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2014 Senior Bowl

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First practice today and is scheduled to have TV coverage by the NFL Network.
Don't see the big Aggie OT on either roster, was thinking he's a senior ? Def a
smart move to skip this game if you are eligible and happen to find yourself in the position that Matthews is.
 
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard, Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert, Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde, Florida State S Lamarcus Joyner, Buffalo LB Khalil Mack, Texas A&M OT Jake Matthews, Alabama QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama LB C.J. Mosley and Stanford LB Shane Skov are all healthy scratches from the game.

For Matthews projected in the Top 5, there's no percentage in participating.
 
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard, Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert, Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde, Florida State S Lamarcus Joyner, Buffalo LB Khalil Mack, Texas A&M OT Jake Matthews, Alabama QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama LB C.J. Mosley and Stanford LB Shane Skov are all healthy scratches from the game.

For Matthews projected in the Top 5, there's no percentage in participating.

I understand some of these guys not wanting to risk getting hurt, but some of them could really earn some money this week. There are plenty of players who shot up the boards after a good week of practice during Senior Bowl. Although I understand, I'd still like to see these guys compete.
 
I understand some of these guys not wanting to risk getting hurt, but some of them could really earn some money this week. There are plenty of players who shot up the boards after a good week of practice during Senior Bowl. Although I understand, I'd still like to see these guys compete.
I don't think it's concerns about possible injury as much as concerns that poor play, to include the one-on-one drills, will hurt the players current rankings. If a big-name OT like Matthews for example goes out there and gets beat in drills vs somebody no ones heard of he might not be a top 5 prospect anymore. On the other hand if a player is a relative unknown it's a chance to make a name and ascend in the rankings.
Last year many people never heard of Central Michigan OT Eric Fischer, but he performed so well especially in the one-on-ones drills during the week prior to the game vs the pass-rushers that he ended up being the #1 overall in last years NFL Draft.
 
Senior Bowl Weigh In

QBs...
Player/School/Height/Weight/Arm/Hand

Tajh Boyd Clemson/6006/222/30 1/2/9 3/8
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Derek Carr Fresno State/6021/215/31 1/4/9 1/8
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David Fales San Jose State/6013/220/31 1/8/9 1/4
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Jimmy Garoppolo Eastern Illinois/6022/219/30 1/4/9
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Stephen Morris Miami/6016/208/31 7/8/10 1/8
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Aaron Murray Georgia/6003/201/29 3/4/9 1/8
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Logan Thomas Virginia Tech/6056/250/33/10 3/4
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I don't think it's concerns about possible injury as much as concerns that poor play, to include the one-on-one drills, will hurt the players current rankings. If a big-name OT like Matthews for example goes out there and gets beat in drills vs somebody no ones heard of he might not be a top 5 prospect anymore. On the other hand if a player is a relative unknown it's a chance to make a name and ascend in the rankings.
Last year many people never heard of Central Michigan OT Eric Fischer, but he performed so well especially in the one-on-ones drills during the week prior to the game vs the pass-rushers that he ended up being the #1 overall in last years NFL Draft.

And to me, this is exactly the wrong mentality to have. As a competitor I would feel like I could go there and have a great week like Fisher did and Tomlinson many years ago and make myself millions. I understand Matthews not going because he's a lock to be a top 5 pick. Some of these other guys sitting out aren't even locks for the 1st round.
 
DL notables: Height, weight, arm, hand, wingspan

• Aaron Donald/Pittsburgh 6-0⅞, 288
31¾
9⅞
77⅜

• Dee Ford/Auburn 6-2⅛, 243
32¾
10
77⅛

• Ra'Shede Hageman/Minnesota 6-6, 318
33¾
9⅝
81¾

• Trent Murphy/Stanford 6-5⅜, 252
33⅛
10⅞
80⅜

• Will Sutton/Arizona St. 6-0¾, 315
30⅝
9⅝
76⅛
 
And to me, this is exactly the wrong mentality to have. As a competitor I would feel like I could go there and have a great week like Fisher did and Tomlinson many years ago and make myself millions. I understand Matthews not going because he's a lock to be a top 5 pick. Some of these other guys sitting out aren't even locks for the 1st round.
He wasn't a highly rated prospect this time last year while Matthews is today.
 
