The bowl season gives fans and scouts alike a chance to analyze NFL Draft prospects against solid competition. Bowl scheduling allows all eyes to be on each game. Here are the NFL Draft prospects in the 2026 Holiday Bowl.
Arizona Wildcats Draft Prospects
Genesis Smith, S
Smith joined Arizona in 2023 and played a decent amount, registering 24 total tackles. He improved in 2024, as he had 63 total tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended. This season, he has amassed 77 total tackles, one interceptions and seven passes defended.
At 6-foot-2 and 204 pounds, Smith has solid size for an NFL defensive back. He haas made plenty of tackles and plays on the ball during his career. Smith is just a junior who could return to school to build up his stock more.
Projected Draft Range: Third Round Pick-Fifth Round Pick
Treydan Stukes, CB
Stukes started his college career at Arizona in 2020. During his six seasons as a Wildcat, Stukes has received plenty of experience. He has totaled 206 total tackles, seven interceptions and 29 passes defended.
He stands at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, which is solid size for an NFL cornerback. His experience will help his case to make an NFL roster, but playing special teams may be necessary.
Projected Draft Range: Fourth Round Pick-Sixth Round Pick
Other Draft Prospects: RB Kedrick Reescano (6th-UFA), IOL Alexander Dost (UFA), QB Noah Fifita (UFA), DL Tiaoalii Savea (UFA)
SMU Mustangs Draft Prospects
Isaiah Nwokobia, S
Nwokobia joined SMU in 2021. He didn’t play much his first two seasons there, but then earned a starting role in 2023. During his time as a Mustang, he has registered 273 total tackles, 11 interceptions and 14 passes defended.
At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, Nwokobia has solid size for an NFL safety. He has helped against the run a lot and will likely get drafted. Nwokobia will need to excel at special teams to earn playing time at the NFL level.
Projected Draft Range: Sixth Round Pick-Projected Draft Range
Logan Parr, IOL
Parr played three seasons at Texas to start his college career. He didn’t get much playing time at Texas, so he transferred to SMU in 2023. He was a First Team All-American Conference player in 2023, All-ACC Third Team in 2024 and the All-ACC First Team in 2025.
He stands at 6-foot-4 and 318 pounds, which is solid size for an NFL interior lineman. Parr has plenty of experience during the last few seasons at SMU. He’ll have to work to make an NFL roster.
Projected Draft Range: Sixth Round Pick-Undrafted Free Agent
Other Draft Prospects: WR Romello Brinson (6th-UFA), TE RJ Maryland (6th-UFA), TE Matthew Hibner (6th-UFA), OT PJ Williams (UFA), QB Kevin Jennings (UFA), RB Chris Johnson Jr. (UFA), LB Alex Kilgore (UFA), WR Jordan Hudson (UFA), IOL Savion Byrd (UFA)
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