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2026 NFL Mock Draft: Senior Bowl Standouts Change the First-Round Conversation
Ten players elevated their NFL draft value through standout performances at the Senior Bowl, showcasing traits scouts prioritize, including durability and production.
- On Saturday, the Panini Senior Bowl staged three practices and a game at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, televised by NFL Network for scouts and talent evaluators.
- Coaches and scouts say Senior Bowl week gave prospects pro-style coaching and game reps to boost their draft stock, while absences of top edge rushers like David Bailey opened chances for T.J. Parker.
- Texas Tech's Lee Hunter dominated team practice periods on Tuesday, Jacob Rodriguez forced a fumble and intercepted a pass in Wednesday practice, and Cyrus Allen impressed with quickness and route running, raising mid-round interest.
- The Detroit Lions' recent Senior Bowl history keeps franchise focus on these prospects, and several players `made themselves money` this week as April draft evaluations approach.
- Payton's limited exhibition on Saturday and strong weeks from Caleb Banks, DT, Florida, and Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech, helped ease defensive-line depth concerns ahead of April draft evaluations.
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MOBILE, Ala. -- For three days and a game on Saturday, 2026 NFL Draft prospects participated in the Senior Bowl, the NFL’s premier draft bowl to help these players increase their draft stock and interview with teams.
·New Jersey, United States
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17 state players among national all-stars at Panini Senior Bowl
Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter drew a lot of attention from NFL talent evaluators during practices this week for the Panini Senior Bowl. The former Blount High School standout figures he’ll be the center of attention for a portion of the crowd as Senior Bowl week concludes with the 77th annual all-star game on Saturday.
·Alabama, United States
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