Underwear winners/losers! :hurrah:

Players are listed alphabetically within each group.

Winners:
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Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State: At a shade under six-foot-1 and 216 pounds, Bucannon certainly passed the eyeball test, sporting a muscled-up frame that stood out in comparison to the other safeties in this game. With a 78" wingspan, Bucannon also had the widest wingspan of any of the safeties measured.

Kadeem Edwards, OL, Tennessee State: Scouts love linemen with long arms and Edwards possesses the longest of any of the athletes measured today at the Senior, measuring in at 34.5 inches. The 6-foot-4 and 1/8" Edwards also showed good weight distribution with a relatively trim middle at 308 pounds.

Ra'Shede Hagemen, DT, Minnesota: Another highly regarded lineman who showed impressive weight distribution was Hagemen, who measured in at exactly 6-foot-6 inches and 318 pounds. His arms (33 3/4") were also among the longest of any of the defensive tackles measured Monday.

Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt: Considering his success in the SEC, perhaps it isn't surprising that Matthews looked the part of a future high NFL pick but some of the conference's biggest names weren't nearly as well-built as the Commodores' star receiver, who sported a chiseled 6-foot-2 (and 5/8"), 209-pound frame, long arms (32 5/8") and big hands (10.5").

Caraun Reid, DT, Princeton: One could quickly tell that Reid spent more than his share of time in the weight room rather than just in the library as the Ivy Leaguer showed off a surprisingly well-built frame at 6-foot-2 (and 1/8") and 301 pounds. While perhaps a bit shorter than scouts would like, Reid's impressive frame and adequate arm length (32 5/8") helped the small-schooler stand out amongst FBS stars.

Losers:
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Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin: Borland has been compared to former Miami Dolphins' stud linebacker Zach Thomas for much of his career and his instincts and open-field tackling ability warrant the mention. He looked smaller on stage than his official height (5-foot-11 and 3/8) and weight (245), however, and tied with former teammate, running back James White, with the shortest arms of any player measured Monday (28 5/8").

Adrian Hubbard, OLB/DE, Alabama: Scouts will be intrigued with Hubbard's length at nearly 6-foot-6 but there was surprisingly little muscular development on his 255-pound frame. For a player coming off a disappointing junior season and yet elected to enter the NFL draft with a year of collegiate eligibility remaining, it wasn't the best impression to make.

Jalen Saunders, WR, Oklahoma: It is a big man's game and to the surprise of no one, Saunders came in the smallest of any player at this year's Senior Bowl. Saunders came in just under 5-foot-9 inches (officially 5-08 and 3/4") and 164 pounds. He also possesses small hands (8 3/4) and short arms (28 7/8).

Telvin Smith, ILB, Florida State: Smith's speed is certain to get him drafted but teams may have to move him outside or perhaps drop him back to safety with a frame that looks packed out at 218 pounds.

Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State: Though he was listed at 265 pounds for much of his career with the Sun Devils, scouts knew that Sutton was in fact much bigger. He gained more weight for his senior season and wasn't as effective in 2013, despite the fact that he was rewarded with the conference's Defensive Player of the Year. Some of that extra weight was clearly around his middle as Sutton weighed in at 315 pounds at just under 6-foot-1. Worse, his 30 5/8" arms were the shortest of any of the defensive tackles measured Monday.
 
He wasn't a highly rated prospect this time last year while Matthews is today.

