Senior Bowl 2026 – Defensive Battle Decides Outcome

Frank Coyle & Staff @ draftinsiders.com

The Senior Bowl 2026 was a defensive battle with the American Team defeating the National Team, 17-9 on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

The defense shined on both teams with three takeaways at the 77th annual all-star contest instrumental in the outcome. The game featured 130+ top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, though many opt outs which effected the continuity of especially the offensive play.

QB Garrett Nussmeier of LSU earned game MVP honors, leading touchdown drives on the American team’s first two possessions while connecting on 5 of 8 passes for 57 yards. He had a rushing TD and a two-point-conversion throw to Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. Nussmeier was limited by a few key drops by Stanford’s Sam Roush and Wyoming’s John Michael Gyllenborg for first downs. He did answer many questions related to his current health with good movement in the pocket, accuracy throwing and sound decision making.

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The running back group shined with several backs performing well. Indiana’s Kaelon Black had an impressive showing with a game-high 45 yards on eight carries. He delivered a few hard runs between the tackles and caught two passes for nine yards.

Oklahoma’s Jaydn Ott performed well in a critical opportunity after little playing time in 2025 for the Sooners last season. He ran for 42 yards and a TD on eight carries. He played fast in practices showing quickness to the hole plus the power to break tackles. Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. also stood out, running for 26 yards on five carries plus 1 reception.

The offensive lines also had a few standouts, including Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor, Georgia Tech OG Keylan Rutledge and Florida C Jake Slaughter. All improved his status significantly.

Defensive edge Nadame Tucker had a strong performance with 5 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 TFL and 1 FF. He raised his stock vs top competition and is a player to watch during the workout phase of the evaluation. LB Bryice Boettcher was outstanding combining keen instincts, strong tackling and excellent range. He totaled 10 tackles displaying the ability to fill the hole and the range to make stops outside the hashes.

Senior Bowl 2026 – Standouts over Practice Week

Frank Coyle & Staff @ draftinsiders.com

The week of practices at the Senior Bowl, was once again eye opening on several prospects. The one-on-one drills always reveal a player’s level of development and overall skill sets. We will have many insights of the Senior Bowl in our February Newsletter – out shortly.

Offensive Players

QB Taylen Green – Arkansas 6060 229
Long athletic passer improved significantly over the week. He has a strong arm and improved accuracy in key intermediate routes. His ability to scramble and make plays with his feet helped his cause.

QB Garrett Nussmeier – LSU 6010 202
Veteran was coming off an erratic final season due to injuries and inconsistent offensive supporting cast. He took command here and directed the offense well making crisp accurate throws. He is prepped for a strong game.

QB Diego Pavia – Vanderbilt 5097 198
Short savvy passer came to event like a business meeting. He can win with both his arm and feet and provides an attack a versatile weapon with unique skill set.

RB Kaelon Black – Indiana 5096 208
Compact tough runner is coming off a national title and hit the ground ready for the competition. He is an honest back who runs in a crouched style with the ability to make defenders miss or break tackles.

RB Seth McGowan – Kentucky 5115 215
Well rounded back displayed soft hands and the ability to move the pile. He may get a good portion of the running load on Saturday.

RB Jaydn Ott – Oklahoma 5107 202
Talented back has fallen through the cracks due to injuries and limited playing time. Compact frame with the burst to the hole to surprise along with sure hands as a receiver.

WR Malachi Fields – Notre Dame 6040 218
Imposing athlete stood out through the practices. Big body with agility, quickness and hands to impress scouts and rise up the charts.

WR Ted Hurst – Georgia State 6032 207
Long lean athlete stood out from practice day one with an acrobatic catch on a deep ball. Displays burst, long speed and leaping skills to develop into a legitimate deep threat.

WR Reggie Virgil – Texas Tech 6023 188
Athletic sure handed receiver is a rising prospect off a strong week in Mobile. Good route runner, sure hands and the quickness to get open and make plays.

TE John Michael Gyllenborg – Wyoming 6053 251
Long receiver displayed agility, sure hands and sound route running to be a weapon in a pro offense. Looks to be a big part in the passing game on Saturday.

TE Josh Cuevas – Alabama 6030 252
Versatile tough prospect filled a few roles effectively over the week. Reliable blocker and short zone receiver.

OT Max Iheanachor – Arizona State 6055 325
Huge athletic tackle is a rising prospect after very good week of practices while being tested by top edge rushers. Intriguing prospect with huge upside after further development.

OT Gennings Dunker – Iowa 6047 320
Rugged blocker comes from the Hawkeye program where technique is king. Uses his strong wide frame and hands well with the tenacity to finish and sustain.

