In Superstar mode ofMadden NFL 26, the Combine is where you get to show off your custom athlete’s skills, hopefully becoming a #1 pick in the future. While there will be plenty of tests for physical attributes, the Combine Interview lets teams get to know you off the field. Giving the best answers to interview questions will skyrocket a team’s opinion of you, elevating your position in the draft.
Some answers during the Combine Interview will affect your athlete’s Sphere of Influence, or the system that connects different people to your character. Certain characters can provide boosts for you, making your athlete more desirable in the draft. Different members in your Sphere can also unlock other improvements later, but only after you arerecruited to an established team.
Every Scouting Combine Interview Answer (& What They Do)
See What Bonuses Come From Different Responses
There are10 possible questions during the Combine Interview, with some only being available if your athlete is playing a certain position. For example, Linebacker athletes get one unique question that Wide Receivers or Defensive Linemen wouldn’t get. However, those latter positions would also get a distinct question that Linebacker athletes would never see.
No answer is considered"wrong"in the Interview, buteach answer provides a different bonus compared to the other available options. While some answers are best for the success of your Superstar on the field, others might be better for long-termfranchise goals inMadden 26.
Each question in the Combine Interview is multiple choice, with more than one possible response. This gives you different bonuses to choose from as you find the answers that work best for you.
The table below provides a detailed look at each question and its possible answers, including what those responses will reward you with:
Possible Answers
Bonus/Rewards
“It’s Super Bowl week and you witness your star teammate violating curfew, how do you handle it?”
Talk some sense into him.
Future Head Coach Influence +50
“Its the fourth quarter and the game is on the line. The playcall comes in but you notice an opportunity in the opponent’s pre-snap alignment. What do you do?”
Abandon my assignment, take advantage
Stick with the play call
Try to signal the sidelines
Try to signal my teammates
Future WR, QB, DT, MLB Influence +50
“How do you handle a teammate who criticizes the coaching staff to the media after a loss?”
Have his back and tell the media I agree.
“How do you prepare your body during the offseason?”
Yoga for flexibility and reducing injury
Personal Trainer for strength training
Unlocks Personal Trainer in Sphere of Influence
“How do you prefer to express yourself when you’re on the field?”
I let my ink do the talking.
Unlocks the Tattoo Artist in Sphere of Influence.
“It’s 3rd down and long, you can either throw to your open TE underneath or your star WR who’s past the sticks but is locked in a 1 on 1 battle."(QB Only)
Throw to my star WR.
Future WR Influence +50
“It’s the 4th quarter and goal at the 1, and your QB is great at short yardage runs. Given the choice, would you give you your carry to let him try to score?"(RB Only)
“It’s the 4th quarter and goal, and you’re tightly covered as you run your route. Would you want the QB to force a ball to you to make a play, or throw to someone who is more open?"(WR Only)
I want the QB to hit the open man.
“It’s the 4th quarter and goal, with the game on the line. The coach wants to sub you out because you’re injured. What do you do?"(LB & CB Only)
Play hurt and stay in the game.
Future DT or FS Influence +50
Listen to the coach and leave the field.
The bonuses you get from these answers will help you build your Sphere of Influence further, especially with some of thetop players inMadden 26in different positions. Depending on the position of your athlete,you’ll want to shape your Sphere to have a good amount of variety for multiple relationships.
The training at the Combine will combine with the answers you’ve provided to shape your prospects in the upcoming draft, so try to perform at the highest level possible. Although the scouting Combine Interview inMadden NFL 26is mostly to build off-field relationships, those bonds can help raise your status and get your athlete recruited early.
