Even though the pads aren’t on, there is no hitting and just one guy instead of 22 is on the field, the NFL Scouting Combine is still a major factor for college football players trying to catch the eye of pro teams.
For former Boise State players Jeremy McNichols and Tanner Vallejo, this week’s combine will be very important for different reasons. McNichols will have shoulder surgery soon after, while Vallejo had wrist surgery in November, making this a chance to show teams he is worthy of a draft pick. One other Gem State player, Idaho kicker/punter Austin Rehkow, is among the 330 invited players.