MOBILE, Ala. – With the three practice days at the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl wrapping up on Thursday, they offered three days to evaluate a number of draft prospects in practice settings. Players went through numerous drills and periods with their respective teams, broken down into position drills and team periods.
Much of the focus surrounded the quarterbacks in attendance – particularly Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel, Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard and Alabama QB Jalen Milroe – and how they faired during the practice days.
So, here's a look at those four quarterbacks at the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl.
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Over the first two practices, Jaxson Dart demonstrated his accuracy in his passes and ability to anticipate where his receivers are going. He showed how he can throw in tight windows with catchable passes for his pass catchers, as well as his reading progression ability in 11-on-11 drills. Along with his decision-making, Dart illustrated his arm strength and athleticism.
In early 7-on-7 drills on Day 2, Dart threw a pass down the middle of the field and connected with Maryland WR Tai Felton who had a defensive back in tight coverage. In a later team period on the second day of practice, Dart threw a dot of a pass to Georgia WR Arian Smith.
Browns Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry noted at the Senior Bowl Dart's skillset as they continue their draft preparation.
"In terms of Jaxson, high level processor, really good in anticipation," Berry said to a small group of reporters of Dart. "He's accurate. He really pounds the middle of the field, like that's really his game, and he probably has some understated mobility."
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Throughout the National team's practice, Dillon Gabriel showcased his ability to move in the pocket and look for open receivers, as well as connect on both short and long passes. In both 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods, Gabriel displayed his accuracy to his pass catchers in coverage.
He also demonstrated his velocity on his throwing. On Day 1, Gabriel threw a ball at 74.9 mph – which was the fastest initial air speed on that day of practice for the National team. On Day 2, he recorded a 56-yard pass as he showed off his deep passes and connected with receivers – especially Oregon teammate WR Tez Johnson.
Gabriel, who made stops at UCF, Oklahoma and Oregon throughout his collegiate career, used each place as an opportunity to grow. He is set to wear a helmet at the Senior Bowl that displays all three collegiate logos.
"There's ups and downs, and ebbs and flows within a season, but also within a journey," Gabriel said during his media availability at the Senior Bowl. "In this six-year journey, I think I've continued to respond and learn how to get better each year. I think if you look at my work in 2019 when I was a freshman to now, it's completely different. It's night and day, and I think that's physically, mentally, the whole thing – even as a leader. So, I can't speak enough to experience and putting yourself in those different atmospheres – whether it's down South in Florida, or Oklahoma in the mid-West or even the West coast with Oregon. Totally different geographical locations and people you come into contact with. So, you learn how to adapt, learn how to be around those kind of guys and it's ultimately made me a better player and person."
Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Just over a week after the National Championship, Riley Leonard was suited up in pads and taking reps during practices at the Senior Bowl. During the practices, Leonard displayed a level of accuracy in his passes to receivers as well as solid footwork as he moved around the pocket. He demonstrated his ability to throw a deep ball in one-on-one matchups with receivers and defensive backs, dropping the ball into receivers' arms.
In team periods on Day 2, Leonard connected with Auburn RB Jarquez Hunter one of his reps and also used his legs to extend plays and either run the ball himself or find an open receiver on other reps.
Leonard, who grew up in Fairhope, Ala. – about 19 miles away from Mobile, Ala. – dreamed of playing in the Senior Bowl one day. This week, he had his opportunity to live out that dream.
"I remember going to this very same hotel and just begging for one of the players just to look at me, and that would make my day if they did," Leonard said in an interview with Andrew Siciliano. "So, to be one of the players now, I think I have a unique perspective any time that I pass a kid, or I hear a kid cheering my name, it hits a little differently for me."
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
On the first day of practices, Jalen Milroe struggled some with his accuracy and was not able to connect with receivers and pass catchers during different periods. Yet, he did throw a ball at 75.4 mph on the first day – which was the fastest initial air speed for the American team.
On Day 2, Milroe showed some improvement and connected with his receivers throughout the different team periods. He displayed his arm strength, as he threw a deep ball to Florida WR Chimere Dike in 1-on-1 drills and another to TCU WR Jack Bech in 11-on-11s in tight coverage.
Yet, Milroe did throw an interception during an 11-on-11 drill, in which the snap was muffed and his pass intended for Smith was picked off by Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser.
Berry, who spoke with a small group of reporters at the Senior Bowl, noted the personal connection offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has with Milroe from their time together at Alabama. Now, they are evaluating his skillset as part of the draft preparation.
"From a physical level, there's really nothing that he can't do," Berry said of Milroe. "High level athlete, really strong arm. He has been really a bit of a self-made man in terms of developing from the pocket throughout his Alabama career. I think it's hard not to envision some of the things he'll be able to do at the NFL level when you watch Sunday and see some of these dual threat guys. So, he's got immense potential. He's a really hard worker. So interested to see what he does this week."
The American and National teams each held their second of three practices on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in preparation for the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl on Feb.1.
National Tight end Elijah Arroyo (80), Miami, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo (99), UCLA, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Running back Bhayshul Tuten (33), Virginia Tech, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Defensive end Shemar Stewart (14), Texas A&M, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end C.J. Dippre (81), Alabama, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Defensive end Shemar Stewart (14), Texas A&M, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo (99), UCLA, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), Mississippi, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9), Toledo, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Safety Maxen Hook (25), Toledo, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. (55), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44), Bowling Green, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Offensive tackle Marcus Mbow (63), Purdue, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
The American Offense during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), Alabama, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end Mason Taylor (86), LSU, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Offensive tackle Marcus Mbow (63), Purdue, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Quarterback Jaxson Dart (2), Mississippi, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end C.J. Dippre (81), Alabama, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Defensive end Shemar Stewart (14), Texas A&M, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end Mason Taylor (86), LSU, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2), Mississippi, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end Mason Taylor (86), LSU, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end Mason Taylor (86), LSU, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Tight end Mason Taylor (86), LSU, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (6), Miami, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
American Cornerback Upton Stout (24), Western Kentucky, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Tight end Elijah Arroyo (80), Miami, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo (99), UCLA, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo (99), UCLA, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo (99), UCLA, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9), Toledo, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Mike Green (15), Marshall, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Mike Green (15), Marshall, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (6), Boston College, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Mike Green (15), Marshall, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive end Oluwafemi Oladejo (99), UCLA, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9), Toledo, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (6), Miami, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (6), Miami, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Running back Bhayshul Tuten (33), Virginia Tech, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
National Wide receiver Tez Johnson (15), Oregon, during the second day of practices before the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on January 29, 2025.