I think you're missing my point. I understand that. I'm saying I can understand why guys like Matthews would sit out. He's pretty much locked into the top 5 unless he bombs testing out or they find some freak injury or something. Neither Fisher or Tomlinson were thought of as top 5 picks before the Senior Bowl. They both had great weeks to get them to that position.

Fisher wasn't in that position last year and impressed a lot of people much like a lot of these guys could do. Especially a guy like McCarron who lost his last 2 games, and questions have started to arise about how he deals with pressure in his face. Some of these players are missing out on a great opportunity to elevate themselves and make some money over the week.
 
Brandt: 5 under-the-radar prospects at the Senior Bowl
I came out with my top 50 NFL prospects last week and a good number of them come from the 98 underclassmen who left school early to enter the 2014 draft.

There are some very good senior prospects on the list as well, many who are participating at this week's Reese's Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala., like Fresno State QB Derek Carr and Oklahoma CB Aaron Colvin.

Does being named Senior Bowl MVP lead to success in the NFL? You be the judge as we take a look back at the most recent Senior Bowl MVPs.
Here are five very good players that didn't make my top 50 but are worth keeping an eye on this week at the Senior Bowl, and who could help their draft stock with good showings:

Stanley Jean-Baptiste, DB, Nebraska
Jean-Baptiste has rare size (6-foot-2 3/8, 215)...

Ja'Wuan James, OT, Tennessee
Most of the attention on the Vols' offensive line...

Charles Sims, RB, West Virginia
Sims will be the best running back...

Kareem Martin, DE, North Carolina
Some believe Martin (6-5 7/8, 272) should have entered the 2013 draft...

Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU
BYU coaches I've talked to rave about...
 
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Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
Trent Murphy wasn't impressive today. Strong concerns about where you play him in NFL. Not athletic enough for LB, not strong enough for DE?

Logan Thomas threw some strikes that hit the WRs numbers. But he also threw some that bounced/sailed past the WR. Consistently inconsistent

Tajh's accuracy/ball placement was all over the place. He appeared to regress in this area in 2013. Tajh needs to bounce back on Tuesday

I'm going to try to not beat up on the North QBs too much, but they were tough to watch today (Tajh Boyd, Logan Thomas, Morris) #SeniorBowl

This SR class lacks a surefire 1st round WR, but I love the value guys in rounds 3-5 (Abbrederis, Herron, Huff, Grant, etc.)

Wasn't in my review, but my guy Zach Martin had a very good practice at LT today. I still think he's the best guard in this class though...

Among my top-10 observations: the North QBs REALLY struggled...WRs stepping up...DT Justin Ellis continues where he left off #SeniorBowl

Also, check out @RobRang top-10 observations from the South Practice: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...l-10-observations-from-mondays-south-practice …

My top 10 observations from #SeniorBowl North practice: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...l-10-observations-from-mondays-north-practice …
Daniel Jeremiah ‏@MoveTheSticks
Aaron Donald is a twitched up dude! The Geno Atkins comparisons were flying all over the place in my talks with personnel friends.

Auburn DE/OLB Dee Ford gets overpowered at times but he has an explosive get off in pass situations. Nice inside counter move too

I didn't see the West practice but a bunch of scouts were buzzing about Princeton DT Caraun Reid.

Aaron Donald took batting practice against Cyril Richardson today.

CSU Center Weston Richburg is a solid player on tape and he had a good day today...Quick feet, balance and anchor.

Big fan of Northern Illinois safety Jimmie Ward. Lacks ideal size but he's very instinctive and he has the fluidity to cover the slot.

Bucky Brooks ‏@BuckyBrooks
The @seniorbowl is loaded w/talent at WR, but no one has been more impressive than Robert Herron (88). Super fast!

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Minnesota DT Hageman really impressed me today. Violent. Did a good job exploding low. Needs to get free better as a pass rusher, but wow.

Miami QB Stephen Morris noticeably worse than Boyd and Thomas as a Passer today. Not fluid, no placement.

