2026 Senior Bowl roster reveal: Three things you need to know

The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl announced over 130 players have accepted invitations to participate in the annual all-star game, which showcases draft-eligible prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. Senior Bowl executive director Drew Fabianich, who has extensive experience in talent evaluation from his time with the Dallas Cowboys, revealed the roster alongside NFL Network analysts. Fabianich emphasized the game's role in spotlighting top draft prospects, noting that the 2025 Senior Bowl produced 106 draft picks, with 41% of all drafted players participating in the event.

Key quarterback prospects include Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy runner-up, and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, who aims to improve his draft stock after an injury-plagued season. The defensive line is highlighted as a strong position group, featuring standout players such as Texas Tech's David Bailey and Clemson's T.J. Parker. Fabianich also noted the depth among wide receivers, with Texas A&M's KC Concepcion and Mississippi