The McShay Show Senior Bowl Week Takeaways: The Round 1 Locks, QB Standouts, and Under-the-Radar Prospects Who Popped in Mobile
Jan 30, 2026
A rundown of Senior Bowl practice highlights from Mobile, focusing on quarterbacks who stood out and how they processed red-zone reps. Stories about late-switch athletes who made rapid rises to college football. Evaluations of under-the-radar prospects at edge, tight end, center, and slot receiver. Quick calls on breakout candidates and which players might climb draft boards.
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Late-Bloomer Receiver Breaks Out
- Tyron Montgomery went from LSU walk-on basketball to learning organized football in 2024 and rose to dominate Senior Bowl practices.
- Todd McShay and Steve Muench called him one of the best receivers in Mobile despite limited experience.
Former Basketball Player Becomes OT Standout
- Max Ihanachor (Ihanacho) moved from Nigeria, played basketball, then one year at East L.A. CC before rising at Arizona State.
- McShay and Muench judged him the best offensive tackle in Mobile and projected top-50 draft range.
Red Zone Reveals QB Traits
- Thursday's condensed, red-zone work reveals QB processing and accuracy more clearly than earlier practices.
- Luke Altmyer and Taylor Green illustrated how red-zone performance changes scouts' evaluations.