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Senior Bowl Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class and Names 2024 Rookies of the Year<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Former All-Pros and up and coming NFL stars to be honored at annual induction ceremony in May<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

MOBILE, Alabama \u2013 The Senior Bowl today announced it will induct five new members into the game\u2019s Hall of Fame \u2014 former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Terron Armstead (2013), former Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman and Senior Bowl 75 th<\/sup> Anniversary Team Member Geno Atkins (2010), former Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Jon Gruden (most recent Senior Bowl head coach in 2019), former Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (2009), and former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (2011). The game\u2019s Rookies of the Year are Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Braden Fiske (Defensive Rookie of the Year), Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year), and Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year). The inductees and rookies of the year will be honored at the annual induction ceremony at The Grand Hotel Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama on Sunday, May 4, 2025.<\/p>\n

In conjunction with the Hall of Fame festivities, the Senior Bowl is hosting its Fifth Annual Senior Bowl Charities Celebrity Golf Classic, which will be held on Monday, May 5, at Lakewood Golf Club. This exclusive event will pair over 20 foursomes with celebrities from across the football world, including the five current Senior Bowl Hall of Fame inductees and Rookies of the Year. Proceeds from the golf tournament will directly benefit the Senior Bowl\u2019s Mobile Baldwin Athletic Partnership, which provides needed resources, ranging from pants and jerseys to blocking sleds and video technology, for underfunded public high school football programs in the two-county area.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome each member of the 2025 Senior Bowl Hall of Fame back to the Mobile area, where their remarkable careers began,\u201d said Mobile Arts & Sports Association President Scott Cooper. \u201cIt is truly an honor to celebrate the achievements of outstanding Senior Bowl alums year after year. This year\u2019s class is especially unique, and we are grateful that the Senior Bowl played a pivotal role in launching their journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, established in 1988, includes many players who are also members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.\u00a0 Past honorees are all-time greats such as Doak Walker, Ray Nitschke, Joe Namath, Mean Joe Green, Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Ozzie Newsome, Steve Largent, Kellen Winslow, Dan Marino, Bo Jackson, Derrick Thomas, Terrell Owens, Patrick Willis, and Von Miller.\u00a0\u00a0In addition, Paul Brown, Don Shula, Tom Landry, Paul \u201cBear\u201d Bryant, Eddie Robinson, and now Jon Gruden, are among the list of inducted legendary pro and college coaches.<\/p>\n

Statement from former New Orleans Saints OL Terron Armstead:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cComing from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, every step of the pre-draft process was extremely important for me. I came straight from the East West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl was the final stamp of validity I felt that I needed. The opportunity to compete with the best of the best coming out of college gave me the eyes and exposure I needed, and the confidence, as well. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to showcase my abilities as a young man, and I am truly honored to be inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame alongside these greats of this class.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Statement from former Cincinnati Bengals DL Geno Atkins:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to the Senior Bowl Committee for the incredible honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Playing in the Senior Bowl was a pivotal moment in my development as a professional athlete. It provided me with the invaluable opportunity to compete against some of the best talent in the game and gave me a glimpse of the NFL experience, all while being coached by NFL-level staff. I am forever grateful for that experience and the impact It had on my career.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Statement from former Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Jon Gruden:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be selected to the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. I took great pride in coaching the game and attending the game for many years. This was by far the best evaluation tool we had to prepare for our drafts. The game features hard-nosed players that are serious about their careers. We drafted several good ones over my career.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Statement from former Atlanta Falcons OL Alex Mack:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI really enjoyed my time at the Senior Bowl and really think it helped cement my draft position. Having the chance to compete against the other best prospects all week is a great way to showcase your skill. It is a stressful week because every practice feels like game day. I feel like the stress and the challenge is what made it feel so worthwhile. I was able to show how I could compete with the best, while learning a new offense and working with new people \u2013 all the things it takes to succeed on an NFL roster. I also had the chance to switch up positions for the first time since high school and show game tape of myself playing guard. Lastly, I would tell any prospect that teams love guys who love football, so it is a great chance to be around NFL coaches and showcase that you have a great attitude and that you are willing to learn new techniques and compete.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Statement from former CB Richard Sherman:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTo be invited to the Senior Bowl was an incredible honor and it gave me an opportunity to showcase my talent against some of the best in the nation. Being in that environment helped me elevate my game and get an invite to the combine. I\u2019m forever grateful for the Senior Bowl because it helped shape career in a positive way.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

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SENIOR BOWL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BIOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terron Armstead (Offensive Lineman – Senior Bowl Class of 2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong> Selected with the 75th<\/sup> overall pick in the 3rd<\/sup> round of the 2013 draft by the New Orleans Saints\u2026 has appeared in 135 games with 131 starts throughout his career\u2026 spent 9 years with the New Orleans Saints (2013-2021) and currently plays for the Miami Dolphins (2022-current)\u2026 Armstead was a 2 nd<\/sup> team All-Pro in 2018 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl 5 times throughout his career (2018-2020, 2022, 2023). NCAA: <\/strong>Played at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from 2009-2012\u2026 He was a 1st<\/sup> team All-SWAC selection 3 times (2010-2012)\u2026 Armstead was also a distinguished member of the track team while at Arkansas Pine Bluff where he competed as a shot putter, discus thrower and hammer thrower.<\/p>\n

