The Senior Bowl game can be a launching point toward stardom. While the week's practices tend to hold more weight throughout the evaluation process, the actual all-star contest is the last opportunity for college football's best talent to make a positive on-field impression prior to the the upcoming NFL draft.

Which QB shined brightest in Saturday's Senior Bowl? Who were the other prospects that stood out in the 2026 NFL Draft showcase? Eric Edholm offers three takeaways from the all-star event.

The Senior Bowl was full of defensive talent, and these three could end up getting drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.

The QB class remains light, but some offensive linemen turned standout weeks in Mobile into strong cases to be first-rounders

Missouri defensive end Zion Young recovered the fumble and attempted a lateral, but Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia knocked the ball loose again before Team American ultimately fell on the second fumble.

American walked away with a 17-9 win over National on the back of a two-turnover performance from its defense on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. Garrett Nussmeier — the 2026 Senior Bowl MVP — scored a touchdown on American’s first drive and finished with 57 yards passing in the win.

Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier won the Senior Bowl MVP trophy representing the Saints. New Orleans drafted two of the last three winners.

It was a cold, windy day down in Mobile, Alabama for the 2026 Senior Bowl. After a long week of practices, interviews, and fanfare, it was finally time to play some football. Here are the major takeaways from the game.