A few standouts from today: Dee Ford, Aaron Donald, Aaron Colvin, Walt Aiken, Kyle Van Noy, Derek Carr, Ahmad Dixon. @seniorbowl

Kevin Weidl ‏@KevinW_ESPN
On the OL ND OT Zack Martin and OSU OT Jack Mewhort were very steady today. Both played w/ balance and showed nice patience in sets.

Urban is exactly how you draw them up and Donald's snap anticipation is on another level from the

Watched the trenches today. UVA DE Urban, Cal DT Coleman, Pitt DT Donald and Minn DT Hageman showed well on the DL.

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris
Cyril had no answers for Aaron Donald today. Very difficult matchup for him. As I wrote prior to the week, Brandon Thomas > Richardson.

Chris Steuber ‏@ChrisSteuber
I'm hearing a lot of good things about Stanley Jean-Baptiste at #SeniorBowl. I've been on this kid for 2 months. Aqib Talib-like ability.

Louis Riddick ‏@LRiddickESPN
Aaron Donald putting on a show in 1 on 1 pass rush drills at North Practice. #H2P

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Media not allowed on the sidelines at Ladd Peebles stadium for North practices.

Bucky Brooks ‏@BuckyBrooks
@LSUfball S Craig Loston has intriguing physical tools. Needs to show better consistency in his play @seniorbowl

Pretty solid showing for @OU_Football CB Aaron Colvin @seniorbowl today. Nice feet & hips. Smooth in transitions.

Louis Riddick ‏@LRiddickESPN
What I like even more? Hear that he is an exceptional kid and teammate. #ProgramBuilder

Have liked #Auburn DE/OLB Dee Ford since 1st game I saw him play in'13, and he didn't disappoint today in practice. Lightening-quick.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
Zack Martin is my top OL prospect in Mobile but NDSU OL Billy Turner might be my No. 2. Powerful hands and mean. Love this kid #SeniorBowl
The Sideline View ‏@SidelineFB
UVA's Brent Urban looked fantastic early in practice and then seemed to gas. At. 6'6 / 298, teams will be intrigued by his potential.

NDSU OT Billy Turner got chewed on pretty good by coaching staff during one on one run drills but looked much better in scrimmage portion.

Arkansas center Travis Swanson was very average looking to me. Cal DT Deandre Coleman impressed me with his ability to move for his 315 LB frame

FSU center Brian Stork did a really nice job of dropping anchor and bracing in pass pro against bigger guys.

Good day in one on one drills in run and pass for Will Sutton. If he loses weight and locks into being a 1-gapper he'll be a factor

Gil Brandt ‏@Gil_Brandt
Last word on small hands (at least for today): Garoppolo's 9 inches. Might be exception to rule. Have liked him for long time.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Carr looks good rolling right and throwing to the sidelines. Lot of zip on throws even while moving.
Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
If Billy Turner learns how to sink and not bend at the waist, he has a long NFL career ahead of him #SeniorBowl

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
See Ford is embarrassing the other DL in drills. Weaving through dummies and exploding.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
OL bag footwork drills: Wesley Johnson with the quickest feet

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Simulated snaps, but Garoppolo struggling UC for the second straight week. Far more comfortable in the gun.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Montana LB Jordan Tripp is super athletic. Dominating drills.

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Eagles coach Chip Kelly has intently been watching the South corners.

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Caraun Reid engages well with his hands. Gets a little high after that...just chucked a dude to the ground though

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris
Hand use and leverage. That is Sutton’s foundation. Weight stuff has been used as a bit of a crutch, in my opinion

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
It's different seeing Bill O'Brien in Texans clothing walking around practice. One of several coaches here. #seniorbowl

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Will Sutton's first step and use of leverage is ridiculously impressive.

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Mike Davis of Texas looked like the best South receiver.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
Halapio struggling to sustain in drills bc he doesn't move his feet and ends up on the ground. He's getting extensive coaching today

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Daniel McCullers is too big to play so weak. Got pushed around at UT and getting pushed around here

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Nothing is pissing these coaches off more than players who get knocked down.

