You may or may not be aware of it, but one of the bigger events of the offseason took place over the weekend, the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. NFL hopefuls around the country come together to take part in medical checkups and different on-field events to help scouting departments around the league further evaluate each individual prospect.
While what takes place in Indianapolis at the combine is probably a little blown out of proportion considering it's often referred to as the "underwear Olympics", it is a valuable tool nonetheless. Players can both boost and lower their draft status depending on how they perform, but generally it typically just confirms what they've showed on film.