Taylor Elgersma, the Canadian quarterback from Wilfrid Laurier University, made history at the 2025 Senior Bowl, demonstrating his remarkable talent against some of the top prospects eligible for the NFL Draft.
During the event held on February 1, 2025, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, Elgersma showcased his strong arm and composure. Standing six-foot-four and weighing 216 pounds, he was not just another face among the crowd; he made it clear he belonged.
Elgersma's performance drew enthusiastic reviews from scouts and analysts, who had gathered from all 32 NFL teams to evaluate the participating athletes. Former NFL quarterback and first overall draft pick David Carr praised him saying, “Taylor came in against all-stars in the Senior Bowl, I thought he handled himself really well. He played before the week and then had a good game. I’m excited to see what he does.”
The rising NFL prospect caught attention during the Senior Bowl game, especially for the highlight play where he completed a stunning 43-yard pass to National teammate Pat Bryant, who plays for the University of Illinois. The impressive throw came during the third quarter and placed the National team on the scoreboard, leading to their tie-breaking 39-yard field goal, pushing them to 11-8 over the American team.
Following the game, Elgersma completed four of his seven pass attempts for 57 yards, alongside one rush for three yards. Although one of his passes went incomplete due to miscommunication and another was knocked loose, his overall performance was deemed encouraging. His accuracy and confidence grew as the week progressed, culminating with his deep connection to Bryant—a play widely celebrated on social media.
“That’s a gorgeous throw,” exclaimed analyst Justin Dunk as he highlighted the moment, emphasizing Elgersma’s arm strength and precision. This reception became a talking point, illustrating the potential he has as he hopes to turn heads not only at the Senior Bowl but also as he navigates through the NFL Draft process.
Elgersma recently captured the Hec Crighton Trophy, recognized as Canada’s equivalent to the Heisman Trophy, after leading the Golden Hawks to an 11-1 record and making it to the Vanier Cup national championship game. Such accomplishments have placed him under the radar, not just among Canadian prospects but also regarded as one worthy of NFL consideration.
At just 22 years old, Elgersma stands on the brink of potentially making waves not only for himself but for Canadian football as well, becoming the first quarterback from a Canadian university to play at the Senior Bowl. The last Canadian quarterback to be drafted was Dan Feraday from the University of Toronto, doing so back in 1982.
With the spotlight now shining brightly, Elgersma eagerly awaits news about any NFL Combine invitations as he hopes to continue impressing scouts and coaches. The next month will be pivotal as he seeks to solidify his position and take the next steps toward professional football.
Elgersma’s effort at the Senior Bowl not only marks personal achievement but also inspires future generations for Canadian football players aspiring to break barriers—showing them they too can compete at the highest levels.