Senior Bowl 2026: 10 players who made big impressions this week
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Key Points:
- The 77th Panini Senior Bowl concluded with over 100 top draft-eligible college football players showcasing their skills for NFL scouts through practices and the all-star game, including some third-year juniors.
- Standout performers included Caleb Banks (DL, Florida) and Lee Hunter (DL, Texas Tech), who impressed during drills and solidified first-round draft prospects, though Hunter did not play in the game.
- Garrett Nussmeier (QB, LSU) earned Most Valuable Player honors, emerging as the top quarterback among a notable group including Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
- Other notable players were Bud Clark (SAF, TCU), Josh Cuevas (TE, Alabama), Kyle Louis (LB, Pittsburgh), and Tyren Montgomery (
