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Rivers set for NFL Scouting Combine
2/28/2022 10:15:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State football legacy running back Ronnie Rivers accepted an invitation to the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine last month, and looks toward competing at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. this week in front of scouts from across the NFL. The 2022 combine runs from Mar. 1-7 with a total of 324 prospects set to participate.
Rivers is one of 14 players from around the Mountain West participating at the combine this season - Air Force (1), Boise State (1), Colorado State (1), Fresno State (1), Nevada (3), San Diego State (6), and Wyoming (1).
Tentative Schedule of Events
March 3: QB, WR, TE
March 4: RB, OL, ST
March 5: DL, LB
March 6: DB
Athletes will participate in the following on-field drills:
HOW TO WATCH
The NFL Network will stream 50 hours of live coverage from the combine. A breakdown of the coverage is:
Live NFL Network coverage of the 2022 NFL Combine is available across devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app and NFL Network app for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers. Visit NFL.com/watch for more information on how to watch.
Rivers finished his Bulldog career as Fresno State's all-time leading scorer. Having played five years in a Bulldog uniform, Rivers is the Fresno State record holder in career touchdowns scored (52), rushing touchdowns (40), receiving touchdowns by a running back (12), receiving yards by a running back (1,417) and pass receptions by a running back (150). He left as second in program history in rushing attempts (672), third in career rushing yards (3,417), and fourth in career all-purpose yards (5,208).
Rivers is the sixth Bulldog in the last three seasons to earn an invitation to the NFL scouting combine. Mykal Walker and Netane Muti were the last to be invited, participating in 2020. Both Muti (Denver Broncos) and Walker (Atlanta Falcons) were drafted in that year's NFL Draft and have seen game action on Sundays with their organizations.
Since 2011, Rivers is the 20th Bulldog to earn an invitation to the event but just the second running back in that time. He is the first Bulldog RB to receive an invitation since Robbie Rouse in 2013.
For more information on the NFL Scouting Combine, and for a full list of participants, visit the NFL.com.
All of Fresno State's draft-eligible players will take part in its own Pro Day at Bulldog Stadium. More information on Fresno State's Pro Day will be announced soon.
Fresno State NFL Scouting Combine Invitation History (Since 2011)
* Drafted in the NFL Draft that season
Other Pro-Football Updates:
The United States Football League (USFL), a new professional-level football league held its first-ever draft on Feb. 22-23, 2022. Former Bulldog wide receiver Delvon Hardaway (2013-18) was selected as the fifth pick in the 16th round to the Pittsburgh Maulers.
The inaugural USFL football season begins on April 16. More information on the league and its teams can be found here.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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Rivers is one of 14 players from around the Mountain West participating at the combine this season - Air Force (1), Boise State (1), Colorado State (1), Fresno State (1), Nevada (3), San Diego State (6), and Wyoming (1).
Tentative Schedule of Events
March 3: QB, WR, TE
March 4: RB, OL, ST
March 5: DL, LB
March 6: DB
Athletes will participate in the following on-field drills:
- 40-yard dash
- Bench press
- Vertical jump
- Broad jump
- 3-cone drill
- 20-yard shuttle
- 60-yard shuttle
HOW TO WATCH
The NFL Network will stream 50 hours of live coverage from the combine. A breakdown of the coverage is:
- Seven hours of live coverage of quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends from 1 p.m. PT to 8 p.m. PT on March 3.
- Six hours of live coverage of running backs, offensive linemen and special teams from 1 pm. PT to 7 p.m. PT on March 4.
- Five hours of live coverage of defensive linemen and linebackers from 1 p.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT on March 5.
- Five hours of live coverage of defensive backs from 11 a.m. PT to 4 p.m. PT on March 6.
Live NFL Network coverage of the 2022 NFL Combine is available across devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app and NFL Network app for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers. Visit NFL.com/watch for more information on how to watch.
Rivers finished his Bulldog career as Fresno State's all-time leading scorer. Having played five years in a Bulldog uniform, Rivers is the Fresno State record holder in career touchdowns scored (52), rushing touchdowns (40), receiving touchdowns by a running back (12), receiving yards by a running back (1,417) and pass receptions by a running back (150). He left as second in program history in rushing attempts (672), third in career rushing yards (3,417), and fourth in career all-purpose yards (5,208).
Rivers is the sixth Bulldog in the last three seasons to earn an invitation to the NFL scouting combine. Mykal Walker and Netane Muti were the last to be invited, participating in 2020. Both Muti (Denver Broncos) and Walker (Atlanta Falcons) were drafted in that year's NFL Draft and have seen game action on Sundays with their organizations.
Since 2011, Rivers is the 20th Bulldog to earn an invitation to the event but just the second running back in that time. He is the first Bulldog RB to receive an invitation since Robbie Rouse in 2013.
For more information on the NFL Scouting Combine, and for a full list of participants, visit the NFL.com.
All of Fresno State's draft-eligible players will take part in its own Pro Day at Bulldog Stadium. More information on Fresno State's Pro Day will be announced soon.
Fresno State NFL Scouting Combine Invitation History (Since 2011)
| 2022 Ronnie Rivers - RB |
2016-18 None |
2013 Robbie Rouse - RB Phillip Thomas - S* |
| 2020 Netane Muti - OL* Mykal Walker - LB* |
2015 Tyeler Davison - DL* Josh Harper - WR Derron Smith - DB* |
2012 Devon Wylie - WR* |
| 2019 Jeff Allison - LB Mike Bell - S KeeSean Johnson - WR* |
2014 Davante Adams - WR* Isaiah Burse - WR Derek Carr - QB* Marcel Jensen - TE |
2011 Chris Carter - DL* Ryan Colburn - QB Jamel Hamler - WR Andrew Jackson - OL* |
Other Pro-Football Updates:
The United States Football League (USFL), a new professional-level football league held its first-ever draft on Feb. 22-23, 2022. Former Bulldog wide receiver Delvon Hardaway (2013-18) was selected as the fifth pick in the 16th round to the Pittsburgh Maulers.
The inaugural USFL football season begins on April 16. More information on the league and its teams can be found here.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateFB
Instagram: Fresno_State_Football
Facebook: FresnoStateFootball
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