Florida State, Miami and UCF sending players to 2025 Senior Bowl to try to impress NFL scouts

The NFL Draft is months away, but several prospects can make a major impression at the Reese’s Senior Bowl practices and game this week.

A strong week at the Senior Bowl a year ago helped Washington quarterback Michael Penix, a Tampa Bay Tech graduate, vault into the Top 10 where he was picked No. 8 by the Atlanta Falcons.

Houston wide receiver Tank Dell, a Mainland graduate, wowed scouts at the Senior Bowl in 2023 and wound up being selected in the third round by the Houston Texans.

Fourteen players from Florida accepted invitations to the Senior Bowl this year.

The list includes Texas A&M edge rusher Shamar Stewart (Monsignor Pace), Miami All-American wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (Deerfield Beach), and Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas (Niceville).

Here’s a look at the players from Florida high schools who accepted invitations to the Senior Bowl.

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OT Anthony Belton (NC State/Florida High)

Sep 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack offensive tackle Anthony Belton (74) during pregame activities against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Dukes Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Belton, who started his career at Georgia Military College, was a three-year starter for NC State. He was tied for the team lead with 51 pancake blocks in 2023.

WR Pat Bryant (Illinois/Atlantic Coast)

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) stiff arms Central Michigan Chippewas defensive lineman Jaden Davis (95) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bryant earned All-Big Ten and All-American honors in 2024 after catching 54 passes for 984 yards and a school-record 10 touchdowns.

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