Senior Bowl American Team Standouts: 4 Big Winners From Wednesday

The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl held its second string of practices on Wednesday. Similar to Tuesday’s events, the American Team followed the National Team’s afternoon practice session. The Draft Network is in attendance to provide in-depth analysis from each practice session at this year’s premier pre-draft event.

Wednesday’s American Team practice saw a pair of wide receivers continue building momentum for themselves. A pass rusher and interior offensive lineman also took advantage of their opportunity to increase their 2026 NFL Draft stock. We've identified four winners from Wednesday’s American Team practice.

Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern wide receiver Ted Hurst was a standout at Tuesday's debut practice. The small-school wideout continued trending in the right direction on Wednesday. Scouts must begin discussing the possibility that Hurst gets drafted on day two.

Hurst has just been incredibly consistent at creating separation and converting his targets. The Panthers standout looks the part at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds. Through two days of practice, Hurst has arguably increased his pre-draft stock more than any other prospect at the Panini Senior Bowl.

Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

Missouri EDGE Zion Young has strung together some dominant pass-rushing reps through two practices. The Atlanta, Georgia native produced a career-high 6.5 sacks this past season. An athletic repertoire of moves has been constantly on display.

Young was putting offensive linemen on their backsides during one-on-one reps. At Tuesday's practice, Young sold an outside move before swiftly winning inside against Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, who has arguably been the top-performing tackle in practice. He's been a handful.

Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame

Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields has been among the most consistent playmakers in attendance. Fields has dominated reps all over the field. From stretching defenses vertically to creating separation on short-to-intermediate routes, he's been available and effective.

Fields' most impressive rep occurred during the team period. The big-bodied wideout beat two defenders vertically before finishing the play by getting full extension on a diving catch, drawing audible gasps from the crowd. Fields was also incredibly fluid for a receiver of his stature when running comeback routes.

Jeremiah Wright, IOL, Auburn

One-on-one pass rushing reps are unfairly skewed to the defense. That's just an annual fact. That disadvantage made it more impressive that Auburn guard Jeremiah Wright won on several occasions, particularly this viral rep with Alabama EDGE LT Overton.

Wright is incredibly competitive and scrappy. He's among the older prospects in Mobile this year, as a six-year veteran at Auburn and two-year starter at right guard. Wright would benefit from more nuance and refinement at guard, but he's a flat-out physical specimen.