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Problem with Sutton is apparent. When he doesn't win on his first move, gets washed out.

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris
Dee Fords burst is ridiculous. And he flashed hand use and leverage this year.

All of Sutton’s movements have purpose. Wrist control. Lift. Outside step to get G to overset.

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Terrance Brooks of FSU running the South defense too. Good coaching showing with those two.

Telvin Smith of Florida State is like another coach on the field. Constantly yelling out to teammates
 
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First practice today and is scheduled to have TV coverage by the NFL Network.
Don't see the big Aggie OT on either roster, was thinking he's a senior ? Def a
smart move to skip this game if you are eligible and happen to find yourself in the position that Matthews is.

Wow, I always kind of thought David Fales could be a sneaky 4th round QB, but after losing so much this year, flat out not looking like I expected, and now he's not nearly as tall as I thought, I'm pretty bummed. Sorry Fales, you're done bro.
 
Don't have a problem with a guy like Mathews sitting out. He can only hurt his stock, not enhance it. He's seen as a top 5 pick, so if he doesn't go out there and dominate everyone then people will being to question him. The smart play is to skip all that.

My problem is more with guys like McCarron sitting out. A 2nd-3rd round guy should not have the same fear of hurting his evaluation that a top 5 guy does. In fact, he should have the opposite mindset and be intent on bettering his evaluation.
 
BTW, I'm not surprised to hear criticisms of McCullers. It seems like guys on this site are in love with him purely because of his size and they think he fits the mold of a big NT, which is what they want. However, he doesn't play like a NT. For being the biggest guy on the field, he comes off pretty soft.
 
So how come prospects who are underclassmen can compete at the Indy Combine but not at the Senior Bowl since both events do occur subsequent to the drop-dead declaration date for those guys to declare for the Draft ?
 
BTW, I'm not surprised to hear criticisms of McCullers. It seems like guys on this site are in love with him purely because of his size and they think he fits the mold of a big NT, which is what they want. However, he doesn't play like a NT. For being the biggest guy on the field, he comes off pretty soft.

I agree with you. Feel the same way about Hageman too. Neither one impresses me on film despite usually being the biggest man on the field.
 
So how come prospects who are underclassmen can compete at the Indy Combine but not at the Senior Bowl since both events do occur subsequent to the drop-dead declaration date for those guys to declare for the Draft ?

The Senior Bowl is for seniors
 
So how come prospects who are underclassmen can compete at the Indy Combine but not at the Senior Bowl since both events do occur subsequent to the drop-dead declaration date for those guys to declare for the Draft ?

Cuz it's the Senior Bowl and not the Draft eligible bowl? :kitten:
 
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard, Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert, Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde, Florida State S Lamarcus Joyner, Buffalo LB Khalil Mack, Texas A&M OT Jake Matthews, Alabama QB A.J. McCarron, Alabama LB C.J. Mosley and Stanford LB Shane Skov are all healthy scratches from the game.

For Matthews projected in the Top 5, there's no percentage in participating.

you think? to me they all just earned *'s
 
So how come prospects who are underclassmen can compete at the Indy Combine but not at the Senior Bowl since both events do occur subsequent to the drop-dead declaration date for those guys to declare for the Draft ?

they're supposed to amend that rule for underclassman, not sure if that would include red shirt sophomores or not?

this year they have enough early entries they could have their own bowl game, call it the Underclassman Bowl :)
 
they're supposed to amend that rule for underclassman, not sure if that would include red shirt sophomores or not?

this year they have enough early entries they could have their own bowl game, call it the Underclassman Bowl :)

IIRC they let 2 redshirt juniors in this year.
 
