Senior Bowl Meet & Greet — Film Review with an NFL Scout
What:Watch Senior Bowl practice tape with a former NFL scout — then network with NFL execs, scouts, and SMWW faculty at Veet’s Bar & Grill. Limited film review seats.
The Senior Bowl is the college football all-star event NFL teams rely on to evaluate prospects. This isn’t just a game — it’s the place players get noticed, and where scouts, GMs, and agents come to evaluate talent. SMWW’s Senior Bowl Meet & Greet pairs hands-on learning with high-impact networking so you can both sharpen your scouting skills and introduce yourself to the people who hire.
New this year — Film Review Session with Dane Vandernat
Exclusive Film Review — $100 (very limited seating)
Join Dane Vandernat, former NFL scout and Director of Pro Personnel (CFL), for a small-group film review of Senior Bowl practice tape. This is a rare, interactive session for participants who want to learn how scouts evaluate film and what NFL teams are looking for.
What you’ll do in the Film Review:
Watch and break down Senior Bowl practice film with Dane
Learn the evaluation criteria scouts use on tape
Practice grading plays and players with real-time feedback
Ask specific questions about player traits, projection, and roster fit
Why it matters: Film reading is the core skill of scouting. A guided session with a veteran evaluator will give you practical techniques and insights you can use immediately — whether you’re building scouting reports or interviewing for jobs.
Time & place: Tuesday, January 27 | Time and Location still TBD
Welcome Reception & Networking Night
Welcome Reception — Veet’s Bar & Grill — $50
After a day at the Senior Bowl, join SMWW, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, current and former NFL scouts/executives, faculty, and fellow attendees for an evening of focused networking.
Reception highlights:
Meet & mingle with hiring decision-makers in football
Casual, career-focused conversations and introductions
Light food & drinks, football talk, and opportunities to arrange follow-up meetings
Time & place: Tuesday, January 27 | 8:00–10:00 PM CST — Veet’s Bar & Grill, Mobile, AL
Ticket options
Film Review Session — $100 (limited seats) — includes the film break-down and Q&A with Dane Vandernat.
Welcome Reception — $50 — networking event with SMWW faculty and NFL guests.
Film Review + Reception Bundle ($150) — purchase both to secure your learning slot and your networking access.
Who should attend
Aspiring scouts, coaches, and front office professionals
Analysts and aspiring player personnel staff
Students and early-career professionals looking to break into football
Anyone who wants behind-the-scenes instruction from an NFL evaluator
Why this event is different
Hands-on learning: A rare opportunity to watch Senior Bowl tape with an NFL-level evaluator
Direct feedback: Film grading and Q&A with Dane — not a lecture, but a working session
Meaningful networking: Meet the people who hire at the Senior Bowl Welcome Reception
Career impact: Practical skills + relationships that help you land interviews and jobs
Registration Now Open!
Conference Registration includes:
Prices Increase November 16th
Prices Increase November 16th
General Admission : $ $50.00 USD
Film Review Session : $ $100.00 USD
** Please note that the meet & greet fee does not include flight or hotel accommodations.
Walk-up registrations will not be accepted. Please register online in advance.
Read this for more information and tickets to the Senior Bowl game and practices.
Senior Bowl Practices are held at Hancock Whitney Stadium at University of South Alabama Senior Bowl practices are where professionals and SMWW students go. Fans go to the game.
All Senior Bowl practices are open to the public. Join SMWW and get an in-person look at the best college athletes as they prepare for the NFL. Parking is free during practice. Enter through GATE 01 of the stadium on the east side.
Thank you! We will let you know as soon as conference dates are announced!
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