This week we can have the Senior Bowl. It’s an All-Star Recreation, a very powerful of the season. Previous to final yr, this was unique to Seniors, however now it is usually open to underclassmen who’ve declared themselves for the draft. The occasion is organized by Jim Nagy, a former Seattle Seahawks scout who was even interviewed for the New York Jets’ GM place.
The sport takes place on Saturday, however the course of begins earlier than. First, the measurements. The prospects will nonetheless be measured on the Mix (solely for individuals who acquired the invitation), however the information are a lot nearer to the official ones than these listed by the Universities.
After that, we’ve got the practices. The WRs/TEs will face the DBs/LBs in a 1 versus 1. The OLs may even face the DLs. Though it isn’t an actual recreation scenario, many prospects see their inventory soar after these practices. An instance of this was Dee Eskridge, who was not a identified prospect and ended up showing in Mocks within the first spherical. He didn’t even go to the sport in an effort to keep away from shedding his inventory.
The identical could be mentioned for LJ Collier. He was a Day 3 prospect, however he dominated observe and the sport his yr. In consequence, Seattle picked him within the first spherical. Rashaad Penny was additionally a standout within the recreation and solely didn’t win MVP as a result of Kyle Lauletta shone.
The occasion is essential to Seattle. Listed below are the final 5 years of gamers who had been drafted (or signed as a UDFA) by Seattle and performed within the Senior Bowl:
Sataoa Laumea, OG;
DJ James, CB;
Nehemiah Pritchett, CB;
AJ Barner, TE;
Tyrice Knight, LB;
Christian Haynes, OG;
Nelson Ceaser, EDGE (UDFA);
Olu Olu, C;
Derick Corridor, EDGE;
Cam Younger, NT;
Kenny McIntosh, RB;
Coby Bryant, CB;
Tyreke Smith, EDGE;
Tariq Woolen, CB;
Abe Lucas, OT;
Boye Mafe, EDGE;
Bo Melton, WR;
Tre Brown, CB;
Jake Curhan, OL (UDFA);
Dee Eskridge, WR;
Cade Johnson, WR (UDFA);
Alton Robinson, EDGE;
Anthony Gordon, QB (UDFA);
Darrell Taylor, EDGE;
Damien Lewis, OG;
Stephen Sullivan, WR/TE/EDGE;
And that’s simply the final 5 years. The workforce’s prime two picks, Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner, additionally performed and had been excellent, with Wagner being named MVP.
Let’s go!
Mike Inexperienced, EDGE, Marshall
He led the FBS in sacks with 17. The massive situation with him, in addition to being from a smaller college, could be his weight. Nonetheless, Inexperienced weighed in at over 250 lbs. If he can sustain his explosiveness in 1v1s, he may even dream of a Day 1 choose.
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Watching Stewart’s tape is each thrilling and irritating. He’s merely able to profitable with velocity and forcing OLs, working over most of them within the course of. Nonetheless, the quantity of sacks and tackles for loss he’s had raises a crimson flag. He may have unimaginable manufacturing if his effectivity was greater.
Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
A switch from Purdue to the SEC, Scourton is a flexible edge rusher with the mass and bend to win all day. He’s been a standout all through the cycle and can get his likelihood to solidify himself as a Day 1 choose subsequent week.
Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
Very athletic, explosive and has good manufacturing. The massive situation is that his dimension and weight may very well be points enjoying 3 downs.
Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
When Burch goes up entrance, he’s a tricky act to play towards due to his power and dimension. He’s not probably the most explosive within the class, however his lengthy arm and skill to win the leverage battle are NFL-ready.
Deone Walker, NT, Kentucky
Kentucky has lined Walker up at each place on the defensive position, together with standing. He weighed and measured greater than his school itemizing, which is uncommon. He’s a stalwart towards the run recreation and makes use of brute drive within the cross rush.
Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
His athleticism is unimaginable. He’s lastly taking a step towards establishing himself as one of the threatening DTs within the 2024 draft class.
David Walker, EDGE, Central Arkansas
Walker enters the draft as one of the productive cross rushers within the FCS traditionally. In 12 video games, he completed with 55 pressures, 23 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 4 pressured fumbles and 41 QB hurries, turning into the primary participant within the historical past of the 29-year-old Central Arkansas program to win the Buchanan Award. Let’s see how he stacks up towards NFL prospects.
Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota
Lindenberg has one of many highest efficiency flooring on the place. He’s a strong tackler, wonderful at figuring out run-blocking ideas and has the vary to make performs. Lindenberg’s management, communication and playmaking skill will probably be essential to groups on the lookout for these intangibles.
Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
Might be one of many steals of the draft. A walk-on with restricted snaps to this point this yr, he’s extremely athletic, identifies blocks and is a menace within the backfield snap after snap. He additionally has strong zone work and man-to-man protection of TEs and RBs.
Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Former WR who has been wonderful in since shifting to CB in 2023, Porter is a 6-4 cornerback who has as many INTs as completions allowed this season (3). Broke the Iowa state report within the 400 meters at HS (46.99). Uncommon peak (6’24, 33 1/2” arms) and velocity (10.6 100-meter sprint). Additionally has 4 profession blocked punts.
We’ll have a look at the offensive prospects to look at on Tuesday.