Didnt make it this yr, but have alot of eyes there. Dee ford,martin,hageman like alot. Jean baptiste plays like hes 5'6
 
Wow, I always kind of thought David Fales could be a sneaky 4th round QB, but after losing so much this year, flat out not looking like I expected, and now he's not nearly as tall as I thought, I'm pretty bummed. Sorry Fales, you're done bro.

I wouldn't be so sure. First of all, apart from Logan Thomas all of these guys are basically 6' to 6'2". Yes, I see SJSU's official site lists him at 6'3", but it's not unusual to exaggerate height. It's almost like a dating service in that respect, where men exaggerate about their height and women about their weight.

Second of all, at least some of the drop off that Fales saw this year compared to 2012 is likely attributable to a totally new coaching staff, learning a new system and perhaps running an offense with players not recruited for the new coaching staff's preferred style. That all said, there are others in that range I may be a little higher on, but I think a closer look at the particulars in his case at least partially explains the dropoff from a 11-2 record to 6-6, and to some extent the slight dropoff from '12 to '13 and the hot-and-cold streaks he exhibited in this last season.

He could certainly help or hurt himself in the Senior Bowl. His last game left a strong impression, though it needs to be noted that Fresno State has no pass defense. I still see him as a 4th rounder now, give or take, plus or minus his Senior Bowl performance. He's still on my radar as an early final day selection, at least potentially.
 
I would not be opposed to grabbing him in the 6th or 7th. Physical specimen for sure, but just can't put it together on the field.

He'd be one of those guys you might take a flyer on, hoping that a change of scenery and the right coaching could help. Physically the guy has all the tools.
 
I would not be opposed to grabbing him in the 6th or 7th. Physical specimen for sure, but just can't put it together on the field.

Watching practice just a minute ago Mayock has heard he could possibly go as early as 2nd round. He called him the most polarizing player in the history of the draft because he could go 2nd through 7th. He looked really good throwing the ball today though.
 
Watching practice just a minute ago Mayock has heard he could possibly go as early as 2nd round. He called him the most polarizing player in the history of the draft because he could go 2nd through 7th. He looked really good throwing the ball today though.

Yeah -- it's because you love the physical tools -- they're all there -- and if he can put them together in a game situation he could be a flat-out steal if taken on the last day. When he looks good, he looks like the total package.
 
He'd be one of those guys you might take a flyer on, hoping that a change of scenery and the right coaching could help. Physically the guy has all the tools.

Watching practice just a minute ago Mayock has heard he could possibly go as early as 2nd round. He called him the most polarizing player in the history of the draft because he could go 2nd through 7th. He looked really good throwing the ball today though.



Yep. He can be dynamite on one play, only to be a trainwreck on the next.

To be clear, I am not expecting him to amount to anything in the NFL. However, I am a fan of taking late round flyers on guys who have insane physical gifts. Might as well take a gamble, as many late round picks don't make the 53 anyway.
 
BTW, I'm not surprised to hear criticisms of McCullers. It seems like guys on this site are in love with him purely because of his size and they think he fits the mold of a big NT, which is what they want. However, he doesn't play like a NT. For being the biggest guy on the field, he comes off pretty soft.

frank okam v 2.0. such a waste of size:mariopalm:
 
Stanley Jean-Baptiste, [Nebraska, 6' 2.375", 215 lbs., 32.375" arm, 8.5" hand] is another "wow" player at the SB.
 
tweets read bottom(oldest)-to-top...

Coach O'Brien scouting them up at the Senior Bowl

yucking it up w/Chip Kelly(right)
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Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft 3m
CB Nevin Lawson and WR Mike Davis have helped themselves as well.

Any doubts I had about Donald have been extinguished. @JoshNorris was right all along.

Unless someone can convince me otherwise, Aaron Donald and Dee Ford have been the best Senior Bowl practice days.

