2025 NFL Draft: Biggest Winners and Losers from the Senior Bowl


Multiple defensive linemen came to play at this year's Senior Bowl, with three in particular standing out throughout the contest.
Opposing quarterbacks and running backs had trouble working in the backfield because of the amount of pressure these defensive fronts continually applied.
LSU's Sai'vion Jones found a new home inside, where he can wreak havoc against less athletic offensive linemen. The 6'5", 289-pound Jones, who's been at home on the edge, continually found ways to beat guards during the game, mainly with his lateral movement by taking them wide before quickly working underneath.
The 21-year-old prospect also provided a few snaps at defensive end, but he may be able to provide a Denico Autry-like presence along an NFL defensive front.
Arkansas' Landon Jackson found the secret sauce of how to beat the offensive linemen in Mobile after struggling to piece together a solid pass-rush plan throughout the practice week. The 6'5", 273-pound defensive end is a power rusher by nature. He's used to overwhelming blockers. But he struggled when working down the middle of the bigger blockers in attendance.
Jackson worked half-a-man much better once the game started, which allowed him to create a strip-sack and multiple pressures.
NFL Network @nflnetwork"Make yourself some money, Landon Jackson." - @MoveTheSticks The standout from @RazorbackFB gets the strip sack for the National squad!????: @SeniorBowl on NFL Network????: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/vGdnlPLZOz
Finally, Olu Oladejo looked to build a comfort level working off the edge.
Much like Jones, Oladejo was a convert. Granted, the UCLA product switched from off-ball linebacker to edge-defender during the season. He still needed time before he found ways to exploit matchups, which he did during the game.
The 6'3", 261-pound prospect used his length and explosiveness to manufacture multiple pressures and a pair of sacks.
NFL Network @nflnetwork2nd sack of the game for Oluwafemi Oladejo! @UCLAFootball ????: @SeniorBowl on NFL Network????: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/MQB9fK8cRE
Oladejo still needs time and development to realize his full potential, though NFL teams should be greatly intrigued by his upside.