The process leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in earnest this week with the Panini Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is a great opportunity to uncover potential gems like Daniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson, or Dru Phillips. This might be the question of the 2026 NFL Draft: Who’s next after Fernando Mendoza? After the Senior Bowl he became the 18th overall pick and a year later, he’s the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks starting left guard. The Giants and Ravens have typically scouted the Senior Bowl heavily, and it makes a lot of sense.

Source: New York Times January 27, 2026 00:27 UTC