Senior Bowl week is officially underway, and while Auburn may not be sending a massive contingent to Mobile, the Tigers will still be represented on the national stage - and for two players, it’s a real shot to boost their NFL draft stock.
Offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright and edge rusher Keyron Crawford are set to suit up for the American team in Saturday’s Senior Bowl, hoping to leave a lasting impression on scouts and front offices ahead of April’s draft in Pittsburgh.
Crawford: Raw Talent with Real Upside
Let’s start with Keyron Crawford, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound edge rusher who’s taken the long road to get here. A late bloomer who didn’t start playing organized football until his senior year of high school, Crawford transferred to Auburn from Arkansas State and quickly made his presence felt.
This past season, he finished second on the team in sacks with five, but perhaps more telling was his impact in disrupting opposing offenses - he led the Tigers with 43 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. That kind of production, especially from a player still relatively new to the game, is what has draft analysts intrigued. ESPN’s Mel Kiper currently ranks him as the ninth-best outside linebacker in this year’s class.
For Crawford, this week in Mobile is about more than just flashing athleticism in drills - it’s about showing he can translate his raw tools into consistent, NFL-ready play. If he can hold his own in one-on-ones and show versatility in team sessions, he could climb draft boards in a hurry.
Wright: A Veteran Presence in the Trenches
On the other side of the ball, Jeremiah Wright brings a different kind of story. At 6-foot-5 and 348 pounds, the Selma native has been a steady hand on Auburn’s offensive line for the past few seasons. Signed back in 2020 by then-head coach Gus Malzahn, Wright developed into a two-year starter and was a key figure in the Tigers’ interior line play.
He didn’t rack up postseason accolades - no All-SEC or All-American nods - but his performance speaks for itself. According to PFF, Wright was Auburn’s highest-graded offensive lineman in 2025.
Over the past two seasons, he logged 883 pass-blocking snaps, allowing 30 pressures and seven sacks. That kind of consistency, especially in the SEC trenches, is something NFL teams value when evaluating Day 3 prospects or potential undrafted gems.
Wright wasn’t listed among Kiper’s top 13 interior offensive linemen, but a strong week in Mobile - especially in pass protection drills against top-tier defensive talent - could help him change that narrative.
Auburn’s Top Prospects Sitting Out
While Wright and Crawford are Auburn’s active participants this week, the program’s two highest-rated draft prospects won’t be suiting up.
Defensive end Keldric Faulk, who Kiper projects as a first-round pick, is not participating in the Senior Bowl. Meanwhile, standout center Connor Lew - ranked as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman by Kiper - is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the 2025 season. The injury has limited his ability to take part in pre-draft events this spring, though his tape alone has kept him firmly on the radar.
What’s Ahead in Mobile
For Wright and Crawford, the next few days are critical. They’ll be part of the American team, which practices from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Those sessions are open to the public and offer scouts a closer look at how players respond to coaching, competition, and the unique challenges of a pro-style environment.
The Senior Bowl game itself kicks off at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and will be televised on NFL Network. While the game is important, many evaluators put even more stock in the practices - the reps in the trenches, the one-on-one battles, and the ability to absorb coaching on the fly.
For Auburn fans and draft watchers alike, this week is a chance to see two Tigers try to make their mark. Crawford brings the upside and athleticism that teams love to mold.
Wright offers experience, size, and a proven ability to anchor the line. Both will be looking to turn heads - and maybe punch their ticket to the next level.