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Eastern Named to 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300
8/20/2025 8:00:00 AM | Football
The Shakopee, Minn., native has 59 tackles in 32 career games
University of Minnesota defensive lineman Deven Eastern was named to the 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 today.
The Senior Bowl scouting department, comprised entirely of former NFL scouts, evaluated more than 2,000 prospects from all levels of college football. From that extensive and competitive process, the Senior Bowl Top 300 was composed and features only draft eligible players.
Last season, Eastern started all 13 games and made 27 tackles. He also totaled five tackles for loss, two sacks, broke up two passes and forced one fumble.
The Shakopee, Minn., native has played in 32 career games and has made 59 tackles. He has seven career tackles for loss and two career sacks. Eastern has broken up four passes in his career and has also forced one fumble.
The 2026 Senior Bowl will be played at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
The Senior Bowl scouting department, comprised entirely of former NFL scouts, evaluated more than 2,000 prospects from all levels of college football. From that extensive and competitive process, the Senior Bowl Top 300 was composed and features only draft eligible players.
Last season, Eastern started all 13 games and made 27 tackles. He also totaled five tackles for loss, two sacks, broke up two passes and forced one fumble.
The Shakopee, Minn., native has played in 32 career games and has made 59 tackles. He has seven career tackles for loss and two career sacks. Eastern has broken up four passes in his career and has also forced one fumble.
The 2026 Senior Bowl will be played at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
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