OT Carver Willis – Washington 6045 305
Unheralded strong lineman lined up both inside and outside. He combines good functional strength with sound technique and is a prospect on the rise.

OT Trey Zuhn III – Texas A&M 6063 309
Big versatile lineman set up at a few positions. Used his length well with the ability to anchor and move along the line. Projects inside in the NFL.

IOL Jake Slaughter – Florida 6044 305
Savvy pivot man graded out well over the practices. High development of technique combined with good physical tools stood out over the matchups.

IOL Beau Stephens – Iowa 6050 310
Long versatile interior prospect with a high level of development to man all the interior positions. Sound technique with the physique ability to gain angles and finish.

Defensive Players

Edge T.J. Parker – Clemson 6035 263
Long quick edge rusher displayed an excellent burst off the edge with the hand use to keep blockers off his frame and the strength to separate and finish.

Edge Derrick Moore – Michigan 6034 254
Fast outside rusher was very impressive in one-on-one drills. Flashed a quick powerful surge to strike blockers and move them out of the way to complete the play.

DL Lee Hunter – Texas Tech 6034 320
Powerfully quick interior defender was a dominant force from the first practice. He combines a quick burst with top functional strength to wreck havoc on the interior.

DL Caleb Banks – Florida
Big athlete faced a critical week of practice after losing extensive time to injury. He responded with a strong performance in one-on-one drills to reestablish his status. NFL Combine could restore him to former status.

DL Rayshaun Benny – Michigan 6030 296
Quick interior lineman had an impressive week, winning several battles in the Pit vs top blockers. He helped vs cause and stood out vs top competition.

LB Jacob Rodriguez – Texas Tech 6011 233
Savvy veteran backer continued his outstanding final season with continuous big plays and overall production. His combination of instincts, smarts, athleticism projects him as an early NFL starter.

LB Kyle Louis – Pittsburgh 5116 224
Undersized explosive defender ran sideline to sideline making stops. He comes downhill and finishes consistently which drew the attention of many NFL scouts.

CB Chris Johnson – San Diego State 6002 190
Talented cover man excelled on a big stage. Combines fine triangle numbers with top technique and smarts for the position to rank with the top corners.

CB Thaddeus Dixon – North Carolina 6004 194
Long corner came up big in key spots on 7-on-7 drills in coverage and tackling. Player to watch in the game and NFL Combine which could elevate him from the 3^rd day.

CB Julian Neal – Arkansas 6014 202
Athlete with excellent length and ball skills continues to rise up the charts. Picks up the ball quickly with the body control and reach to break up passes. Player to watch.

S Bud Clark – TCU 6010 185
Tough defender with good coverage skills to breakup passes and finish with strong tackles. Helped his cause with an impressive week and performed well vs top competition.

S Michael Taaffe – Texas 5115 193
Savvy centerfielder has improved with each game over his career. He picks up schemes and routes quickly and has the range and quickness to react to the ball and make plays.

2026 Senior Bowl Week Opens

Mobile, Al
Frank Coyle / Head scout

Senior Bowl Schedule

Jan. 26- Jan. 31
Weigh-in – Monday Jan 26
Practices – Tuesday, Jan. 27-29

Mardi Gras Parade & Concert (Jan. 30)

Senior Bowl All-Star Game – Jan. 31 – Saturday

The 2026 Senior Bowl week opened with the official weigh-in of over  12- athletes. Full measurements will be revealed later this week. The game takes place on Saturday, January 31st. The game will kick off at 1:30 pm (CST) from Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. It will be broadcast live on NFL Network.

The Senior Bowl has been the premier All-Star game for several decades and is considered the unofficial “Start of the Draft”. Frank Coyle has been a scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl for over 20 years. He and his  staff have attended the Senior Bowl for over 30 years. We will have several scouts at this year’s week long event.

Below, we will list every player’s measurements slated to play in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.

Updated new players will be posted when measurements become available.

