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By Ross Jackson
Many of the day one standouts continue to make plays and draw eyes in day two of this year’s Panini Senior Bowl. But with late additions and more opportunities becoming available, another four potential fits for the New Orleans Saints jumped off of the field on Wednesday.
South Carolina RB Rahsul Faison
With so many talented running backs in Mobile, Ala. this year, it can be hard to draw attention, but Faison had his strongest day on Wednesday. Faison is an impressive athlete that moves with quickness and suddenness.
Before transferring to South Carolina, the 6-foot, 218-pound back rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored eight rushing touchdowns with Utah State. However, upon arrival with the Gamecocks, his role and opportunities were sharply decreased. He’s playing here at the Senior Bowl with an apparent chip on his shoulder.
Faison carried the ball just 96 times in 2025, gaining 470 rushing yards and scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Florida State DT Darrell Jackson
A dominating athlete, Jackson was a late addition to the Senior Bowl. However, it didn’t take long for the 6-foot-5, 328-pound interior defender to make a statement.
Welcome to Mobile, Darrell Jackson Jr.
6-5, 328 lbs, 35″ arms, 11″ hands – you feel those numbers here. pic.twitter.com/X22FpCOZPx
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 29, 2026
The gargantuan defender has undeniable power rushing from the inside. His length allows him to engage and control opposing blockers. He’s an impressive space eater in the run game as well, which could open opportunities for fellow linemen around him.
Jackson notched 45 combined tackles, including three for a loss and also wrangled a sack last year.
Florida DT Caleb Banks
Banks is another defensive tackle with imposing size. Like Faison, he didn’t measure in at the Senior Bowl, but his listed 6-foot-6, 330-pound appear to match his frame.
Another space eater in the run game, Banks’ playstyle could be a nice complement to that of 2023 first-rounder and defensive tackle Bryan Bresee. Banks can also have an impact on his own as an elite mover at his size and position.
The day that was for Caleb Banks. 📈
A reminder this kid is 330+ pounds… pic.twitter.com/uRnQH5PI22
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 28, 2026
Banks is on a mission to prove he’s healthy. He appeared in three games last year with a broken foot. He totaled one sack in 2025, but had 4.5 from the interior in 2024 along with seven tackles for a loss.
Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright
Wright contributed one of the plays of the day during the second session of Senior Bowl practices. The 6-foot-5, 340-pound interior offensive lineman is a people mover in the run game and a brick wall in pass protection. Both of which are elements of the game New Orleans could look to improve.
Great way to end the Senior Bowl Practice.
OL Jeremiah Wright out of Auburn – 6’5″, 340 lbs#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/F9proxX0sv— awthentik (@awthentik) January 27, 2026
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and director of college scouting Jeff Ireland acknowledged that building around quarterback Tyler Shough begins with protecting him. Wright appears to have the strength, talent and attitude to do that.
Wright was credited with surrendering five sacks last year, but only gave up four in the previous three seasons combined.
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