2014 Senior Bowl: Draft Scouting Notes & Observations from Tuesday Practice

2014 Senior Bowl: UVA's Moses parts the red D at South practice

2014 Senior Bowl: Defenders Ford, Watkins shine on Tuesday

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
Boston College OT Matt Patchan flying to Mobile tonight (per @RapSheet). He'll likely replace Ja'Wuan James who sprained a knee #SeniorBowl

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Senior Bowl turning into the Aaron Donald Bowl.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Let me clarify, because there's been some confusion. Carr is top rated senior QB. Not my top rated QB overall.

Florida CB Jaylen Watkins has lived around the ball today. Give me him over the other two Gator corners

Lance Zierlein ‏@LanceZierlein
I need to go back and look at Morgan Moses a little closer after today. Playing much better today.

Louis Riddick ‏@LRiddickESPN
Pitt DT Aaron Donald's arms may only be 31 3/4, but he has been a superior technician with his hands this week at the Senior Bowl.

Dee Ford continuing to make OT's look BAD. Like the body quickness of Princeton DT Caraun Reid, but he has no clue how to win with his hands

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline
Billy Turner/OL/North Dakota State having another tough day. Smoked on back-to-back reps.
Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
Second day in a row that Billy Turner has impressed. A top-5 player here this week IMO #SeniorBowl
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Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Early word on Aaron Colvin is a feared ACL tear.
Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline
Aaron Colvin/CB/Oklahoma helped off the field with a seemingly serious left leg injury. Looked like an ankle issue.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Carr isn't just the best QB here. He's the best player here. Absolutely looks the part of franchise QB.

#Florida CB Jaylen Watkins is one of the better players here that isn't talked about much. I'm a big fan #SeniorBowl

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Will Sutton blowing up another play in the backfield. He wins at the snap quite a bit. Enough to take the negatives when he doesn't?

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Arthur Lynch looked really good in blocking drills. The south linebackers and safeties were pushed around.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
In terms of natural arm strength/velocity, pretty clear it's 1) Carr 2) Garoppolo 3) Fales on the South squad #SeniorBowl

Gil Brandt ‏@Gil_Brandt
Huff runs a sub 4.4. I think he has chance to be one of top 100 players drafted. Good exposure this week at @SeniorBowl.

My @SeniorBowl scout called and raved about player I've been talking about for some time. Keep eye on Wyoming CB Marqueston Huff.

Rob Rang ‏@RobRang
Alabama DE Ed Stinson, Fresno State TE Marcel Jensen and Tennessee OT Ju'wuan James out of Senior Bowl due to injury.

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris
Mr. Clowney is here

Senior Bowl: North Team Practice Page--continually updated

Senior Bowl: South Team Practice Page----continually updated

2014 Senior Bowl: Trio of lineman highlight physical North team practice

2014 Senior Bowl: Another mixed bag from the North QBs on Tuesday

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Up-and-down practice today for Jean-Baptiste. He's obviously very talented, but raw. Struggled in press drills, good in off.

Michael Sam of Missouri really struggled today. It's hard to see a team spending a pick on the first two days of the draft on him.

Robert Herron of Wyoming really stood out. He can cut back on a comeback route better than the other receivers on the North.

Louis Riddick ‏@LRiddickESPN
90% of these players literally have to be taught from scratch what the proper sequence is.

The lack of off man/zone coverage technique the majority of college DB's come into the league with always surprises me at Senior Bowl practices.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler
Zack Martin lining up at OG in some drills today and performing well. He's the best player here IMO #SeniorBowl

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Charles Sims has looked good. More wiggle than I thought.

Some bad throws from Logan Thomas in full team drills. A wobbler and one he just hosed out of bounds.

Tajh Boyd struggling with ball placement and it has nothing to do with the wind.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline
Must say Brandon Thomas/Clemson doing a very good job at left tackle. Good feet, angles and uses hands well.

Michael Sam/Mizzou looks great in drills at DE but has done nothing to make anyone believe the transition to OLB will be quick or easy.

