Players selected to participate in the Senior Bowl typically find out which team they will be on shortly before the event takes place. The Senior Bowl features two teams, usually representing the North and South, and organized by the coaching staff from NFL teams.
The process generally involves the following steps:
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Selection: Players are invited to the Senior Bowl based on their performance in college and their potential for the NFL. The event typically takes place in January, and the roster is finalized prior to this date.
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Coaching Staff: The two teams are coached by the coaching staff of two different NFL teams, which is chosen for their ability to evaluate talent. These coaching staffs determine the initial roster based on their player evaluations.
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Announcement: Once players are selected and teams are organized, the Senior Bowl will usually announce the team assignments prior to the start of the week's practices.
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Drafting Players: In some cases, the teams might hold a draft or selection process to finalize their rosters after the initial invitations.
Overall, communication from the Senior Bowl organizers and the coaching staffs helps players understand their assignments in advance of the event.