NFL is opening the annual Scouting Combine to 250 fans

The NFL Scouting Combine has gained more and more of a spotlight in recent years, becoming one of the most covered NFL media events of the calendar year.

Seeing what goes on at the event has been limited to that media coverage … until this year.

NFL.com has announced that the league is opening the doors to Lucas Oil Stadium to 250 fans to experience the first-ever opportunity to see NFL Draft prospects work out at the combine.

If you would like to be one of those fans, register at 1iota.com, a site that will help hand-pick the lucky 250. Those selected will be allowed to watch quarterbacks and wide receivers work out on Feb. 26.

Says the site regarding registrants: “The NFL is looking for real, die-hard fans to be a part of this exclusive first-time-ever opportunity. This is a casted event so we are requiring you to upload a photo and recommend that you include a short essay … as to why you should (be) one of the lucky 250 NFL Insiders selected to attend the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.”