Colin Kaepernick revisits NFL Combine slavery comparison amid criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Colin Kaepernick discussed his controversial comparison between the NFL Scouting Combine and slavery during a recent appearance on The Pivot podcast. Former NFL player Jack Brewer criticized Kaepernick's comments, arguing the combine, while stressful, serves a necessary purpose for player evaluation. Kaepernick reflected on his 2011 combine experience, noting an imbalance of power between teams and prospects. Brewer countered by sharing his own tough experiences at the combine, emphasizing the pressures players face in evaluating their abilities. This comparison has sparked renewed debate over race and evaluation processes in football.
- •Kaepernick appears on The Pivot podcast discussing the NFL Combine.
- •He compares the evaluation process to slavery, invoking previous comments he made in 2021.
- •Brewer disputes the comparison, citing the combine's role in evaluating player capabilities.
- •Both Kaepernick and Brewer discuss the pressures faced by prospects at the combine.
- •Debate continues on the intersection of race and evaluation in professional sports.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Kaepernick criticized over NFL Combine slavery comparison
"Jack Brewer challenges Colin Kaepernick’s renewed comparison between the NFL Scouting Combine and slavery after Kaepernick discusses the issue again.
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