Senior Bowl Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class and Names 2024 Rookies of the Year
Former All-Pros and up and coming NFL stars to be honored at annual induction ceremony in May
MOBILE, Alabama – The Senior Bowl today announced it will induct five new members into the game’s Hall of Fame — former New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Terron Armstead (2013), former Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman and Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team Member Geno Atkins (2010), former Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Jon Gruden (most recent Senior Bowl head coach in 2019), former Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (2009), and former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (2011). The game’s Rookies of the Year are Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Braden Fiske (Defensive Rookie of the Year), Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year), and Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year). The inductees and rookies of the year will be honored at the annual induction ceremony at The Grand Hotel Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
In conjunction with the Hall of Fame festivities, the Senior Bowl is hosting its Fifth Annual Senior Bowl Charities Celebrity Golf Classic, which will be held on Monday, May 5, at Lakewood Golf Club. This exclusive event will pair over 20 foursomes with celebrities from across the football world, including the five current Senior Bowl Hall of Fame inductees and Rookies of the Year. Proceeds from the golf tournament will directly benefit the Senior Bowl’s Mobile Baldwin Athletic Partnership, which provides needed resources, ranging from pants and jerseys to blocking sleds and video technology, for underfunded public high school football programs in the two-county area.
“We are thrilled to welcome each member of the 2025 Senior Bowl Hall of Fame back to the Mobile area, where their remarkable careers began,” said Mobile Arts & Sports Association President Scott Cooper. “It is truly an honor to celebrate the achievements of outstanding Senior Bowl alums year after year. This year’s class is especially unique, and we are grateful that the Senior Bowl played a pivotal role in launching their journeys.”
The Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, established in 1988, includes many players who are also members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Past honorees are all-time greats such as Doak Walker, Ray Nitschke, Joe Namath, Mean Joe Green, Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Ozzie Newsome, Steve Largent, Kellen Winslow, Dan Marino, Bo Jackson, Derrick Thomas, Terrell Owens, Patrick Willis, and Von Miller. In addition, Paul Brown, Don Shula, Tom Landry, Paul “Bear” Bryant, Eddie Robinson, and now Jon Gruden, are among the list of inducted legendary pro and college coaches.
Statement from former New Orleans Saints OL Terron Armstead:
“Coming from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, every step of the pre-draft process was extremely important for me. I came straight from the East West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl was the final stamp of validity I felt that I needed. The opportunity to compete with the best of the best coming out of college gave me the eyes and exposure I needed, and the confidence, as well. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to showcase my abilities as a young man, and I am truly honored to be inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame alongside these greats of this class.”
Statement from former Cincinnati Bengals DL Geno Atkins:
“I would like to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to the Senior Bowl Committee for the incredible honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Playing in the Senior Bowl was a pivotal moment in my development as a professional athlete. It provided me with the invaluable opportunity to compete against some of the best talent in the game and gave me a glimpse of the NFL experience, all while being coached by NFL-level staff. I am forever grateful for that experience and the impact It had on my career.”
Statement from former Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Jon Gruden:
“It’s an honor to be selected to the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. I took great pride in coaching the game and attending the game for many years. This was by far the best evaluation tool we had to prepare for our drafts. The game features hard-nosed players that are serious about their careers. We drafted several good ones over my career.”
Statement from former Atlanta Falcons OL Alex Mack:
“I really enjoyed my time at the Senior Bowl and really think it helped cement my draft position. Having the chance to compete against the other best prospects all week is a great way to showcase your skill. It is a stressful week because every practice feels like game day. I feel like the stress and the challenge is what made it feel so worthwhile. I was able to show how I could compete with the best, while learning a new offense and working with new people – all the things it takes to succeed on an NFL roster. I also had the chance to switch up positions for the first time since high school and show game tape of myself playing guard. Lastly, I would tell any prospect that teams love guys who love football, so it is a great chance to be around NFL coaches and showcase that you have a great attitude and that you are willing to learn new techniques and compete.”
Statement from former CB Richard Sherman:
“To be invited to the Senior Bowl was an incredible honor and it gave me an opportunity to showcase my talent against some of the best in the nation. Being in that environment helped me elevate my game and get an invite to the combine. I’m forever grateful for the Senior Bowl because it helped shape career in a positive way.”
