MOBILE, Ala. – The Senior Bowl and the United States Sports University are proud to announce a new partnership to host the inaugural Panini Senior Bowl Sports Expo & Career Fair, taking place during Senior Bowl Game Week, Thursday – Saturday, January 29-31, 2026.

This partnership brings together two of Mobile’s most iconic sports institutions — the Senior Bowl and the United States Sports University — to host a dynamic event connecting students, job seekers, and professionals to exciting opportunities across the sports industry.

The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl Sports Expo is a multi-day event held during Senior Bowl Week, designed to connect students and aspiring sports professionals with industry leaders from across the nation. Described as “a revolutionary convergence of athletic excellence and career opportunity,” the Expo provides a unique platform for networking, professional development, and career advancement within the ever-growing sports industry. This event will feature representatives from professional and collegiate athletic programs, sports media organizations, health and performance companies, event management groups, and other key sectors within the sports industry. Attendees will have the chance to network, learn about career pathways, and meet directly with employers and decision-makers from across the country.

“We want Senior Bowl Week to be a celebration of all aspects of the sports world — from competition and community to education and career development,” said Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich. “Teaming up with the United States Sports University allows us to create real opportunities for students and professionals right here in Mobile.”

The United States Sports University, headquartered in Daphne, Alabama, has long been recognized for its academic excellence and leadership in preparing individuals for careers in sports. Many of the university’s alumni have gone on to serve in prominent roles throughout collegiate and professional athletics, including positions connected to multiple professional sports teams and international sports organizations.

“At the United States Sports University, we pride ourselves on combining forward-thinking instruction and specialized research with real-world application,” said Dr. Steve Condon, President and CEO of the United States Sports University. “Our close-knit community of sport-minded individuals is built on excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service, empowering graduates to lead, innovate, and make an impact across the global sports landscape.”

As part of the event, Dr. Stephanie Cameron, Director of the Center for Sport Psychology at USSU and Owner of Pivot Sport Psychology Consulting, will lead an engaging Mental Performance Workshop focused on the psychological aspects of athletic performance. Dr. Cameron will share practical strategies for building focus, resilience, and success in high-pressure environments, offering attendees valuable insights into the mental side of sport and competition.

For more information, weekend schedule and registration details, visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/dba331a7/MYtsAZ4DGkelf9856XaA5w?u=https://ussu.edu/sportexpo/

About Panini Senior Bowl

The Panini Senior Bowl is widely recognized as the premier college football all-star game and the official first step in the NFL Draft process. For more than 76 years, Mobile, Alabama has proudly hosted this historic event, the longest continually running all-star game in football. Each year, the Senior Bowl draws more than 900 NFL personnel—including decision-makers from all 32 teams—and over 1,100 members of the national media. The game’s impact is unmatched: the 2025 NFL Draft featured 106 Senior Bowl alumni, accounting for 40 percent of all selections. At the start of the NFL season, 561 former Senior Bowl players appeared on initial 53-man rosters, representing one-third of the entire NFL and 23 former players appeared on the NFL’s annual Top 100 list. This remarkable success underscores the Senior Bowl’s reputation as the proving ground for future NFL stars.

About the United States Sports University
The United States Sports University, located in Daphne, Alabama, is an independent, accredited, nonprofit institution dedicated to preparing men and women for careers in the field of sport. The University offers degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as certifications in sports management, coaching, and health and fitness.