2026 Senior Bowl Official Measurements

Position/ Name /School/ Height /Weight / Hand Arm Wing

CB Julian Neal Arkansas 6014 202
CB Hezekiah Masses Cal 6005 180
CB Chandler Rivers Duke 5093 185
CB Daylen Everette Georgia 6007 193
CB TJ Hall Iowa 6004 188
CB Thaddeus Dixon North Carolina 6004 194
CB Fred Davis II Northwestern 6000 197
CB Davison Igbinosun Ohio State 6020 192
CB Chris Johnson San Diego State 6002 190
CB Jalon Kilgore South Carolina 6007 211
CB Collin Wright Stanford 6000 186
CB Charles Demmings Stephen F. Austin 6010 191
CB Colton Hood Tennessee 5116 188
CB Jalen McMurray Tennessee 5105 179
CB Malik Muhammad Texas 5117 183
CB Ephesians Prysock Washington 6027 194

DL Tim Keenan III Alabama 6011 332
DL Cameron Ball Arkansas 6035 313
DL Caleb Banks Florida
DL Rayshaun Benny Michigan 6030 296
DL Deven Eastern Minnesota 6054 301
DL Chris McClellan Missouri 6033 315
DL Gracen Halton Oklahoma 6024 293
DL Zane Durant Penn State 6007 290
DL Jeffrey M’Ba SMU 6054 316
DL Nick Barrett South Carolina 6030 315
DL Bryson Eason Tennessee 6023 316
DL Lee Hunter Texas Tech 6034 320

EDGE LT Overton Alabama 6026 278
EDGE Keyron Crawford Auburn 6037 251
EDGE Quintayvious Hutchins Boston College 6024 229
EDGE T.J. Parker Clemson 6035 263
EDGE Vincent Anthony Jr. Duke 6053 246
EDGE Tyreak Sapp Florida
EDGE Gabe Jacas Illinois 6031 260
EDGE Max Llewellyn Iowa 6052 255
EDGE Derrick Moore Michigan 6034 254
EDGE Zion Young Missouri 6052 262
EDGE Cian Slone NC State 6031 239
EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton Penn State 6053 268
EDGE Romello Height Texas Tech 6023 234
EDGE Logan Fano Utah 6043 258
EDGE Nadame Tucker Western Michigan
EDGE Nyjalik Kelly UCF

IOL Jake Slaughter Florida 6044 305
IOL Keylan Rutledge Georgia Tech 6033 316
IOL Beau Stephens Iowa 6050 310
IOL Sam Hecht Kansas State 6042 297
IOL Jalen Farmer Kentucky 6046 322
IOL James Brockermeyer Miami (FL) 6031 297

K Will Ferrin BYU 6023 179
K Drew Stephens Iowa 6011 211

LB Keyshaun Elliott Arizona State 6015 233
LB Xavian Sorey Jr. Arkansas 6017 220
LB Jack Kelly BYU 6011 246
LB Owen Heinecke Oklahoma 6011 224
LB Bryce Boettcher Oregon 6007 227
LB Kyle Louis Pittsburgh 5116 224
LB Namdi Obiazor TCU 6023 224
LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr TCU 6015 233
LB Scooby Williams Texas A&M 6021 217
LB Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech 6011 233

LS Beau Gardner Georgia 6046 251
LS Luke Basso Oregon 6031 236

OT Max Iheanachor Arizona State 6055 325
OT Fernando Carmona Arkansas 6044 318
OT Jeremiah Wright Auburn 6050 340
OT Kage Casey Boise State 6052 309
OT Jude Bowry Boston College 6047 314
OT Logan Taylor Boston College 6063 305
OT Delby Lemieux Dartmouth 6050 305
OT Austin Barber Florida 6065 318
OT JC Davis Illinois 6042 335
OT Gennings Dunker Iowa 6047 320
OT Alan Herron Maryland 6046 321
OT Markel Bell Miami (FL)
OT Ethan Onianwa Ohio State 6062 332
OT Dametrious Crownover Texas A&M 6067 331
OT Trey Zuhn III Texas A&M 6063 309
OT Carver Willis Washington 6045 305

P Brett Thorson Georgia 6012 240
P Ryan Eckley Michigan State 6005 199

QB Taylen Green Arkansas 6060 229
QB Sawyer Robertson Baylor 6035 221
QB Luke Altmyer Illinois 6012 210
QB Garrett Nussmeier LSU 6010 202
QB Cole Payton North Dakota State 6023 229
QB Diego Pavia Vanderbilt 5097 198

RB Mike Washington Arkansas 6004 228
RB Adam Randall Clemson 6025 233
RB Kejon Owens FIU
RB Kaelon Black Indiana 5096 208
RB Seth McGowan Kentucky 5115 215
RB Jaydn Ott Oklahoma 5107 202
RB Kaytron Allen Penn State 5111 220
RB Nick Singleton Penn State 6000 221
RB Rahsul Faison South Carolina
RB Le’Veon Moss Texas A&M
RB J’Mari Taylor Virginia 5091 205

