The NFL combine will take place Feb. 24-Mar. 1 in Indianapolis, giving more than 250 prospects the chance to show their wares for NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel on the biggest pre-draft stage there is.
After taking a look at the invite list, though, we noticed a few interesting names that were left off. Here are the five highest-graded players who did not receive invitations, along with other notable prospects who will not be in attendance.
Which SEC standouts will be on the outside looking in at the NFL combine? Who are the only underclassmen that did not receive invites? Become an ESPN Insider to find out. 
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Todd McShay (left) is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. McShay, who played quarterback at Richmond, has been evaluating NFL prospects since 1998. Follow Todd on Twitter: @McShay13
Steve Muench (middle) played guard at Richmond and worked in the athletic department there and at Boston College before joining Scouts Inc. in 2002. Follow Steve on Twitter: @SteveMuenchESPN
Kevin Weidl (right) is a former quarterback for Indiana (Pa.) University who worked in the pro scouting department for the New York Jets before joining Scouts Inc. in 2007. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @Kevin_Weidl
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