
The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl has officially wrapped up. We highly recommend five standouts who emerged and rose up draft boards.
What's next? The NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 23.
Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor
Iheanachor was one of the few who were consistent throughout the week, continually progressing each day. He possesses the athletic ability to succeed and has been displayed, and could sneak into the first round of the NFL Draft. Possibly the New York Giants or the Las Vegas Raiders are teams to watch.
Said it before, I'll say again. Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor has every right to go at the bottom of Round 1.
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 31, 2026
Would love to see the Patriots take him opposite Will Campbell at 31-32.
Iheanachor had the best 1st Quarter of the Senior Bowl game.
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Pittsburgh linebacker Kyle Louis
Louis can be an every-down linebacker within the right developmental system. He proved himself as a coverage linebacker with impressive reps throughout the week. He could be a fit for the Indianapolis Colts in the later rounds.
Kyle Louis has had a heck of a week. 32 GMs will have his name highlighted as you work into Day 2 at the LB spot.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 29, 2026
Just a heck of a ballplayer. pic.twitter.com/9pzNQBjNrT
Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields
Fields looked like a long-term NFL starter this week. He possesses controlled route-running, with no wasted motion. His body control allows him to adjust and extend with good concentration. The Kansas City Chiefs need weapons, and Fields would be an excellent addition.
WR Malachi Fields with his 2nd reception of the game. Looking like a day 2 prospect and still climbing #NFLDraft2026 https://t.co/LBJJ410xKv pic.twitter.com/ekpDvcoxvn
— awthentik (@awthentik) January 31, 2026
Western Michigan edge-rusher Nadame Tucker
Tucker rose sharply on draft boards this week. Multiple scouts fell in love with his relentless motor with the ability to dip around the edge. With early-day three or late-day two talks, keep an eye on the Dallas Cowboys or New England Patriots.
Western Michigan’s Nadame Tucker was among the biggest standouts during Senior Bowl week and now he’s shining in the game.
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) January 31, 2026
Strip sack with the swipe-n-dip. pic.twitter.com/O9Exj2cxpp
Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks
Caleb Banks made all the trench gurus fall in love this week. He possesses rare athletic ability at 6-foot-6, 335 pounds. Banks flashed his solid use of hands off the snap, immediately getting into the backfield. The Chicago Bears or San Francisco 49ers could be potential suitors.
Florida DT Caleb Banks got better each day at the 2026 Senior Bowl. Movement skills at 6-6 and 335 pounds are rare. We have still only gotten glimpses into just how good Banks could be. pic.twitter.com/gnVIEWYzBj
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) January 31, 2026
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