S VJ Payne Kansas State 6031 210
S Wydett Williams Mississippi
S DeShon Singleton Nebraska 6024 212
S Jalen Stroman Notre Dame 6003 198
S Zakee Wheatley Penn State 6026 201
S Kamari Ramsey Southern Cal 5117 199
S Bud Clark TCU 6010 185
S Michael Taaffe Texas 5115 193
S Skyler Thomas Oregon State

TE Josh Cuevas Alabama 6030 252
TE Tanner Koziol Houston 6064 245
TE Justin Joly NC State 6030 251
TE Will Kacmarek Ohio State 6050 262
TE Matthew Hibner SMU
TE Sam Roush Stanford 6055 259
TE Dan Villari Syracuse 6040 243
TE DJ Rogers TCU 6030 242
TE Nate Boerkircher Texas A&M
TE John Michael Gyllenborg Wyoming 6053 251

WR Josh Cameron Baylor 6012 223
WR Lewis Bond Boston College 5110 197
WR Cyrus Allen Cincinnati 5111 180
WR Ted Hurst Georgia State 6032 207
WR Ty Montgomery John Carroll 5113 190
WR Caulin Lacy Louisville 5083 189
WR Aaron Anderson LSU 5075 177
WR Barion Brown LSU 5107 176
WR Harrison Wallace III Mississippi 5115 194
WR Kevin Coleman Missouri 5110 174
WR Malachi Fields Notre Dame 6040 218
WR Jordan Hudson SMU 6007 198
WR Romello Brinson SMU
WR Devin Voison South Alabama 5097 182
WR Ja’Kobi Lane Southern Cal 6041 196
WR Caleb Douglas Texas Tech 6032 198
WR Reggie Virgil Texas Tech 6023 188
WR Vinnie Anthony II Wisconsin 5116 185

Senior Bowl 2025 – Game Feb. 1 2025

Mobile, Al – 2:30 pm est – NFL Network

Scouting Senior Bowl Prospects

Frank Coyle /Staff – draftinsiders.com

 Players to Watch
    Practice results

 Defensive Players

Edge Mike Green – Marshall was explosive on the snap to pressure the pocket consistently with surprisingly good power. He made plays along the line and held up OK vs the run with a good overall effort that improved his stock.

Edge Landon Jackson – Arkansas had a solid week of practices and helped his cause. He showed speed off the edge to be a pass rusher with the ability to convert to power at the top of the arc. He can also counter inside. He shows the ability to anchor and hold the point to be an every down end in a either pro set.

Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku – Boston College flashed elite quickness on the snap and gained penetration often. He made plays along the line and held up adequately vs the run, showing quick hands and a good counter move which improved his stock. He pushed the pocket well with well-developed rush moves.

DT Darius Alexander – Toledo played strong on the inside. He had an impressive week and showed he can be a force in the middle with the ability to stack and hold the point vs the double team and also to push the pocket. With similar results at the NFL Combine, his draft status will continue to rise.

LB Nickolas Martin – Oklahoma St showed quickness on the snap and the speed to make plays along the line. He held up well vs the run, though his hand technique and his ability to stack needs work to improve his stock. He is developing in his drops in coverage and has the look of a starting pro backer.

LB Jack Kiser – Notre Dame is a tough mobile defender with the speed to make plays at the sidelines. He has the talent to drop in coverage and sit in zone areas. He helped his cause with interesting versatility.

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CB Azareye’h Thomas – Florida St is a big athlete with both quickness and speed that translates well to the field. He can blanket receivers in coverage with fluid hips and the recovery speed to make up for mistakes. He needs to pick up the ball quicker to use his length and athleticism along with technique work and play recognition development. He held up well in key matchups over the week that improved his stock further.

CB Jacob Parrish – Kansas St displays smooth footwork in his basic technique, with a low backpedal and flexible hips. He was very good in coverage and read routes properly with the reactions to close on the ball. He showed sure tackling skills, though needs to improve his ability to get off blockers.

CB Darien Porter – Iowa State combines good AA with the prototypical measurables for the position. He will battle receivers effectively for the ball when he reads the route properly and gains positioning. His initial reads and overall instincts need some development to put himself in position to play early as a pro. His recovery speed is good to match up in man situations in the deep zones.

S Keondre Jackson – Illinois St has good athleticism and moves well with speed and instincts to carry out his assignments. He is tough at the line of scrimmage with the range to pursue and finish with sure tackling. He displays fine athleticism to cover wide receivers and tight end in zone coverage. Needs work on his man coverage skills. Top special teams defender.

S Sebastian Castro – Iowa runs to the ball well and is a sure tackler who takes sound angles. He has good speed and range to cover sideline to sideline and matches up well in zone coverage. He is a prospect to watch at the NFL Combine.

