The week-long training for the 2025 Senior Bowl is coming to a close, with the exhibition match scheduled for Saturday. Aspiring NFL players have spent the previous days demonstrating their prowess through a range of drills, aimed at piquing the interest of NFL teams. Despite the importance of these practice sessions, scouts primarily depend on live matches for more accurate evaluation of a player’s ability. Top-tier quarterbacks due to make an appearance include Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel, all of whom aspire to strengthen their positions in the 2025 draft discussions.
Organized annually, the Senior Bowl takes place at the Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, attracting elite college football players from all over the country. Anticipators often consider it as a premier platform ahead of the NFL drafts. Scheduled timing for the Senior Bowl is 2:30 p.m. ET, which has been a tradition for years. The exact date this year is Saturday, February 1.
With a lineup of highly skilled athletes eager to showcase their talent, the kickoff at the Hancock Whitney Stadium will take place at 2:30 p.m. ET on February 1st. With an audience comprising both die-hard football fans and curious scouts, the 2025 Senior Bowl promises competitive play and higher stakes. Without a doubt, it’s a key event in the pre-draft phase.
Well-known players registered for the 2025 Senior Bowl include quarterbacks Jalen Milroe from Alabama, Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss, and Dillon Gabriel from Oregon. Also on the roster are Will Howard from Ohio State, Riley Leonard from Notre Dame, and Tyler Shough from Louisville. These talented individuals are sure to put on a spectacular show in the upcoming event.
Additionally, a formidable lineup of running backs set to participate in the Senior Bowl comprises Donovan Edwards from Michigan and Ollie Gordon II from Oklahoma State. Other notable mentions include RJ Harvey from UCF, Jarquez Hunter from Auburn, Woody Marks from USC, and Damien Martinez from Miami. As they display their skills, they will try to improve their draft stock and leave a mark on the match.
Michigan’s Kalel Mullings, Kansas’s Devin Neal, SMU’s Brashard Smith, Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten, and Delaware’s Marcus Yarns complete the running back lineup. They bring a mix of competitiveness and unpredictability, factors crucial for an engaging match. Furthermore, the list of wide receivers comprises Stanford’s Elic Ayomanor, TCU’s Jack Bech, and Illinois’ Pat Bryant, among other talented athletes.
The wide receiver lineup also features Chimere Dike from Florida, Da’Quan Felton from Virginia Tech, Tai Felton from Maryland, Jayden Higgins from Iowa State, Tez Johnson from Oregon, and Jaylin Lane from Virginia Tech. Moreover, Iowa State’s Jaylin Noel, Miami’s Xavier Restrepo, Utah State’s Jalen Royals, Georgia’s Arian Smith, and Washington State’s Kyle Williams are aiming to put on a captivating performance.
In the tight ends’ category, Miami’s Elijah Arroyo, Pitt’s Gavin Bartholomew, Clemson’s Jake Briningstool, Alabama’s CJ Dippre, Bowling Green’s Harrold Fannin Jr., and Oregon’s Terrance Ferguson are part of the roster. Also contributing to this year’s Senior Bowl will be Georgia Tech’s Jackson Hawes, Texas’ Gunnar Helm, UCLA’s Moliki Matavao, and LSU’s Mason Taylor which would add a dynamic element to the game.
The 2025 Senior Bowl will also introduce an impressive group of offensive linemen, including NC State’s Anthony Belton, Kansas’ Logan Brown, Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr., Ajani Cornelius of Oregon, and LSU’s Garrett Dellinger. Their expertise will be central to dictating play during the game and could set the game’s tempo.
Purdue’s Marcus Mbow, North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel, Boston College’s Ozzy Trapilo and Sacramento State’s Jackson Slater finish off the list of offensive linemen. The interior defensive linemen will feature talents like Toledo’s Darius Alexander, Yahya Black of Iowa, Oregon’s Jamaree Caldwell, Texas’s Alfred Collins, and Florida State’s Joshua Farmer; their performances would significantly impact the proceedings and should grab many eyeballs.
Linebackers slated to show their prowess on the field include Auburn’s Eugene Asante, Oregon’s Jeffrey Bassa, Florida’s Shemar James, South Carolina’s Demetrius Knight Jr. and Minnesota’s Cody Lindenberg. Other notable players include Oklahoma State’s Nick Martin, Auburn’s Jalen McLeod and Georgia’s Smael Mondon Jr., who could potentially shape the overall result of the upcoming match.
Also making an appearance will be players specializing in cornerbacks, such as UCF’s BJ Adams, Ole Miss’s Trey Amos, Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston, Nebraska’s Tommi Hill. Additionally, Western Michigan’s Bilhal Kone, UCF’s Mac McWilliams, and Kansas State’s Jacob Parrish are also expected to take part. These specialists will add a unique component that is sure to keep fans entertained.
Safeties will include players like Oklahoma’s Billy Bowman, Iowa’s Sabastian Castro, Toledo’s Maxen Hook, Navy’s Rayuan Lane III, Texas’s Andrew Mukuba, and Tulane’s Caleb Ransaw. This addition to the game will create further intrigue, with Ohio State’s Lathan Ransom, Virginia’s Jonas Sanker, Maryland’s Dante Trader Jr., and Wisconsin’s Hunter Wohler set to showcase their abilities.
The rosters for specialists comprises West Virginia’s Austin Brinkman, Alabama’s James Burnip, Florida’s Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida State’s Ryan Fitzgerald, and Ole Miss’s Caden Davis. With Michigan’s William Wagner also set to take part in the game, they will add a unique flair that will have fans at the edge of their seats.
With an extensive list of talented and skilled players, the 2025 Senior Bowl promises to be an exciting and thrilling event. This collection of athletes, all vying to improve their NFL draft stock, guarantees a high-quality and competitive sporting event. Everyone from fans to scouts is eagerly waiting for the kickoff to witness these players in action.