The 2019 Senior Bowl was the 70th edition of the annual post‑season college football all‑star game that showcases NFL draft‑eligible senior players. The game was played on January 26 2019 at Ladd–Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
Teams and Coaching Staff
Two squads—designated the National and American teams—competed. The coaching staffs were supplied by NFL teams:
- National Team – Head coach Andy Reid (Philadelphia Eagles) with assistants from the Eagles organization.
- American Team – Head coach Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers) with assistants from the 49ers organization.
Game Result
- Final Score: National 34, American 20.
- The National team secured victory by a margin of 14 points.
Most Valuable Player
- D’Andre Swift, running back from the University of Georgia, was named the Most Valuable Player after recording 84 rushing yards on nine carries and a 19‑yard reception in the contest.
Notable Participants
The 2019 Senior Bowl featured a high concentration of prospects who later became prominent NFL draft selections, including:
| Position | Player | College | Draft Outcome (2019 NFL Draft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Nick Bosa | Ohio State | 1st round, 2nd overall (San Francisco 49ers) |
| DE | Chase Young | Ohio State | 1st round, 2nd overall (Washington Football Team) |
| OT | Andrew Thomas | Georgia | 1st round, 28th overall (New York Giants) |
| LB | Justin Herbert | Oregon | 1st round, 6th overall (Los Angeles Chargers) |
| CB | Mecole Hardman | Georgia | 2nd round, 56th overall (Kansas City Chiefs) |
| WR | Marquez Callaway | Ohio State | 5th round, 153rd overall (New England Patriots) |
| QB | Dwayne Haskins | Ohio State | 1st round, 15th overall (Washington Football Team) |
| S | Grant Delpit | LSU | 2nd round, 44th overall (Cleveland Browns) |
(Only a selection of participants is shown; the rosters included over 100 players from more than 90 NCAA programs.)
Attendance and Broadcast
- Attendance: Approximately 30,000 spectators were reported.
- Television: The game was televised live on NFL Network in the United States.
Significance
The Senior Bowl serves as a major scouting event for NFL teams, offering prospects the opportunity to practice and compete under NFL coaching, perform in front of league personnel, and improve their draft stock. The 2019 edition continued this tradition, with many participants seeing their draft positions rise based on on‑field performance and interview evaluations.
All information reflects publicly available records and reports from the 2019 Senior Bowl and related NFL draft coverage.