SENIOR BOWL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BIOS
Terron Armstead (Offensive Lineman - Senior Bowl Class of 2013)
NFL: Selected with the 75th overall pick in the 3rd round of the 2013 draft by the New Orleans Saints… has appeared in 135 games with 131 starts throughout his career… spent 9 years with the New Orleans Saints (2013-2021) and currently plays for the Miami Dolphins (2022-current)… Armstead was a 2nd team All-Pro in 2018 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl 5 times throughout his career (2018-2020, 2022, 2023). NCAA: Played at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from 2009-2012… He was a 1st team All-SWAC selection 3 times (2010-2012)… Armstead was also a distinguished member of the track team while at Arkansas Pine Bluff where he competed as a shot putter, discus thrower and hammer thrower.
Geno Atkins (Defensive Tackle - Senior Bowl Class of 2010)
NFL: Selected with the 120th overall pick in the 4th round of the 2010 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals… appeared in 161 games with 134 starts throughout his 11-year career… spent his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals (2010-2020)… Atkins was voted 1st team All-Pro twice (2012, 2015), 2nd team All-Pro once (2011), an 8-time Pro Bowl selection (2011, 2012, 2014-2019) and was included on the 2010’s NFL All-Decade Team… He finished his career with 75.5 sacks, posting 10 or more sacks in a season 3 times. NCAA: Played at the University of Georgia from 2006 to 2009… Atkins was 1st team All-SEC in 2007 and 2nd team All-SEC in 2009… He finished his career with 11 sacks, 120 tackles and 35 tackles for a loss… 7 of his career sacks all occurred in the 2007 season… While at Georgia, Atkins was part of 2 teams that had 10 or more wins, including a win in the 2007 Sugar Bowl.
Jon Gruden (Head Coach - Senior Bowl 1999, 2005, 2007 and 2019)
NFL: Jon Gruden coached in the National Football League for a total of 30 years… He spent 15 total years as a Head Coach and 15 years as a Coordinator or Assistant… As a Head Coach, he spent 4 years with the Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders (2018-2021), 7 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002-2008), and 4 years with Oakland Raiders (1998-2001)… While with the Buccaneers, Gruden won the Super Bowl in 2002 and is currently the winningest head coach in Tampa Bay history with 57 total wins… Gruden is also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor… As a Head Coach, Gruden worked alongside Hall of Fame Coach/Owner Al Davis while also coaching many Hall of Fame players such as Jerry Rice, Charles Woodson, Eric Allen, Tim Brown, Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, John Lynch and Ronde Barber… Grudens influence as a Head Coach also extended to his Coaching Assistants, some of which would eventually become head coaches in the NFL (Bill Callahan, Marc Trestman, Rod Marinelli, Raheem Morris, Mike Tomlin, Jay Gruden, Kyle Shanahan, Nathaniel Hackett, Gus Bradley, Sean McVay, and Brian Callahan)… Gruden also served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles (1995-1997) and as an Assistant Coach for the Green Bay Packers (1992-1994) and San Francisco 49ers (1990). NCAA: Gruden attended Muskingum College and the University of Dayton… He played Quarterback at Dayton from 1984-1986… After graduating from Dayton with a degree in Communications Gruden was hired as a Graduate Assistant Coach at the University of Tennessee from 1985-1986… After his time in Tennessee, he spent 2 years at Southeast Missouri State and then spent the 1989 season at the University of the Pacific.
Alex Mack (Offensive Lineman - Senior Bowl Class of 2009)
NFL: Selected with the 21st overall pick in the 1st round of the 2009 draft by the Cleveland Browns… appeared in 196 games with 196 starts throughout his 13-year career… spent 7 years with the Browns (2009-2015), 5 years with the Atlanta Falcons (2016–2020) and 1 season with the San Francisco 49ers (2021)… Mack appeared on the All-Rookie team in 2009 and was selected to the Pro Bowl 7 times throughout his career (2010, 2013, 2015-2018, 2021)… One of the most consistent and reliable players in the history of the National Football League, Mack did not miss a snap while with the Browns and at one point started 90 consecutive games. NCAA: Played at the University of California from 2004-2008... He made 39 consecutive start throughout his career... Mack was awarded the Morris Trophy in 2007 and 2008, an award given to the best offensive lineman in the conference and is voted on by opposing players... Mack was also a distinguished student. He compiled a 3.61 GPA as a legal studies major and was awarded the Draddy Trophy in 2008, considered by many as the “Academic Heisman”.
