Colts 2025 NFL draft: Highlights from Day 3 of Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl has been an important part of the pre-draft process for the Indianapolis Colts under GM Chris Ballard, so let's take a look at some of the highlights from Thursday's practice.
This was the third and final practice of the week for the participants. Next up, the All-Star game between the American and National teams will be played on Saturday.
Since Ballard took over as the Colts' GM in 2017, there have been 29 players that he's drafted who have participated in the Senior Bowl. A few of those names include Laiatu Latu, Bernhard Raimann, Alec Pierce, and Michael Pittman.
For more on what the Senior Bowl entails, click here.
To dive into which 2025 NFL draft prospects are participating at this year's event, along with the Colts level of need at each position group, follow the links below:
Quarterbacks
Linebackers
Running backs
Tight ends
Wide receivers
Cornerbacks and Safeties
Offensive line
Defensive line
.@TCUFootball WR Jack Bech is just a damn good receiver. He's been a winner in all three days of @seniorbowl practice pic.twitter.com/gIKN22F0IC
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025
Miami TE Elijah Arroyo is one the 2025 #SeniorBowl's biggest risers
The exclamation mark to his final practice session was a leaping TD catch in the back of the end zone
Arroyo celebrated by punting the ball into orbit, perhaps symbolizing his stock 🚀
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— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 30, 2025
Yeah, Harold Fannin Jr. is ELITE 🔥
One handed grab this morning at the #SeniorBowl practice 😮💨
(🎥 via @FantasyPts)
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— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) January 30, 2025
Kansas RB Devin Neal continues to impress on Day 3 of the #SeniorBowl
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— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 30, 2025
Aireontae Ersery STONEWALLED several of the top edge rushers at the Senior Bowl 👀
His hand placement and power was evident in reps against Mike Green, Landon Jackson, David Walker, and others. Also a good mover at 6'5, 339lbs.
He made a strong case for OT1 in the 2025 Draft ♨️ pic.twitter.com/idLDJWVDYX
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 30, 2025
I really like Sacramento State iOL Jackson Slater.
Scouts wanted to see the FCS talent step up vs. the competition at @seniorbowl.
How about this rep vs Ole Miss' Walter Nolen? 👀
Slater played G in college, but scouts nearly unanimously agree he'll be best-used at C. pic.twitter.com/VP9D0xPujQ
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) January 30, 2025
Toledo DL Darius Alexander continues to stack impressive reps during #SeniorBowl week. Looked good during Thursday's practice.
Stock up player 📈 pic.twitter.com/JsX19MzQTy
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 30, 2025
This was a @seniorbowl first…
Miami TE Elijah Arroyo caught a touchdown pass and immediately punted the ball into the stands 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/AocRMAzwJ4
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025
Every Willie Lampkin 1-on-1 from the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/wCk8UPeUjq
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 30, 2025
Really good third @seniorbowl practice for @WKUFootball CB Upton Stout
Great footwork and short area quickness to stay in phase out of press here. Had a nice run fill in team drills as well. Good player pic.twitter.com/UGwUBEVts1
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025
Syracuse defender Justin Barron is a former WR and DB turned Linebacker for the Senior Bowl, and here he is showing off his natural coverage feel against Woody Marks. I like what I'm seeing pic.twitter.com/OtRfIOsPk5
— Daniel Harms🏈 (@InHarmsWay19) January 30, 2025
Femi Oladejo continues to be among the most intriguing talents at the @seniorbowl.
A former off-ball LB, a midseason move to EDGE was in his best interest. Long, speedy rusher who's still scratching the surface of his pass-rushing potential.pic.twitter.com/g5k1mKGEVo
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) January 30, 2025
Every Mac McWilliams 1-on-1 from the Senior Bowl – I gotta watch this dude's tape he was the best CB in Mobile. Legit went 5/5 pic.twitter.com/bugETBL2PH
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 30, 2025
Can keep the analysis on this one simple: @CanesFootball WR Xavier Restrepo gets open
Value in the red zone doesn't just come from size pic.twitter.com/azZJ5CGBTW
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 30, 2025
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