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 30 years. He has been a 20-year Scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl.                             

Senior Bowl 2025 – Game Feb. 1 2025

Mobile, Al – 2:30 pm est – NFL Network

Scouting Senior Bowl Prospects

Frank Coyle /Staff –

 Players to Watch
    Practice results

 Offensive Players

 QB Jaxson Dart – Ole Miss was one of the more discussed players at the event. He settled into the pro set offense and made progress over the week. He shows nice development in the basic skills especially his delivery and arm strength, though needs work on his footwork when under center. He combines athleticism with a live arm to drive the ball with the smarts, toughness and good intangibles to make the step up to a pro system in time.

QB Dillon Gabriel – Oregon was prepared for this critical week. He settled into the pro set offense and made impressive progress over the practices. He had a good week and shows development in the basic skills, combining mobility, smarts, toughness and good intangibles. He shows a good arm and quick delivery to deliver the ball and fine understanding to direct an offense.

QB Tyler Shough – Louisville showed well in the practices. He has a strong arm, though a long delivery that needs work. He needs work on his accuracy and footwork to play up to his natural talent. He expects to participate in the NFL Combine in early March and is a prospect to watch in workouts.

WR Tez Johnson – Oregon showed very good separation ability with the deep speed to hit the home run. He had an excellent week and helped his stock especially showing the ability to play outside or in the slot.  He shows big play abilities, though his size presents a huge question for front offices.

WR Jack Bech – TCU displayed good hands and the separation speed and the burst to get open against tight coverage. He beat several highly-rated corners and has the ability to make big plays with deceptive deep speed. He is a developed route runner with good speed and the ability to adjust in routes.

WR Jayden Higgins – Iowa State displayed good separation speed vs tight coverage. He created consistent space vs several highly rated corners. He runs precise routes with good footwork at the breakpoint. His developed route running and ability to read coverage allows him to show his fine hands and overall high level of development.

WR Kyle Williams – Washington State displayed fine positional skills with the burst to create space and separate in coverage. He showed top hands and fine body control to go up for the ball. He runs good routes and the full route tree to be ready to play in multiple sets in the NFL. He is a prospect to watch at the NFL Combine.

RB R.J. Harvey – UCF looked sharp in passing situations. He caught the ball very well over the week with the ability to make yardage after the catch. As a runner, he is quick to the line and top cutting skills to slide in the hole to change directions.

RB Jarquez Hunter – Auburn displayed fine cutting skills, combining quickness, power and speed with natural running skills. He showed reliable hands catching the ball out of the backfield along with sound route running.

RB Devin Neal – Kansas showed a burst to the hole with good power, but only average cutting skills. He caught the ball well during practices and showed toughness and willingness as a blocker, though he needs hand technique development there to play as a pro. He had a decent week as both a runner and receiver that gained notice as a very versatile type.

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TE Elijah Arroyo – Miami had an impressive week. He moved well and showed fine separation and awareness in coverage to beat the best cover men consistently. Shows soft hands and a keen sense of openings with the run after the catch to break plays. His is a fluid flexible athlete with speed and playmaking ability to jump up the charts further.

TE Jackson Hawes – Georgia Tech is a big receiver who graded out well as a pass catcher. He shows adequate speed and a sense of route running and coverage to adjust in routes. He has the speed to stretch the middle seam and is an above average inline blocker with a long reach and good footwork.

TE Mason Taylor – LSU displayed the ability to get into his routes easily with good footwork to separate. He uses his length and frame well to adjust to the pass and consistently catch the ball. He has a long athletic frame, though needs work on his technique as an inline blocker.

TE Harold Fannin Jr – Bowling Green was a consistent receiver with very good hands and nice movement from a few positions. He was quick off the line and ran good routes and showed developed receiving skills. His hands were sound over the practices and proved dangerous in the red zone despite tight coverage.

OL Grey Zabel – North Dakota St is a physical athletic lineman with intriguing skills for several positions. He shows developed sound technique and very good functional strength which translated into consistent overall play. He moves well and displays strong base with long arms and quick hands to gain control and punch early on the down. He finishes with the ability to sustain and anchor vs power moves.

OT Aireontae Ersery – Minnesota displayed sound technique and footwork. He must bend his knees to handle the bull rush and avoid defenders from getting into his body and under his pads. He slides well and very effective when he gets his hands on a defender and bends with the strength and technique to contain secondary moves.

OT Ozzy Trapilo – Boston College is a physical blocker and gets a powerful push at the POA. When he gets his hands on a defender early on the down, he shows the functional strength, footwork and leg drive to win in matchups. In pass protection, he has good footwork with the ability to anchor and control to sustain his blocks, using his reach to maintain distance. He helped his cause over the week and is rising up the charts.

