Senior Bowl live score, stats, highlights from 2026 NFL Draft showcase game

The Sporting News is tracking live stats and highlights for the 2026 Senior Bowl from Mobile, Ala.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:31am

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The 2026 Senior Bowl is a highly-anticipated event each year, as it provides NFL teams and scouts with one of the first opportunities to watch players entering the 2026 NFL draft. This year's showcase is headlined by Heisman finalists Diego Pavia and Jacob Rodriguez, as well as other top prospects like LSU's Garrett Nussmeier. The Sporting News is providing live updates, stats, and highlights from the NFL Draft showcase game.

Why it matters

The Senior Bowl is a crucial event for NFL teams and prospects alike. It allows scouts and coaches to evaluate top draft-eligible players in person, get to know them, and see how they perform against elite competition. Strong showings at the Senior Bowl can significantly boost a player's draft stock.

The details

Saturday's Senior Bowl game will feature some of the top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, including quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier (LSU), Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt), and Taylen Green (Arkansas), as well as wide receivers Jordan Hudson (SMU), Harrison Wallace III (Ole Miss), and Barion Brown (LSU). Other notable participants include tight ends Will Kacmarek (Ohio State) and Joshua Cuevas (Alabama), running backs Kaelon Black (Indiana) and Kayton Allen (Penn State), and defensive standouts like safety Michael Taaffe (Texas) and cornerback Malik Muhammad (Texas).

  • The 2026 Senior Bowl is taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Diego Pavia

A Heisman finalist quarterback from Vanderbilt University.

Jacob Rodriguez

A Heisman finalist from an undisclosed school.

Garrett Nussmeier

A quarterback from Louisiana State University (LSU).

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What’s next

The results and highlights from the 2026 Senior Bowl will be closely watched by NFL teams as they continue their evaluation process leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Senior Bowl provides a valuable opportunity for NFL prospects to showcase their skills and impress scouts, coaches, and fans ahead of the upcoming draft. Strong performances in Mobile can significantly boost a player's draft stock and help them achieve their NFL dreams.