The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Building the Beast: Who's turning heads at the Senior Bowl?
Jan 28, 2026
Dane Brugler, draft expert who scouts all-star events like the Senior Bowl, reports from Mobile. He highlights standout edge rushers, tackle one-on-one concerns, standout small-school QBs and receivers, and interior power players. Short takes on linebackers, corners, and under-the-radar prospects round out the scouting tour.
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All-Star Weeks Drive Draft Visibility
- The Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl together represent almost the entire draftable pool for late-round and camp players this year.
- Dane Brugler says these games are crucial because roughly 90% will be drafted and 100% will reach a camp.
One-On Drills Favor Power Rushers
- The Senior Bowl's one-on-one drills favor edge rushers to showcase winning hand usage and power.
- Dane highlights TJ Parker and Derek Moore as power-oriented performers who benefited from that format on day one.
Nussmeier’s First Day Restores Hype
- Garrett Nussmeier clearly looked like the best quarterback on the first day, showing anticipation and placement.
- Dane cautions that quarterbacks need to improve across multiple days to confirm progress after a rough college season.