Geno Atkins (Defensive Tackle – Senior Bowl Class of 2010)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong> Selected with the 120th<\/sup> overall pick in the 4th<\/sup> round of the 2010 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals\u2026 appeared in 161 games with 134 starts throughout his 11-year career\u2026 spent his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals (2010-2020)\u2026 Atkins was voted 1 st<\/sup> team All-Pro twice (2012, 2015), 2nd<\/sup> team All-Pro once (2011), an 8-time Pro Bowl selection (2011, 2012, 2014-2019) and was included on the 2010\u2019s NFL All-Decade Team\u2026 He finished his career with 75.5 sacks, posting 10 or more sacks in a season 3 times. NCAA: <\/strong>Played at the University of Georgia from 2006 to 2009\u2026 Atkins was 1st<\/sup> team All-SEC in 2007 and 2nd<\/sup> team All-SEC in 2009\u2026 He finished his career with 11 sacks, 120 tackles and 35 tackles for a loss\u2026 7 of his career sacks all occurred in the 2007 season\u2026 While at Georgia, Atkins was part of 2 teams that had 10 or more wins, including a win in the 2007 Sugar Bowl.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Jon Gruden (Head Coach – Senior Bowl 1999, 2005, 2007 and 2019)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL: <\/strong>Jon Gruden coached in the National Football League for a total of 30 years\u2026 He spent 15 total years as a Head Coach and 15 years as a Coordinator or Assistant\u2026 As a Head Coach, he spent 4 years with the Oakland \/ Las Vegas Raiders (2018-2021), 7 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002-2008), and 4 years with Oakland Raiders (1998-2001)\u2026 While with the Buccaneers, Gruden won the Super Bowl in 2002 and is currently the winningest head coach in Tampa Bay history with 57 total wins\u2026 Gruden is also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor\u2026 As a Head Coach, Gruden worked alongside Hall of Fame Coach\/Owner Al Davis while also coaching many Hall of Fame players such as Jerry Rice, Charles Woodson, Eric Allen, Tim Brown, Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, John Lynch and Ronde Barber\u2026 Grudens influence as a Head Coach also extended to his Coaching Assistants, some of which would eventually become head coaches in the NFL (Bill Callahan, Marc Trestman, Rod Marinelli, Raheem Morris, Mike Tomlin, Jay Gruden, Kyle Shanahan, Nathaniel Hackett, Gus Bradley, Sean McVay, and Brian Callahan)\u2026 Gruden also served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles (1995-1997) and as an Assistant Coach for the Green Bay Packers (1992-1994) and San Francisco 49ers (1990). NCAA: <\/strong>Gruden attended Muskingum College and the University of Dayton\u2026 He played Quarterback at Dayton from 1984-1986\u2026 After graduating from Dayton with a degree in Communications Gruden was hired as a Graduate Assistant Coach at the University of Tennessee from 1985-1986\u2026\u00a0 After his time in Tennessee, he spent 2 years at Southeast Missouri State and then spent the 1989 season at the University of the Pacific.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Alex Mack (Offensive Lineman – Senior Bowl Class of 2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong> Selected with the 21st<\/sup> overall pick in the 1st<\/sup> round of the 2009 draft by the Cleveland Browns\u2026 appeared in 196 games with 196 starts throughout his 13-year career\u2026 spent 7 years with the Browns (2009-2015), 5 years with the Atlanta Falcons (2016\u20132020) and 1 season with the San Francisco 49ers (2021)\u2026 Mack appeared on the All-Rookie team in 2009 and was selected to the Pro Bowl 7 times throughout his career (2010, 2013, 2015-2018, 2021)\u2026 One of the most consistent and reliable players in the history of the National Football League, Mack did not miss a snap while with the Browns and at one point started 90 consecutive games. NCAA:<\/strong> Played at the University of California from 2004-2008… He made 39 consecutive start throughout his career… Mack was awarded the Morris Trophy in 2007 and 2008, an award given to the best offensive lineman in the conference and is voted on by opposing players… Mack was also a distinguished student. He compiled a 3.61 GPA as a legal studies major and was awarded the Draddy Trophy in 2008, considered by many as the \u201cAcademic Heisman\u201d.<\/p>\n

