The NFL Combine has returned in Madden 25 which means a new year of going through the pre-Draft process and answering interview questions.
Superstar Mode has returned to the Madden franchise after being introduced in Madden 24, and it came with a familiar feature, the pre-draft interview process. It doesn’t include an IQ test, however, but instead tests players on their NFL and Madden knowledge with a series of questions.
If you want to pass this stage of the combine with flying colors, we’ve got all the known Madden 25 draft questions and answers below.
Madden 25 Combine interview answers
Here’s an overview of all the Combine questions and their answers in the latest Madden game:
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which team would have had the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had they not traded it? | Panthers |
| Which NFL legend retired after the 2023 season? | Aaron Donald |
| Which of these countries has not hosted a NFL game? | Italy |
| Which former Madden cover athlete did Peyton Hillis beat out for the Madden 12 cover? | Michael Vick |
| What yard line does a team attempt a two-point conversion? | 2-yard line |
| Which NFL owner famously stated, “Just win, baby!”? | Al Davis |
| Adrian Peterson was beat out in a fan vote for the Madden 25 (2013) cover by which Hall of Fame running back? | Barry Sanders |
| How many challenges does a team start with? | 2 |
| What is the maximum amount of challenges a team can have in a game? | 3 |
| Which Hall of Fame running back is the Man of the Year Award named after? | Walter Payton |
| Which team is known for the “Tush Push”? | Eagles |
| John Madden is synonymous with what Thanksgiving dish? | Turducken |
| Which team did John Madden coach to their first Super Bowl win? | Raiders |
| Which team became the first #2 playoff seed to not make it to the Divisional round? | Cowboys |
| Which personnel alignment indicates three WRs, one RB, and one TE on the field? | 11 Personnel |
| Which team traded for Stefon Diggs in the 2024 offseason? | Texans |
| Which kicker on the Kick-Tac-Toe challenge at the 2023 Pro Bowl Games? | Justin Tucker |
| The trophy awarded to the team that wins the Super Bowl is named after which former NFL head coach? | Vince Lombardi |
| Who are the only teammates who were on the cover of Madden in consecutive years? | Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady |
| Which team is the only franchise to start the season 0-4 but still make the playoffs? | Chargers |
| Which member of the Seahawks’ “Legion of Boom” defense was on the cover of Madden 15? | Richard Sherman |
| Which NFC team is known as “America’s Team?” | Cowboys |
| Which team recently won their first playoff game since the year 1991? | Lions |
| Which team traded for Justin Fields in the 2024 offseason? | Steelers |
| What does RPO stand for? | Run Pass Option |
| Which member of the Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf” was the Madden 03 cover athlete? | Marshall Faulk |
| Which city did Peyton Manning use as an audible during his tenure with the Broncos? | Omaha |
| Which NFL player was also drafted to play professional baseball? | Kyler Murray |
| Who did John Madden share the announce both with for eight Super Bowls? | Pat Summerall |
| Who holds the record for the all-time leading scorer in NFL history? | Adam Vinatieri |
| An illegal contact penalty occurs when a defensive player makes contact with a receiver beyond how many yards? | 5 Yards |
| Which quarterback caught a touchdown pass on the famous “Philly Special” in the Super Bowl? | Nick Foles |
| What year was the original John Madden Football game released? | 1988 |
| What is the name of the team John Madden put together each year based on who he thought played the game of football the way it should be played? | All-Madden |
| In the Super Bowl era, which pair of division rivals are the only teams to complete undefeated regular seasons? | New England and Miami |
| Which of the following quarterbacks was not a former number one overall pick in the NFL Draft? | Joe Montana |
| Which state do the Jets and Giants play in? | New Jersey |
| Which team scored 70 points in a single game during the 2023 season? | Dolphins |
| How many yards i the defense penalized for roughing the passer? | 15 yards |
| “Orange Crush” was the nickname given to which team’s defensive line in the 1970s? | Broncos |
| “The Frozen Tundra” is the nickname given to what team’s home field? | Packers |
| As a commentator, John Madden popularized the use of what NFL broadcast feature? | Telestrator |
| How many defensive backs are on the field if a Defense is in Dime? | 6 |
| What yard line does a team attempt a two-point conversion from? | 2-yard line |
| What Pittsburgh Steeler running back pulled in the catch on the “Immaculate Reception?” | Franco Harris |
| How many timeouts does a team get per half? | 3 |
| When a quarterback take a knee to end the game, what is the formation popularly called? | Victory Formation |
| The New England Patriots play in what Boston suburb? | Foxborough |
| Which of the following has not been a matchup in the Super Bowl? | Pittsburgh vs. San Francisco |
For those who played Madden 24 Superstar Mode, you would likely notice that there are several returning questions alongside new ones.
Many of the new questions reflect changes in the NFL, including Aaron Donald’s retirement and the offseason trades of Justin Fields and Stefon Diggs.
This article will be updated to add any additional questions or changes to the combine interview in Madden 25. For more on the game, check out the best teams in Madden 25, recommended settings, how to import a draft class to franchise mode, best Core Elites in MUT, and how to complete a one-handed spectacular catch.