OT Marcus Mbow – Purdue was technically sound in his pro set and moves well for a big athlete. He adjusted nicely to moves and improved daily over the week. He displays agility and balance with fine power to match up in protection. He also shows the toughness to sustain, though needs further reps to use his power and improve his overall technique as a drive blocker.

Senior Bowl Invitation List 2025

Frank Coyle/ Head Scout

The Reese’s Senior Bowl revealed 120-plus players who have accepted invitations to participate in the 2025 installment of the annual all-star game. Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy joined NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah and Rhett Lewis on the Move The Sticks Senior Bowl Roster Reveal show to unveil the participants.

The 120+ rosters allows the Senior Bowl to get more pro prospects in front of scouts over the week long event and yet provide ample healthy players for the late practices and game. The roster is especially deep at offensive line, edge defenders and cornerbacks with several prospects expected to emerge as very high picks after entering the 2024 season prior to this premier event.  Those positions are in high demand in the NFL Draft and we could see prospects moving up the charts quickly over strong week performances. Prospects will have the NFL Combine 2025 following the All-Star game, another important event for improving their NFL Draft 2025 positional rank.

February 24 – March 3   NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana)

Senior Bowl Invitation List https://www.seniorbowl.com/the-game/accepted-invites/

Draft-eligible underclassmen will be able to participate in the Senior Bowl for the second year in a row. Prior to last year, fourth-year juniors who had completed their degree prior to Senior Bowl week were allowed to be invited. But now, the game is open to underclassmen who were not eligible to play prior to last year.

Practices will be held from Jan. 28-30 (with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+) at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. The game will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 (2:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+).

2025 Senior Bowl Participants

      Alphabetically by position

Quarterbacks

Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Will Howard, Ohio State
Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Tyler Shough, Louisville

Running Backs

Donovan Edwards, Michigan
Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
RDJ Harvey, UCF
Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
Woody Marks, USC
Damien Martinez, Miami
Kalel Mullings, Michigan
Devin Neal, Kansas
Brashard Smith, SMU
Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Marcus Yarns, Delaware

Wide Receivers

Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Jack Bech, TCU
Pat Bryant, Illinois
Chimere Dike, Florida
Da’Quan Felton, Virginia Tech
Tai Felton, Maryland
Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Tez Johnson, Oregon
Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
Xavier Restrepo, Miami
Jalen Royals, Utah State
Arian Smith, Georgia
Kyle Williams, Washington State

Tight Ends

Elijah Arroyo, Miami
Gavin Bartholomew, Pittsburgh
Jake Briningstool, Clemson
CJ Dippre, Alabama
Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
Gunnar Helm, Texas
Moliki Matavao, UCLA
Mason Taylor, LSU

Offensive Linemen

Anthony Belton, N.C. State
Logan Brown, Kansas
Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Miles Frazier, LSU
Emery Jones Jr., LSU
Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Armand Membou, Missouri
Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Jonah Monheim, USC
Jack Nelson, Wisconsin
Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Jalen Rivers, Miami
Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech
Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Jackson Slater, Sacramento State
Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
Jalen Travis, Iowa State
Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
Jared Wilson, Georgia
Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

Defensive Interior Linemen

Darius Alexander, Toledo
Yahya Black, Iowa
Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon
Alfred Collins, Texas
Joshua Farmer, Florida State
Ty Hamilton, Ohio State
Cam Jackson, Florida
Walter Nolen, Mississippi
Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
Deone Walker, Kentucky

Edge Rushers

Vernon Broughton, Texas
Jordan Burch, Oregon
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Mike Green, Marshall
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Georgia
Jared Ivey, Mississippi
Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Sai’vion Jones, LSU
Jah Joyner, Minnesota
Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
Tyreem Powell, Rutgers
Ty Robinson, Nebraska
T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Barryn Sorrell, Texas
Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Princely Umanmielen, Mississippi
David Walker, Central Arkansas

Linebackers

Eugene Asante, Auburn
Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon
Shemar James, Florida
Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota
Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
Jalen McLeod, Auburn
Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Karene Reid, Utah
Carson Schwesinger, UCLA

Cornerbacks

BJ Adams, UCF
Trey Amos, Mississippi
Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Tommi Hill, Nebraska
Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
Mac McWilliams, UCF
Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
Darien Porter, Iowa State
Quincy Riley, Louisville
Jaylin Smith, USC
Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State

Saftites

Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma
Sebastian Castro, Iowa
Maxen Hook, Toledo
Rayuan Lane III, Navy
Andrew Mukuba, Texas
Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
Jonas Sanker, Virginia
Dante Trader Jr., Maryland
Malik Verdon, Iowa State
Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin

Specialists

Austin Brinkman, West Virginia (LS)
James Burnip, Alabama (P)
Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida (P)
Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State (K)
Caden Davis, Mississippi (K)
William Wagner, Michigan (LS)

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage in the NFL Draft process. The longest continual-running all-star game has taken place in Mobile, Alabama the past 76 years. More than 900 NFL personnel, including key decision-makers from all 32 teams, and over 1100 media members from around the country were credentialed this year. This past April, the game produced 110 total picks, representing 43 percent of the entire NFL draft.