Richard Sherman (Cornerback - Senior Bowl Class of 2011)
NFL: Selected with the 154th overall pick in the 5th round of the 2011 draft by the Seattle Seahawks… appeared in 144 games with 136 starts throughout his 11-year career… spent 7 years with the Seattle Seahawks (2011-2017), 3 years with the San Francisco 49ers (2018-2020) and 1 year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021)… Sherman was voted 1st team All-Pro 3 times (2012-2014), 2nd team All-Pro twice (2015, 2019), a 5 time Pro Bowl selection (2013-2016, 2019), led the NFL in Interceptions (2013) and was included in the 2010’s NFL All-Decade Team… During his time with the Seahawks, Sherman was a key part of the “Legion of Boom” defense, the secondary that led the NFL in pass defense in 2013-2014 and scoring defense from 2012-2015… Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVII… Sherman appeared in 3 Super Bowls throughout his career. NCAA: Played at Stanford University from 2006-2010… Began his career as a Wide Receiver and led the team in receiving as a freshman… After 3 seasons at Receiver, Sherman made the switch to Cornerback where he made 112 tackles and had 6 interceptions in his final two seasons … Sherman was a key piece on the 2010 team that finished with school record 12-1 finish that included a victory in the Orange Bowl.
2024 ROOKIE OF YEAR BIOS
Braden Fiske (Defensive Tackle - Senior Bowl Class of 2024)
NFL: Selected with the 39th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Rams… appeared in 17 games with 8 starts in 2024… through 17 games, Fiske had 8.5 sacks, 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries… Fiske was a key piece in replacing long time mainstay Aaron Darnold to retirement… the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the Divisional Round of the playoffs and were eventually defeated by the eventual Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. NCAA: Played at Western Michigan University (2019-2022) and the University of Florida State (2023). While at Western Michigan, Fiske played in 45 total games and started in 30… He was awarded 2nd team All-MAC in 2022 after posting 12 tackles for loss and 59 tackles… While at Florida State, Fiske was awarded 2nd team All-ACC… He played in all 13 games and posted 9 tackles for loss, 6 sacks and 43 tackles… Florida State had a perfect regular season in 2023 winning all 13 of its games
Bo Nix (Quarterback - Senior Bowl Class of 2024)
NFL: Selected with the 12th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2024 draft by the Denver Broncos… appeared in 17 games with 17 starts in 2024… After 8 seasons of not making the playoffs, Nix lead the Denver Broncos to a 10 win season and a playoff berth in only his rookie season… he threw 29 touchdown passes for 3775 yards and completed 66.3% of his passes… Nix finished 3rd in Rookie of the Year voting. NCAA: Played at Auburn University (2019-2021) and the University of Oregon (2022-2023)… Nix started 61 games throughout his career which is the most in NCAA history for a Quarterback… An immediate starter as a freshman at Auburn, Nix was voted SEC Freshman of the Year after leading Auburn to a 9-4 record which includes wins over Oregon and Alabama…Nix finished the final 2 seasons of his career at Oregon where he posted an impressive record of 22-5… In 2023, Nix led the NCAA in pass completions, completion percentage and passing touchdowns… Nix finished 3rd in the Heisman voting that season.
Ladd McConkey (Wide Receiver - Senior Bowl Class of 2024)
NFL: Selected with the 34th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Chargers… appeared in 16 games with 14 starts in 2024… McConkey played a key role in the team’s 11 win season and playoff appearance… leading all Charger receivers in receptions (82), targets (112) and receiving yards (1149) while also scoring 7 touchdowns… McConkey broke the franchise record for most receptions and yards by a rookie in a single season… He also broke the record for the most receiving yards by a rookie in a single postseason game with 197 yards. NCAA: Played for the University of Georgia from 2020-2023… McConkey played in 39 games throughout his career and finished with 119 catches, 1687 yards and 18 touchdowns… While at Georgia, McConkey won 2 National Championships (2021, 2022)… McConkey was also awarded the Wuerffel Trophy (2023), an award for a combination of exemplary community service and academic achievement.
About the Senior Bowl
The Reese’s Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage in the NFL Draft process. The longest continual-running all-star game has taken place in Mobile, Alabama the past 75 years. More than 900 NFL personnel, including key decision-makers from all 32 teams, and over 1100 media members from around the country were credentialed this year. This past April, the game produced 110 total picks, representing 43 percent of the entire NFL draft.
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