A list of 484 draft-eligible athletes from every level of college football, the Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List has arrived. Position players that were either 2018 high school graduates or true four-year players (with five or more games played in three previous seasons), the Senior Bowl has become the preeminent college showcase where truly the “best of the best” compete to raise their draft stock. 

Here at TDN, it’s our job to feed you detailed, layered analysis of each athlete that could make their way down to Mobile come February. With Week 0 right around the corner, here are a few names to become more familiar with that stick out among the 484.

I’m EXTREMELY intrigued by Maxwell’s potential growth this year. A man amongst boys last fall, he touts quick feet, electric hands, and the ability to slide up and down the defensive front. Not only was he dominant against FCS competition, totaling 12 sacks in 11 games, but he was also stout in the Mocs’ lone FBS game against then-No. 18 ranked Kentucky and possesses a skill set within the interior that should begin to garner a hefty spotlight as we move into the pre-draft process in the coming months.

One of the smoothest athletes in the entire FCS, Lewis can push the pocket with the best of them. A primary speed rusher that uses his flexibility well to dip his inside shoulder against longer, more physical offensive tackles, Lewis is a name to watch this fall if he can put it all together.

After recording nine interceptions last season, it didn’t take long for Ford to find himself with a bold dot on NFL scouts’ “prospects to watch” lists. A transfer from Louisville, Ford is a long 6-foot-2 corner with elite instincts. He had three defensive touchdowns last year and is a talent who constantly finds himself near the football. He has a ton of Jimmy Moreland vibes—but bigger and more physical—to his game due to his knack for making plays on the football.

After recording nearly 20 sacks last season, Land has progressed into one of the more polarizing FCS prospects on either side of the ball. His play strength and weight remain a long-term project, but the Rattlers’ premier defender has all the clubs in the bag to dominate once again this fall and assert himself as a name to watch heading into the NFL draft process.

There may not be a better tackler in the entire country. Despite appearing in just five games last season, Greenhagen amassed a ridiculous 102 tackles, including an NCAA single-game record of 31 against Nebraska. Now 100% healthy, he should return to form and continue to swallow up ball carriers at the second level. A preseason FCS first-team All-American, the Fordham standout plays a throwback brand of football that should entice scouts this fall. 

An FCS All-American, Bonds touts an NFL frame and could challenge to be the top HBCU prospect in the 2023 draft. At 6-foot-4, Bonds uses his length extremely well and understands the optics of high-pointing the football over small corners. He could work to add muscle to his 190-pound frame, but he touts sticky hands on the perimeter with a “my ball” attitude and showcased well against FBS opponent Liberty (eight catches, 144 yards, two TDs). 

A versatile defender, Sapp has remained on NFL scouts’ radars for some time as a highly recruited prep talent and transfer from Minnesota. With ideal height and weight, refining the intricate details of the position will serve him well, and allow his draft stock to continue to rise. 

One of college football’s most successful rushers over the last few years, a ruptured achilles ended his 2021 season before he was able to get out of Week 1. A bowling ball made of razor blades, he’s impossible to take down alone and he wears defenses down with his violent style of play. Returning to pre-Achilles form will be key for him if he wants his draft stock to rise in a deep class of ball carriers.

A game wrecker often aligned as a 7-tech outside linebacker, Leo has made a habit of forcing turnovers and pushing the pocket during his days at Wagner. Behind an NFL-ready frame, Leo’s acceleration and violent hands pop on tape. He’s rarely jolted back by opposing blockers and is constantly working downhill toward the football. He has a ways to go in refining his skill set in coverage and he lacks elite speed, but the fundamental traits are there for him to earn some NFL draft buzz this year.

A riser to watch this fall, Anderson has an NFL-ready frame. Still just a junior, he’ll continue to add mass in the weight room over the next two seasons. A versatile prospect that has the ability to win in a multitude of ways off the edge, Anderson will face increased double teams after a successful 2021 campaign that will only help improve his well-rounded skill set. 

A transfer from Cal, Castles is as dynamic as they come at tight end. A modern-day flex weapon, Castles could be this year’s Tre McBride as a small school stud to take over the pre-draft process. His skillset jigsaws extremely well to the NFL. 

In 2021, Ibrahim was one of the top HBCU and FCS wideouts in the country. He was Aqueel Glass’ top target on the perimeter, spearheading the nation’s fourth-best passing offense with 1,008 receiving yards. He returns as the Bulldogs’ only wide receiver with more than 20 catches last year.

One of the more unique athletes on this list, McKenzie was Merrimack’s punter in 2019. While he’s since relinquished those duties, McKenzie has experience returning both kicks and punts to complement his outstanding coverage ability on the perimeter. Merrimack College has yet to have a player drafted in its program’s 26-year history.

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