The Senior Bowl will return to normal operating procedures in 2022 – a perfect opportunity for some of college football‘s upper classes to make a lasting impression on NFL scouts.

Six combined players projected on The Sporting News’ latest mock draft are in attendance at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama this week. But the beauty of competition is that players can move up — and down — draft boards based on how they train, drill, and interview teams.

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Of course, the Senior Bowl is attracting considerable interest not only from NFL fans looking to get a glimpse of the latest generation of talent, but also from college football fans who want to see their players shine one last time while donning their collegiate helmets.

The Sporting News tells you how to watch these players – for whatever reason – at the Senior Bowl. This includes time, date, TV channels, rosters, and players who can make the most of their week:

What time is the 2022 Senior Bowl?

• Dated: Saturday February 5
• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET

The 73rd edition of the Senior Bowl is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET.

The 2022 Senior Bowl is the second year the event will be held at Hancock Whitney Stadium, which became the home of the South Alabama Jaguars beginning in the 2020 season.

What channel is the Senior Bowl airing on?

The Senior Bowl will air on NFL Network, which can also be streamed live on fuboTV (7-day free trial).

Senior Bowl Practice Schedule

The players trained before the game on Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. ESPNU airs National Team practices on Wednesday and Thursday, while ESPN 2 does the same for Team USA. The NFL Network will air a one-hour recap for each practice day at 8 p.m. ET (except Thursday, as it will take place after the East-West Shrine Bowl).

Below is the full workout broadcast schedule:

All times Eastern

Tuesday, February 1

• National team training (12:30-2:30 p.m.)
• US Team Practice (3-5pm)
• Show recap (8-9 p.m. on NFL Network)

Wednesday February 2:

• National Team Training (12:30-2:30 p.m. on ESPNU)
• Team USA practice (3-5 p.m. on ESPN2)
• Recap Show (8-9 p.m. on the NFL Network)

Thursday February 3

• National Team Training (12:30-2:30 p.m. on ESPNU)
• Team USA practice (3-5 p.m. on ESPN2)
• Show recap (11 p.m. – after Shrine Game – on NFL Network)

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2022 Senior Bowl rosters

Player lists reflect Official Senior Bowl rosters.

American team

National team

NFL staff coach 2022 Senior Bowl

Robert Saleh and the Jets staff — who hold the No. 4 and 10 picks overall — will coach the national team.

Dan Campbell and the Lions staff – who hold the second overall pick – will coach Team USA.

2022 NFL Draft hopefuls with most to prove at Senior Bowl

Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt

Nothing in Pickett’s game in 2021 suggested he deserved anything less than a first-round pick. But the Pitt quarterback, who exploded onto the scene with a 42-touchdown performance as a senior, refused to have his hands measured due to being double-knuckled. He does manual drills to make sure he gets an accurate measurement at the NFL combine in March.

Unfortunately, hand size is one of many odd measurements taken when considering potential draft picks. Pickett can put any worries about how well he handles the ball to bed with a good week of practice in Mobile.

Coby Bryant, DB, Cincinnati

Bryant, along with Sauce Gardner, have combined to form one of the best cornerback tandems in college football this year. The Jim Thorpe Award-winning First-Team All-America (AFCA, AP) selection totaled 170 tackles, 35 pass breakups, nine interceptions and four forced fumbles during his Cincinnati career. He also boasts excellent size for an NFL corner at 6-1, 185 pounds.

Bryant can show in Mobile that his excellence on the football field has nothing to do with Cincinnati’s All-5s status, and everything to do with his own talent.

Darian Kinnard, OL, Kentucky

Kinnard is a one-man mountain at 6-5, 345 pounds. But the Kentucky offensive tackle has shown weakness in pass protection during his career with the Wildcats against opposing rushers. His arm length was also noted. It’s an area that’s easily seen – for better or worse – in the Senior Bowl. He can certainly improve his draft stock with a good week of practice, but could also confirm to teams that he’s better suited to move inside as an inside lineman.

Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina

Howell was considered a near-lock as a high first-round pick entering what would be his final season in North Carolina in 2021. In his first two years as a Tar Heel, he combined to complete 496 770 passes (64.4 percent) for 7,227 yards and 68 touchdowns for 14 interceptions. The UNC offense, however, lost four players in the 2021 NFL Draft (running backs Javonte Williams and Michael Carter and receivers Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome), directly affecting its production.

While his final season at Chapel Hill wasn’t bad, it took away some of the shine from Howell’s draft status. A good week in Mobile can put him squarely in the first round (The Sporting News projects him as the 32nd overall pick).

Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama

Tolbert is a tall receiver (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) who has shown playing ability in each of the past two seasons for the Jaguars, combining 146 receptions for 2,559 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Mobile native should feel right at home in the Senior Bowl, where he can dominate the spotlight in a way he has rarely been able to in his college career.