Richard Sherman (Cornerback – Senior Bowl Class of 2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong> Selected with the 154th<\/sup> overall pick in the 5th<\/sup> round of the 2011 draft by the Seattle Seahawks\u2026 appeared in 144 games with 136 starts throughout his 11-year career\u2026 spent 7 years with the Seattle Seahawks (2011-2017), 3 years with the San Francisco 49ers (2018-2020) and 1 year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021)\u2026 Sherman was voted 1 st<\/sup> team All-Pro 3 times (2012-2014), 2nd<\/sup> team All-Pro twice (2015, 2019), a 5 time Pro Bowl selection (2013-2016, 2019), led the NFL in Interceptions (2013) and was included in the 2010\u2019s NFL All-Decade Team\u2026 During his time with the Seahawks, Sherman was a key part of the \u201cLegion of Boom\u201d defense, the secondary that led the NFL in pass defense in 2013-2014 and scoring defense from 2012-2015\u2026 Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVII\u2026 Sherman appeared in 3 Super Bowls throughout his career. NCAA:<\/strong> Played at Stanford University from 2006-2010\u2026 Began his career as a Wide Receiver and led the team in receiving as a freshman\u2026 After 3 seasons at Receiver, Sherman made the switch to Cornerback where he made 112 tackles and had 6 interceptions in his final two seasons \u2026 Sherman was a key piece on the 2010 team that finished with school record 12-1 finish that included a victory in the Orange Bowl.<\/p>\n

2024 ROOKIE OF YEAR BIOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Braden Fiske (Defensive Tackle – Senior Bowl Class of 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong>\u00a0 Selected with the 39th<\/sup> overall pick in the 2nd<\/sup> round of the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Rams\u2026 appeared in 17 games with 8 starts in 2024\u2026 through 17 games, Fiske had 8.5 sacks, 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries\u2026 Fiske was a key piece in replacing long time mainstay Aaron Darnold to retirement\u2026 the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the Divisional Round of the playoffs and were eventually defeated by the eventual Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. NCAA: <\/strong>Played at Western Michigan University (2019-2022) and the University of Florida State (2023). While at Western Michigan, Fiske played in 45 total games and started in 30\u2026 He was awarded 2nd<\/sup> team All-MAC in 2022 after posting 12 tackles for loss and 59 tackles\u2026 While at Florida State, Fiske was awarded 2 nd<\/sup> team All-ACC\u2026 He played in all 13 games and posted 9 tackles for loss, 6 sacks and 43 tackles\u2026 Florida State had a perfect regular season in 2023 winning all 13 of its games<\/p>\n

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Bo Nix (Quarterback – Senior Bowl Class of 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong> Selected with the 12th<\/sup> overall pick in the 1st<\/sup> round of the 2024 draft by the Denver Broncos\u2026 appeared in 17 games with 17 starts in 2024\u2026 After 8 seasons of not making the playoffs, Nix lead the Denver Broncos to a 10 win season and a playoff berth in only his rookie season\u2026 he threw 29 touchdown passes for 3775 yards and completed 66.3% of his passes\u2026 Nix finished 3 rd<\/sup> in Rookie of the Year voting. NCAA: <\/strong>Played at Auburn University (2019-2021) and the University of Oregon (2022-2023)\u2026 Nix started 61 games throughout his career which is the most in NCAA history for a Quarterback\u2026 An immediate starter as a freshman at Auburn, Nix was voted SEC Freshman of the Year after leading Auburn to a 9-4 record which includes wins over Oregon and Alabama\u2026Nix finished the final 2 seasons of his career at Oregon where he posted an impressive record of 22-5\u2026 In 2023, Nix led the NCAA in pass completions, completion percentage and passing touchdowns\u2026 Nix finished 3 rd<\/sup> in the Heisman voting that season.<\/p>\n

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Ladd McConkey (Wide Receiver – Senior Bowl Class of 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL:<\/strong> Selected with the 34th<\/sup> overall pick in the 2nd<\/sup> round of the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Chargers\u2026 appeared in 16 games with 14 starts in 2024\u2026 McConkey played a key role in the team\u2019s 11 win season and playoff appearance\u2026 leading all Charger receivers in receptions (82), targets (112) and receiving yards (1149) while also scoring 7 touchdowns\u2026 McConkey broke the franchise record for most receptions and yards by a rookie in a single season\u2026 He also broke the record for the most receiving yards by a rookie in a single postseason game with 197 yards. NCAA: <\/strong>Played for the University of Georgia from 2020-2023\u2026 McConkey played in 39 games throughout his career and finished with 119 catches, 1687 yards and 18 touchdowns\u2026 While at Georgia, McConkey won 2 National Championships (2021, 2022)\u2026 McConkey was also awarded the Wuerffel Trophy (2023), an award for a combination of exemplary community service and academic achievement. \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Senior Bowl<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Reese\u2019s Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage in the NFL Draft process. The longest continual-running all-star game has taken place in Mobile, Alabama the past 75\u00a0years.\u00a0 More than 900 NFL personnel, including key decision-makers from all 32 teams, and over 1100 media members from around the country were credentialed this year. This past April, the game produced 110\u00a0total picks, representing 43\u00a0percent of the entire NFL draft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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