We have changed what has become the “run of the mill” combine experience. Our combines enhance the way athletes are measured, tested, graded, and promoted to the next level.
For over 15 years, the National Scouting Combine (NSC) has provided coaches and scouts with a trusted platform to evaluate and recruit top talent. As the second-largest combine event behind the NFL Combine, the NSC delivers verified, professional-level testing and measurables that give recruiters confidence in every evaluation. The event consistently attracts hundreds of motivated athletes, many from smaller schools, offering rare access to hidden talent that often goes overlooked. By attending the NSC, coaches and scouts gain a unique opportunity to identify, connect with, and recruit athletes who are ready to compete at the next level.
The nation’s top draft-eligible athletes and free agents will gather at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida, for the 2026 National Scouting Combine and College All-Star Game Showcase. Returning for its second year at this premier venue, the NSC gives coaches and scouts direct access to verified testing, live competition, and one of the deepest pools of under-the-radar talent.
Ranked just behind the Senior Bowl and East/West Shrine Game, the NSC has built a trusted reputation as a premier evaluation event. With its roots at the Indianapolis Colts training facility and Grand Park Sports Campus, the NSC consistently delivers accurate measurables, professional structure, and real recruiting opportunities for coaches and scouts.
We provide the most comprehensive evaluation of an athlete and their athletic ability through the NSC Athletic Performance Report. Every athlete receives a detailed report at the conclusion of each National Event, giving them actionable insights and performance metrics to continue improving. At the same time, scouts and coaches gain access to a data-driven report that provides additional tools to more accurately assess the talent they observed on the field. This ensures every participant leaves the NSC with both knowledge and opportunity.
As the official hotel partner of the National Scouting Combine, Great Wolf Lodge Naples is the ideal home base for coaches, scouts, and recruiters.
Just steps from the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, the Lodge offers discounted room rates for all NSC participants.
With ample space for one-on-one meetings, multiple dining options including grab-and-go choices, and resort-style pools, everything you need is right on-site. Great Wolf Lodge makes it easy to stay close, stay comfortable, and make the most of your NSC scouting experience.
The Paradise Coast Sports Complex isn’t just a venue — it’s one of the premier sports destinations in the country. With state-of-the-art synthetic turf fields and a professional stadium setting, the complex creates the ideal stage for elite athletes to compete and showcase their abilities in a true game-day environment.
For coaches and scouts, this means a professional, organized setting designed for efficient evaluation and recruiting. The facility regularly hosts major events from national tournaments to elite showcases, ensuring a high-quality experience that maximizes your time on site. Attending the Combine at Paradise Coast offers a world-class environment to discover talent in beautiful, sunny Naples, Florida.