7 standouts from Day 3 of 2025 Senior Bowl practices

Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Landon Jackson of Arkansas (40) works through drills during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

The 2025 Senior Bowl practices are in the books.

While the annual college all-star game is still on the way, many of the NFL’s scouts, coaches, and decision makers will now head out of town as the practices are the part of the week that looms largest.

Here are seven players who stood out most in the last practice sessions of the week:

DL Landon Jackson (Arkansas)

Jackson certainly looks the part at a well-built 6’6, 273 pounds. But after an up-and-down first couple of days, the Razorbacks lineman started wreaking havoc Thursday.

In addition to some clear wins in one-on-ones, Jackson was a force in run defense during team drills.

DL Darius Alexander (Toledo)

Alexander didn’t arrive to Mobile as a well-known name, but the Toledo lineman opened some eyes. The 6’4, 304-pounder was remarkably quick and explosive for a player his size and found himself in the backfield often Thursday.

WR Tez Johnson (Oregon)

Johnson is the only player to appear on these standouts lists twice, but it’s almost impossible to understate how dominant the 5’9 receiver was on the practice field. Johnson was easily the toughest cover for defensive backs all week and found separation with ease, using his sharp route-running and lightning quick feet to leave defenders in the dust.

S Sebastian Castro (Iowa)

The Senior Bowl isn’t really a place where safeties typically shine. One-on-one coverage assignments are never easy for the position, as wide receivers and running backs are a bit too quick and tight ends are a bit too large to give safeties a chance to do well consistently.

Castro made it work, though. In…


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Publish date : 2025-01-30 19:51:00

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