Tahj Boyd/QB/Clemson better today but still no more than a last day pick IMO. Logan Thomas/Va Tech looks awful.

Tyler Larsen/C/Utah St holding his own. One of the few players Aaron Donald has not torched.

Jordan Zumwalt/UCLA was politely asked to dial it back a bit. Intensity off the charts.

Chris Borland/Wisconsin and Jordan Zumwalt/UCLA dominant in early Senior Bowl practice.

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft
Nevin Lawson has looked great today. Sticks with a receiver's every move. Ada Dixon, not so much
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Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Deone Bucannon and Ahmad Dixon really standing out so far today.

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey
Hegeman has been impressive...just bowled over Schofield in a two-on-one

I have no idea where Trent Murphey plays in the NFL. He's not a DE though. Initial thought is TED backer.

Richardson does lunge a bit off the snap. It works, but it'll backfire on him too. Donald just plugged a two-on-one because of it

Schofield just got absolutely walked back...didn't see who it was, but embarrassing

Cyril Richardson just bent Aaron Donald over backward in the pit. Was initially beat and just pressed him

Rob Rang ‏@RobRang
20 mph winds expected all day in Mobile so evaluating QBs will be interesting. Ability to handle elements will be key for cold weather teams

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Today the pads come on. Who wants to hit? @seniorbowl

Lance Zierlein ‏@LanceZierlein
Most project Matthews to tackle, but some project him to center

I could see Jake Matthews as an outstanding center in the league. Jake’s dad Bruce played tackle guard and finally center during his career

Respected personnel man in Mobile told me teams are starting to consider A&M’s Jake Matthews as a center. That could impact his draft stock

Senior Bowl Defensive Practice Day 1 Notes

Jene Bramel: Does the Reese’s Senior Bowl Put Edge Rushers In Position to Succeed?

McShay: Senior Bowl: 2014 QB class lacks depth
 
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Couple observations....

1) Logan Thomas looks awful.....big surprise.

2) Not at all surprised that Zumwalt was asked to dial it back. Thad dude is intense

3) Aaron Donald is dominating despite being smaller than the O-Linemen. That's what he did his entire career. How is this surprising?

4) That first tweet is so true. I learned the technique of off coverage in high school. How are so many CB's going into the NFL with such poor technique? It gets me every year.
 
I have Zumwalt graded as a 3rd rounder. Crazy to me that I keep seeing him in the 6th round in mocks.
 
I agree with you. Feel the same way about Hageman too. Neither one impresses me on film despite usually being the biggest man on the field.

I'm disappointed in Hageman's senior film, but I still think he could be a good player with some coaching. The talent is there, he just needs some refinement.

McCullers, on the other hand, I don't see any noticeable football traits from him. He's just a big guy playing football. It was the same thing with Terrence Cody. He was just a big guy. No skills. The Ravens drafted him to play NT and had to end up moving Ngata back inside because all Cody could do was stand there and get blocked.
 
Texans 2014 Senior Bowl Updates

Texans Talked to at the Senior Bowl


Offensive Guard, Jon Halapio, Florida (Alex Dunlap | Roster Watch)


Offensive Tackle, Wesley Johnson Vanderbilt (Shane Hallam | Draft TV)

Center, Bryan Stork, Florida State (Shane Hallam | Draft TV)

Defensive Tackle, Will Sutton, Arizona State (NFL.com)

Offensive Tackle, Jack Mewhort, The Ohio State (Walter Football)

Bill O’Brien Meets Potential Number One Overall Pick

South Carolina Defensive End Jadeveon Clowney was at the Senior Bowl making his rounds with his agent.
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Didn't see too much of QB Jimmy Garoppolo, but what we saw was very impressive as he thru a couple passes right on target in the very windy Mobile conditions today. And he's moves real well in the pocket, throws a
real sweet tight little spiral, and has a quick release. Def looking forward to seeing more of him this week.
 
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