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Senior Bowl week recap: Five prospects who emerged
Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) runs after making a catch at Notre Dame Stadium. Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Senior Bowl week recap: Five prospects who emerged

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.

Five risers

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

Colton Edwards

Colton Edwards graduated from the United States Sports University in 2023. He brings three years and counting of college football personnel experience (Tennessee Tech 2024-2025 and currently at Western Michigan). Before joining Yardbarker, he brings vast experience as an NFL Draft Analyst from FanSided, Prime Time Sports Talk, and First Round Mock

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