The entire offseason draft process is more important for small-school prospects than those who proved themselves at the highest level. The NFL combine in Indianapolis is another opportunity for lesser-known athletes to establish themselves among the elite.
Once considered big fish in small ponds, 25 non-FBS talents will be thrown into the deep end by competing with the very best college football has to offer starting Tuesday through the following Monday.
The combine is viewed as an athletic testing event where prospects run around "in their underwear." But the week's festivities extend beyond what's seen on the field.