The 2025 Senior Bowl kicks off this weekend in Mobile, Alabama but the week of practice leading up to Saturday’s exhibition is arguably more important than the game itself. This year’s senior class turned in a solid week of practice.
Many of the top defensive line/EDGE prospects showed out, which is a great sign for an Atlanta Falcons team in need of defensive help. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot must find some mid-round gems this year if they hope to contend in 2025.
Now that Senior Bowl practices have wrapped up, let’s check out some highlights from potential Falcons draft targets, including Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart and Marshall’s Mike Green.
Texas A&M DL Shemar Stewart:
Texas A&M DL Shemar Stewart —6’5”, 281lbs— came to the senior bowl, dominated it for 2 days of practices, and has decided to leave early.
Punched his ticket for the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft
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— Hogg (@HoggNFL) January 30, 2025
Marshall EDGE Mike Green:
Marshall edge Mike Green – who had the practice field buzzing after this rep earlier today in 1-on-1’s – has opted to withdraw from the rest of the Senior Bowl week and head home to continue with his draft prep.
He led the FBS with 17.0 sacks this season. pic.twitter.com/vpdw45vosm
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 30, 2025
Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen:
Here is every one-on-one rep for Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen during Day 1 of the Senior Bowl: pic.twitter.com/h4EVLvlBtd
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 28, 2025
Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin:
Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr. — coming off the most profiling receiving season for a tight end in FBS history — starting Day 3 of the #SeniorBowl strong
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 30, 2025
Central Arkansas DL David Walker:
David Walker from FCS school Central Arkansas did exactly what small school players have to do at the Senior Bowl: Kick ass and standout against competition they haven’t played against. Showed off his power all week. pic.twitter.com/FvPVhvk0Kd
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) January 30, 2025
Georgia WR Arian Smith:
Arian Smith has reportedly been “blowing some scouts away” with his abilities at the Senior Bowl.
Smith has reportedly been a “matchup nightmare” for DB’s and his speed has caused many problems.
One of the concerns surrounding Smith pre-draft was his ability to catch, but he’s… pic.twitter.com/XDLlhD7z0u
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) January 30, 2025