Saturday, February 1, 2025 – 1:30pm CT
Mobile, Alabama
STADIUM: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium
TELEVISION: NFL Network

2024 Senior Bowl – Game Day

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

The 2024 Senior Shrine Bowl 75^th game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Senior Bowl showcased 120+ of the best pro prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft.

Here are 21 of the prospects who impressed over the practices and ready for strong performances in the game.

2024 Senior Bowl – Game Day

Players to Watch

Offense

QB Spencer Rattler – South Carolina – 6001, 219
Quick accurate delivery and mobility impressed scouts in practices.

QB Bo Nix – Oregon – 6017, 218
Home turf helps and ran the practices well. Set for big game.

QB Michael Pratt – Tulane – 6023, 216
Accurate savvy leader settled into the practices nicely and can shine in game.

RB MarShawn Lloyd – USC – 5091, 217
Quick tailback displayed well rounded skills and ready for big game.

RB Ray Davis – Kentucky – 5084, 228
Powerful short tailback had a strong week and showed inside/outside running talent.

RB Cody Schrader – Missouri – 5082, 207
Blood and guts tailback is focused for a big game and workhorse role.

WR Ladd McConkey – Georgia – 5114. 187
Quick sure handed receiver elevated his stock with a strong week in a few roles.

WR Malachi Corley – Western Kentucky – 5105, 215
Impressive athletic pass catcher fit like a glove here vs the best in the nation.

WR Devontez Walker – North Carolina – 6014, 197
Athletic receiver displayed well rounded skills to improve his stock nicely.

WR Roman Wilson – Michigan – 5104, 186
His combination of speed, quickness and sure hands turned heads in practices.

OT Taliese Fuaga – Oregon State – 6057, 332
Long athletic dominated in the one-on-one drills.

OT Patrick Paul – Houston – 6070, 333
NFL ready lineman displayed left tackle pass protection talent.

OL Jackson Powers-Johnson Oregon – 6032, 334
Powerful versatile blocker handled every assignment flawlessly.

Defense

DL Darius Robinson   Missouri          6050    286
Quick powerful lineman displayed dominant talent from the first snap.

DL Gabe Hall              Baylor              6056    298
Underrated prospect stepped up with several impressive reps.

DL Braden Fiske                     Florida State   6035    295
Quick powerful three technique lineman shined in drills.

LB Cedric Gray                       North Carolina             6016    232
Fast defender went sideline to sideline to finish.

LB Payton Wilson                   NC State                     6041    234
Instinctive defender displayed three down talent and early NFL grade.

CB Cam Hart              Notre Dame                6027    204
Long corner looked sharp in coverage.

CB Khyree Jackson   Oregon                        6034    203
Tall corner displayed closing speed and good ball instincts.

CB Quinyon Mitchell   Toledo                         6003    195
Well-rounded cover man shined in drills, as one of the premier prospects at the event.

‘Word on the Street’

Frank Coyle
www.draftinsiders.com

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Senior Bowl Week

Weigh-in and Practices

National Team – Monday

The Senior Bowl week has begun with the usual surprises at the Weigh-in followed by the early practices. The National team worked out in the morning and showcased a strong overall club. The National club featured two highly regarded QBs in Michael Penix Jr., 6024, 212 and Bo Nix, 6017, 218. Both adjusted nicely to the setting and took command immediately. Penix throws an accurate deep ball along with a strong arm. Nix moved well in the pocket and was accurate and good timing to hit receivers in stride. Runners, MarShawn Lloyd, 5091,217 and Rasheen Ali, 5113, 204 had an impressive first day practice. Floyd displayed quick footwork to slide in the hole, change directions and a quick burst into the second level. Ali ran strong with the burst to get into the secondary. He also caught the ball well. Wideouts, Devontez Walker, 6014, 197 and Roman Wilson, 5104, 186 shined in the Tuesday morning practice. Walker was smooth into his routes with the burst to separate. He worked well from the outside and the slot. Wilson ran crisp routes and showed natural speed to run vertical routes. He moved easily through coverage and separated well. TE Theo Johnson, 6060, 257 displayed soft hands and fine length. He moved well in routes with good footwork to create separation and provide a sure target. OT Taliese Fuaga, 6057, 332 was imposing physically and moved easily in his slide and into the second level. He has great length and core strength that was evident on every snap. He pancaked edge defender Laiatu Latu in a one-on-one drill. He impressed scouts immediately and looks NFL ready. OC Jackson Powers-Johnson, 6032, 334 showed power and quickness with heavy hands to control nose tackles. He was quick to strike defenders with the mobility to adjust and reset nicely. RT Roger Rosengarten, 6054, 311 displayed sound technique and the ability to anchor and adjust to secondary moves. He helped his cause in the first practice.

