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Jaxson Dart and Other 2025 Senior Bowl Winners

Winners and Losers from the Senior Bowl

This year's Senior Bowl practices might have helped one SEC QB move into the first round ... and another prove he doesn't belong there.

The TE group featured strong performances in one-on-one and 11-on-11 drills. Miami's Elijah Arroyo looks like a player on the rise.

One of his teammates, though, might be headed the other direction.

Let’s dig into some winners, losers, and under-the-radar names to know for your dynasty rookie drafts ...

Risers

These players helped themselves with a good week of Senior Bowl workouts.

Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

The buzz coming out of the Senior Bowl is Dart’s ascension past the other QBs.

After an inconsistent first day from all the QBs, Dart looked sharp in adjusting to life under center.

He showed consistent footwork, quick release, and the best zip on the ball in short-to-medium range throughout the second and third days of practice.

Dart displayed exceptional ability to hit some corner and post routes down the field.

He has the tool set to be a first-round QB, and some teams reportedly have him as high as the No. 2 QB on their board.

Fantasy managers should also like that Dart rushed for 1,498 yards and 12 TDs across his three Ole Miss seasons.

Dart could be in for a Bo Nix-type rise up the rankings.

Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

Smith is a former WR who started his college career at Miami. 

He gives off Tyrone Tracy vibes as a convert to RB whose athleticism and short-area quickness make him difficult to cover.

Smith put his speed and quickness on display all week. He looked dominant against LBs in receiving drills (as expected). But he also shined on the ground in 11-on-11s.

After carrying the SMU offense into the college football playoff, Smith showed he can be a lead runner with home-run ability.

The Senior Bowl reinforced that idea. Smith might have played his way into the Top 120 of the NFL Draft.

Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

Starting the week weighing in at 156 pounds isn’t ideal. But Johnson was a human highlight reel in 1-on-1s.

The light weight and precise route running gave Johnson an edge over CBs in those drills. He made sharp cuts proved nearly impossible to cover in the full route tree.

Small and quick WRs often find success in Mobile, like Roman Wilson last year and Marquise Goodwin back in 2013. So let's not overreact to Johnson’s success. But he certainly could move up draft boards. 

Teams with a specialized role for Johnson’s speed and technical abilities may consider him late on Day 2.

Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

There wasn’t quite as much buzz around Royals, but his film from the week proved consistent and impressive. 

Royals came in just under 6’0 and 210 pounds. But he moves like a 200-pound WR. His cutting ability was on display in practice with great separation in 1-on-1 drills. 

But where Royals shined the most was his body control and hand-eye coordination. Despite numerous passes arriving a bit off the mark (from QBs he had never played with), Royals made adjustments and came down with some tough catches.

Royals feels like a solid Day 2 pick with starting-WR upside.

Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Arroyo put a full highlight reel on film while at the Senior Bowl. His explosion off the snap was too much for LBs to handle when trying to cover him in 1-on-1s. 

Arroyo weighed a solid 251 pounds but looked explosive off the snap and could become a reliable receiving weapon in the NFL.

Arroyo also got open underneath in 11-on-11 drills and found himself targeted often.

He flashed that type of talent at Miami this past season but never quite put it all together. It’s very possible the best is yet to come.

Arroyo has risen comfortably into the top 6 at TE and may now have a shot at Day 2 draft capital.

Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

The all-time FBS leader among TEs in single-season receiving yards and TDs showcased excellent hands and quickness in and out of his routes.

Fannin was a major target in 11-on-11s and looked sharp in his hitch and stick routes. 

Though he may not add as much in the blocking department, Fannin appears locked in as a top 3 TE.

Fallers

These players didn't help their draft stocks in Mobile.

Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Milroe revealed Kenny Pickett-sized hands. At only 8.75 inches, they were smallest among Senior Bowl invitees and a legitimate concern for a QB who will be used as a rusher.

The rest of the week was full of inconsistencies, like his college career. Highlights included beautiful deep passes. But Milroe missed on too many short-to-intermediate throws.

He didn’t seem to find a rapport with his receivers and rarely made clean throws to appropriate spots.

A team may fall in love with Milroe’s rushing upside and passing potential. But he's a long way from being an NFL-level passer.

Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami

One of the most disappointing performances came from Restrepo, who was getting some Round 2-3 buzz entering the week.

He simply could not separate in 1-on-1s and looked sloppy on routes that required any cutting.

Maybe it was effort or just lack of route-tree experience, but Restrepo looked lost early in the week trying to run the correct route combinations.

Restrepo is a good player, coming off two straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. But the Senior Bowl may have exposed some of the flaws that will need correction.

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Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware

After getting acclimated on the first day, Yarns showcased his explosion and speed. 

Yarns made the most of his 11-on-11 opportunities, hitting the line quickly and finding holes to wiggle through. 

He also flashed pass-catching upside on deeper routes against LBs while holding his own as a blocker.

Yarns will be a Day 3 selection, but his speed and all-around talent could give him an edge to make a fantasy impact early in his career.

Jack Bech, WR, TCU

Bigger WRs often struggle at the Senior Bowl because they're easier to cover in 1-on-1 drills. Not Bech.

He showcased strong hands and great route-running technique throughout the week. Bech looked strong boxing out defenders and flashing contested-catch ability.

He also won the MVP of the Senior Bowl game by catching the game-winning TD pass with no time left on the clock.

The performance adds to a college profile that began with Bech leading LSU in receptions as a 2021 true freshman.

He may even have a chance to sneak into Round 3 of the NFL Draft. 

Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

Taylor always seemed open in 11-on-11s.

The son of Hall of Famer DE Jason Taylor, Mason sports a high football IQ and commonly found holes in zone coverage during practice.

He showed solidly in 1-on-1s, with good acceleration in and out of his breaks.

A reliable target who also held up in blocking drills, Taylor could be a solid two-way TE in the league.

A strong TE class may knock him down the board a bit, but don’t sleep on Taylor as an eventual fantasy producer.

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Shane Hallam, Writer

Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format including redraft, dynasty, devy, IDP, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC and utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance.