The 2025 Senior Bowl is fast approaching! Jim Nagy and his outstanding staff have begun announcing a handful of the participants who have already accepted their invites to college football's premier pre-draft all-star showcase. We've identified five exciting prospects who have already accepted their invites.
RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
UCF running back RJ Harvey has been the most impressive ball-carrier in the Big 12 this season. The Knights standout has rushed for a conference-leading 1,328 yards and 19 touchdowns this campaign. Harvey has been totally unstoppable, rushing for eight more touchdowns than any other competitor in the conference. He's totaled 634 rushing yards and 10 TDs in his last four appearances.
Harvey is a talented prospect who blends vision with rare agility and long speed. Harvey's ability to run through tackles with excellent contact balance and pad level makes him a highly intriguing prospect. He'll attempt to showcase pass-catching skills in Mobile as well.
Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State
The Senior Bowl possesses a rich history of helping North Dakota State offensive lineman improve their pre-draft stock. Billy Turner, Dillon Radunz, and Cody Mauch are among the recent benefactors. This year, it's going to be versatile blocker Grey Zabel.
Zabel is a versatile prospect who's played both tackle and guard for the Bisons. Scouts believe he could conclude the pre-draft process as the top-ranked center. He'll play multiple positions in Mobile and have an opportunity to establish himself as a top-64 selection.
Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson has been dominant for the No. 1 ranked program in the nation. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound playmaker has recorded 64 receptions for 649 yards and eight touchdowns through nine games, leading the Ducks in every major receiving category.
Johnson is a highly skilled prospect with quick route-running ability. One-on-reps between receivers and cornerbacks are always highly entertaining in Mobile. Johnson is a quick processor that will put opposing corners in a blender throughout practice. He projects as an effective slot receiver at the next level.
Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals entered the campaign as an intriguing prospect after exploding last season by totaling 71 receptions for 1,080 yards and 15 touchdowns. Royals is proving he was no one-year wonder. He’s been especially dominant as of late, accumulating 40 catches for 666 yards and 5 touchdowns in the Aggies’ last four games.
Royals is elite in space with rare run-after-catch ability. He's been versatile enough to align outside and inside for Utah State and should continue playing all three receiver positions in Mobile. Royals is a small-school prospect who could take advantage of his opportunity at the Senior Bowl to clinch top-75 positioning.
Charles Grant, OL, William & Mary
William & Mary offensive lineman Charles Grant projects as a small-schooler that will rise to the occasion. Grant is an elite athlete who will maximize his opportunity to be around bigger-name prospects. His tape is downright dominant with a rare ability to block and climb to the second level as a quick-footed mover in a zone-based scheme.
Grant is undersized by NFL standards and requires added mass and power to project as a starting-caliber offensive tackle. For that reason, Nagy and the coaching staffs may feel tempted to utilize him inside as a guard as well. In an offensive line class that possesses more questions than answers, Grant has an opportunity to elevate his stock.
