Two former IU football players will be representing the program at the 2025 NFL Draft Combine.
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke and interior defensive lineman C.J. West both received invitations according to the official announcement from the league on Thursday.
Rourke was one of just 15 quarterbacks invited to the annual event.
On his way to leading IU to an 11-2 season, Rourke set the Indiana single-season record for passing touchdowns (29) and produced just the fifth 3,000-yard passing season in program history with 3,042 yards. He finished among the top-10 in single-season total offense (3,007) and is just the seventh IU player to reach 3,000 yard of total offense in a single season.
Rourke dealt with a knee injury and also broke his throwing hand thumb during the season and played through both.
It is unclear how extensively Rourke will participate in the Combine after having postseason knee surgery. He is expected to be chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft.
West was honorable mention All-Big Ten following the 2024 season.
He was ranked as the No. 6 run defender (81.9) and No. 10 overall defender (76.9) among defensive interiors in the Big Ten per Pro Football Focus during the regular season.
West has enhanced his NFL outlook considerably in recent weeks with an impressive showing at the Shrine Bowl.
A total of 329 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s Combine, which will take place in Indianapolis from February 24 through March 3.
The Combine will be located at Lucas Oil Stadium. Live coverage will be available on the NFL Network and NFL+. Here is the schedule for the event by position:
- Thursday, February 27: Defensive line and linebacker drills — 3 p.m. ET
- Friday, February 28: Defensive back and tight end drills — 3 p.m. ET
- Saturday, March 1: Quarterback, running back and wide receiver drills — 1 p.m. ET
- Sunday, March 2-3: Offensive line drills – 1 p.m. ET
The 2025 NFL Draft runs from April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisc.
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