5 Senior Bowl standouts the Steelers should consider in 2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl has officially come to an end, with several standout talented players the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider drafting. A variety of positions that are range from future needs to immediate must-haves, here are 5 great players from the 2025 Senior Bowl that the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team wide receiver Jack Bech of TCU (7) runs after a catch during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Although everyone is talking about Jack Bech’s incredible catch on a flea flicker pass, he also scored the game-winning touchdown and was recognized as the 2025 Senior Bowl MVP.
Jan 30, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team offensive lineman Grey Zabel of North Dakota State (77) works against National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
In a draft class loaded with great defensive tackles, Alexander stood out with a huge tackle for loss in the first quarter of the Senior Bowl. His ability to shed blocks would instantly help a struggling Steelers run defense.
Jan 2, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops back to pass against the Duke Blue Devils in the second quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Ole Miss quarterback led a key scoring drive during the Senior Bowl, with his overall performance strengthening the case for him to be considered QB3 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Feb 1, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team wide receiver Jayden Higgins of Iowa State (9) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown against the American team during the first half at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Higgins checks all the boxes the Steelers need in a powerful, physical receiver—and he used these traits to snag an impressive touchdown on a trick play, despite being blanketed by a cornerback.
Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Oluwafemi Oladejo of UCLA (99) runs through a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
A former ILB who transitioned to playing off the edge, Oladejo was unstoppable in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Considered a second- to third-round talent, the UCLA edge rusher proved that the Steelers would be wise to prepare for the future with him.