The Senior Bowl’s slogan, “The Draft Starts In Mobile,” seems to hold every year. A strong week of practice, as history has shown, can change the trajectory of draft prospects dramatically. Over the years, we’ve seen what a strong week of practice can do for prospects, regardless of their draft stock. If they can impress NFL scouts and general managers here, next up will be the NFL Combine at the end of February. Below, I’ve highlighted four 2026 NFL Draft Prospects that are seeing their draft stock on the rise post-Senior Bowl.
Pitt LB Kyle Louis NFL Draft Stock Soaring
Coming into the Panini Senior Bowl, Kyle Louis was ranked 121st on the NFL Mock Draft Database’s Consensus Big Board. That would’ve had him coming off the board in the middle of the fourth round. However, following three days of dominant performances in practice, Kyle Louis was named the National Team Linebacker of the Week. More importantly, I think he’s well on his way to becoming a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor Dominates At The Senior Bowl
ASU’s Max Iheanachor came into the week and didn’t back down. Going up against guys like Clemson’s TJ Parker and Missouri’s Zion Young, Iheanachor held firm and came out on top. More importantly, he showed that his effort at the Senior Bowl matched the game film.
Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor Last Season:
🔱 484 Pass Block Snaps
🔱 Zero Sacks Allowed@ASUFootball pic.twitter.com/vsDJypXMTC— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 1, 2026
John Carroll WR Tyren Montgomery Pops At The Senior Bowl
It didn’t take long for Tyren Montgomery to turn heads at the Senior Bowl. The John Carroll University wide receiver ran some nice routes early in practice on day one, but all heads turned when he climbed the ladder to make a catch over the cornerback. He backed that up with another strong performance on day two.
The question now is whether Tyren Montgomery has done enough to earn an invite to the NFL Combine, which begins on February 26th.
LSU WR Chris Hilton Shows Up And Shows Out At The Senior Bowl
He started out playing in the Hula Bowl before earning a spot at the American Bowl. From there, he filled roster spots at the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Panini Senior Bowl.
While his draft stock is trending towards UDFA, NFL scouts and GMs should appreciate the effort and willingness to compete from Hilton. He literally played in the Shrine Bowl, where he was targeted three times, and then traveled that evening to get into Mobile, Alabama.