DL Gabe Hall, 6056, 298 flashed quickness and strong hands to win early on the down. He moved around the front and gained penetration consistently. DL Marshawn Kneeland, 6030, 268 showed power as a bull rusher. He held the edge well in run support and impressed overall. Edge Laiatu Latu, 6046, 261 was explosive on the snap and was flexible thru the rush. He used his hands well to keep blockers off his body. Edge Brandon Dorlus, 6031, 272 was active from the outside. He held the edge well in run support. LB Adisa Isaac, 6045, 250 was quick off the edge flashing power and strong hands to win vs bigger blockers. He shows quickness to move along the line to pursue to finish. LB Payton Wilson, 6041, 234 was active as expected. He reads plays quickly with the athleticism to beat blockers to the hole. He uses his hands well to separate and slip blockers to finish. CB Quinyon Mitchell, 6003, 195 was impressive in coverage. He moves easily and opens his hips quickly to break on the ball. He ran stride for stride with top receivers with the instincts to locate the ball and compete for the pass. S Josh Proctor, 6014, 198 shows NFL size and athleticism. He ability to cover is still raw and needs work, though his athleticism allows him to make up for mistakes.

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Senior Bowl Weigh-in

2024 Senior Bowl Weigh-Ins and Measurements

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

The 2024 Senior Bowl weigh-ins and measurements for the 75th edition of the college football all-star event in Mobile.

https://www.seniorbowl.com/assets/pdf/Senior-Bowl-Roster-012924.pdf

The 2024 Senior Bowl is a week of events designed which showcases 120+ of the best pro prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. The Senior Bowl weigh-ins and measurements kicked off the action, providing vital information for teams and analysts.

The 2024 Senior Shrine Bowl weigh-ins and measurements are as crucial a part of the schedule. Clubs interview prospects over the week, in addition to current physical status including any injury updates. The practices start on Tuesday and the 75th edition of the Senior Bowl itself kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in major college player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc. for the past 30 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He has a new column ‘The Word on the Street’ dedicated for the NFL Draft and Free agency with unique content during December through May.

He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

All-Star Games and Rosters
Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Games Highlight All-Star Schedule

The two major All-Star games, the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine games are a week away featuring most of the future NFL Draft 2024 prospects. The East-West game begins practice sessions this Saturday, January 25, 2024 thru mid week. The Senior Bowl will begin with a weigh-in Monday, January 29th thru the week to the Feb. 3 game.

Draft Insiders’ staff will be at both All-star events with detailed reports via email, February Newsletter and 2024 NFL Draft Yearbook.

*** Senior Bowl Game – Feb. 3, 2024 Mobile, Alabama ***
– Hancock Whitney Stadium – 12:00 pm CT- NFL Network –
Weigh-in- Practices – Monday Jan. 29th thru Thursday Feb. 1st

For Complete Senior Bowl info including updated Roster acceptances
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2/3 – Senior Bowl – Mobile, Alabama – NFLN
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Senior Bowl 2024 Invitations
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2/1 – East-West 99th Shrine Bowl – Frisco, Texas – NFLN
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East-West Shrine Game – Rosters
https://shrinebowl.com/rosters/

East-West Game – Practice Schedule

Saturday, January 27 – Practice
East Team – Time: 8:15-9:45 AM
West Team – Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Sunday, January 28
West Team – Time: 8:15-9:45 AM
East Team – Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Monday, January 29
East Team – Time: 8:15-9:45 AM
West Team – Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Tuesday, January 30
West Team – Time: 8:15-9:45 AM
East Team – Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Thursday, February 1
2024 East-West Game
99th East-West Shrine Bowl

Thursday, February 1, 2024
7:00 PM CT | Watch on NFL Network
Location: Ford Center at The Star 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034