Daniel the NFL Draftnick – Senior Bowl wrap

Prospects competed, learned and shone in the three days – here are 12 prospects who caught my eye the most and boosted their stock before the 2026 NFL draft.

Max Iheanachor ASU, OT

Throughout the first two days, Iheanachor looked unbeatable in the 1-on-1 portions of practice. He had his fair share of throwing defenders in team periods, too. The biggest story surrounding Iheanachor is being relatively new to football and only started playing in 2021. He has a soccer and basketball background, and it shows in his movement as a 6-foot-5, 325-pound tackle.

He’s still raw as a prospect, but when watching him, it doesn’t feel like it at all. Shows good hands, length and base, leading to him being a potential early Day 2 pick.

Jake Slaughter, Florida, C

Slaughter has been a reliable and efficient pass blocker for Florida over the years . That once again showed in the Senior Bowl, with his good bend and base throughout his 1-on-1 reps. There were some struggles here and there, but overall, Slaughter proved he’s the best center in this class at 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds.

Cyrus Allen Cincanniti, WR

The Senior Bowl had plenty of talent at the wide receiver position, but one player who kept flashing was Allen. He showcased speed, shiftiness in his routes and the ability to go up and get a ball. Showed his quickness on double moves in 1-on-1s and in team periods, Allen certainly made himself money during his week in Mobile.

Derrick Moore Michagan, EDGE

Throughout Day 3 of practice, Moore just looked unblockable. He won in a multitude of ways featuring power, speed and finesse. Moore may have had the highlight of the week in 1-on-1s, fully throwing down Miami Tackle Marekl Bell, who is 6-foot-8 and 358 pounds. He certainly has gotten himself into the second-round conversation after the Senior Bowl.

TJ Parker Clemson, EDGE

Parker was regarded as a top-15 pick heading into the 2025 college football season. It was a rough season for him and Clemson as a team overall, and he needed a good showing at the Senior Bowl – he certainly had one. His arm length shone over and over again in team and 1-on-1 periods. His highlight of the week was driving Maryland tackle Alan Herron to the ground with just his right arm.

Bud Clark TCU, SAF  

Ball hawk. That’s all you need to know about Clark. Players who are constantly around the ball will find it no matter the environment, and Clark certainly did in team periods throughout the week. He even found the ball in 1-on-1s with a highlight one-handed interception against N.C. State TE Justin Joly.  

Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, DT

You feel all 320 pounds of Hunter when watching him this week. He is a sturdy and strong defensive tackle with a clear talent for stopping the run. His pass rush skills are limited, but throughout the week, he flashed some upside within that part of his game. Hunter may find himself being picked in the first-round after his performance this week.

Quintayvious Hutchins, Boston College, EDGE

Easily one of the most surprising performances of the week was Hutchines. He’s undersized as an edge rusher, being 6-foot-2 and 229 pounds, but he has some serious power to his game. His size will be a main reason he doesn’t get picked in the early rounds, but whatever team selects him will get an explosive, quick pass rusher.

Malachi Fields Notre Dame, WR

Fields showcased plenty of quickness in his break and striding down the field throughout the week. He had a highlight-reel deep-ball catch from Arkansas QB Taylor Green that showcased his ball-tracking skills. He has the size at receiver, and after showing good agility all week, he should be rising up boards over the next couple of months.  

Caleb Banks, Florida, DT

Banks’ season was cut short at Florida due to a lower leg injury, but he managed to still play in weeks 13 and 14 in the college football season. He had impressive seasons as a sophomore and junior, leading to much anticipation for his participation this week.

Man, did he not disappoint. For being 6-foot-6 and 335 pounds, he can move. We already know he’s an excellent run defender, but he showcased quickness, leading him to win reps easily in 1-on-1s throughout the week. Banks has a chance to be a first-round pick.

Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh, LB  

As a defender, it helps just to have a knack for finding the football, and Louis certainly has that knack. He’s just a playmaker. He’s a little bit smaller for an NFL linebacker, at 6-foot and 224 pounds, but in the age of nickel packages, Louis can find a home and thrive with his coverage and disruptive ability in the run game.

Zion Young, Missouri, EDGE  

This edge rusher group is loaded with talent. Young is another edge who put on a show this week. He has good size at 6-foot-5 and 262 pounds, leading with power. He bullrushed Illinois tackle JC Davis into the ground and showcased an ability to win in multiple ways, beating Iheanachor with an inside move up the field.