting Combine

Jay Wilson Brings a Lifetime of Football Perspective to the National Scouting Combine With more than six decades immersed in the game, Jay Wilson brings a rare, long-view perspective to his role as Director of Player Personnel for the National Scouting Combine. From early professional football opportunities in the original USFL to coaching and personnel […]

AF1 Head Coach Shawn Liotta to Attend 2026 National Scouting Combine in Naples

AF1 Head Coach Shawn Liotta to Attend 2026 National Scouting Combine in Naples The 2026 National Scouting Combine will welcome another key decision-maker from the professional ranks, as Shawn Liotta, Head Football Coach of the Michigan Arsenal, confirms his attendance at this year’s event in Naples, Florida. Liotta, who leads one of the newest franchises […]