Tag: 2023 Senior Bowl

former Eagles’ RB Brian Westbrook, All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson named to Senior Bowl Hall of Fame

former Philadelphia Eagles’ RB Brian Westbrook and All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson were named to the Reese’s Senior Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2023

“The draft starts in Mobile,” and the Eagles have done a fantastic job of amassing talent via the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Five of Philadelphia’s nine 2021 draft picks came from the event: DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, Marlon Tuipulotu, Tarron Jackson, and JaCoby Stevens.

In 2022, Cam Jurgens (2nd), Kyron Johnson (6), and Grant Calcaterra (6) all competed in the game before being drafted by the Eagles.

Since Howie Roseman regained personnel control in 2016, the Eagles have drafted 50 players, and 19 have been on a Senior Bowl roster.

On Thursday, Jim Nagy, Executive Director of the Reese’s Senior Bowl, announced that Brian Westbrook and Lane Johnson would be inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame class.

5 potential Chargers targets who stood out at Senior Bowl: Offense

Highlighting a few offensive players from the Senior Bowl who should have drawn the attention of the Chargers.

The nation’s preeminent all-star game over the past few seasons, the Senior Bowl always produces copious amounts of NFL talent. With the 2023 edition in the books, the next generation of stars await.

Which players caught the eyes of the Chargers (and everyone else)?

Let’s check out the offense. For defensive standouts, click here.

5 potential Chargers targets who stood out at Senior Bowl: Defense

Highlighting a few defensive players from the Senior Bowl who should have drawn the attention of the Chargers.

Now that the 2023 Senior Bowl, the premier all-star game for NFL draft prospects, is over, it is time to reflect on the meaning of the week.

Which players helped themselves the most throughout their time in Mobile and likely garnered the attention of the Chargers?

Let’s dive in with the defensive side of the ball.

10 potential Bears draft targets who elevated their stock at Senior Bowl

Senior Bowl week featured some impressive performances. Here are the standouts that the Bears should be watching.

The Senior Bowl is officially in the books. Following a week of practices and meetings with NFL teams, the Senior Bowl culminated in a 27-10 win for the National Team.

Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s American team was on the losing side of things. But the experience was a valuable one for Getsy, who got an up close look at some of the nation’s top prospects, both on the field and in the meeting room.

There were a number of prospects who impressed during the week of practices and Saturday’s game that helped evaluate their draft stock.

Getsy said that he was confident the Bears will draft someone — perhaps multiple players — from the Senior Bowl.

“One hundred percent, there’s no question about that,” Getsy said. “The info that you get in the meeting room and the individual period, that one-on-one intimate session is so critical. There’s definitely a Chicago Bear sitting in this group for sure.”

Perhaps Chicago’s rookie class will consistent of one or more of these prospects:

5 standouts for Chiefs from 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl

Our @Nicolas_Roesch names five standouts for the #Chiefs from the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

The 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl is in the books, and you can bet the Kansas City Chiefs’ scouting department watched with a keen eye. The Chiefs have drafted several players who have participated in the Senior Bowl over the last two years, including standout starting offensive linemen Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. Last year they grabbed a pair of cornerbacks in Joshua Williams and Jaylen Watson.

Let’s take a look at some players who shined in this game that could be a fit for K.C. come April’s draft:

7 small school prospects for the Eagles to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl

We’re looking at 7 small school prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 Senior Bowl

The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

The Eagles are no strangers to targeting small school players in the NFL draft and the results have mostly been positive.

Philadelphia used the 2016 Senior Bowl to analyze Carson Wentz and Howie Roseman used the No. 2 pick on the former North Dakota State star.

Dallas Goedert, Todd Herreman, Jeremiah Trotter, and Brian Westbrook also make the list.

With kickoff from Mobile quickly approaching, here are seven small school prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

7 offensive line prospects for the Eagles to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl

7 offensive line prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 Senior Bowl

The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Philadelphia has Andre Dillard (LT) and Isaac Seumalo (OG) set to hit unrestricted free agency, and Jason Kelce could decide to retire.

With kickoff from Mobile quickly approaching, here are seven offensive line prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

Senior Bowl 2023: Time, TV schedule and streaming info

Find out how to catch all the action from the 2023 Senior Bowl.

The Senior Bowl represents the unofficial kickoff to draft season. The Houston Texans have their new coach in DeMeco Ryans, which means the fans’ interest can shift to identifying possible draft prospects that could fit the new coach’s vision.

Houston has a member of their 2022 staff on the National Team. Defensive assistant Ben Bolling is coaching the linebackers for the National side.

Starting in 2021, the Senior Bowl ditched the North and South team designations in favor of the National and American teams — no different than from 1991-93 when they had the AFC versus the NFC. The National Team is 2-0 since the name change.

2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl — Saturday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. CT

TV channel: NFL Network

Live stream: FuboTV

Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Ala.

Forecast: Sunny, 58 degrees, 5 mph wind

Here are the top 5 WR Cowboys should watch at the Senior Bowl

The Cowboys will likely look to the draft to bolster their WR room. These five players had a strong week of Senior Bowl practices. | From @ProfessorO_NFL

One of the major events that signifies draft season has officially arrived is the Senior Bowl.  College seniors from all over the country were selected on an invite only basis to take part in one week of practices led by NFL coaching staffs, ending the week with a game between players from the American and the National teams.

While there are many players worth keeping an eye on this weekend, one group of particular interest for the Dallas Cowboys will be the wide receivers. Here are five names to keep an eye on during the 2023 Senior Bowl.

Giants sent a large contingent to Senior Bowl

The New York Giants sent a rather large contingent to the Senior Bowl this week, including GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll.

There has been no break for the New York Giants since their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the NFC Playoffs.

General manager Joe Schoen held exit meetings, while several of the team’s coordinators and assistants have been interviewing for other jobs. Then, collectively, the group headed down to Mobile, Alabama to take in Senior Bowl week.

In addition to Schoen, head coach Brian Daboll, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson all made the trip.

“I just like to come because it’s the initial part of the draft process for me,” Daboll told the New York Post. “I haven’t been looking at college players so I like to come down here, it’s a chance to get your eyes on some guys out there on the practice field and also meet with some guys in meetings.

“You’re trying to build your team throughout the entire year. It’s important to be down here, you’ve got however many guys you get the chance to watch practice for a few hours each day and get to talk to some of ’em at night. I think it’s a good start.”

In the eyes of Schoen, having the entire staff together for the Senior Bowl and subsequent prospect meetings will only help ease the 2023 NFL draft process.

“As we go through it, whether it’s bringing guys in on 30s [private visits at the Giants facility], private workouts and the combine, if I can get Dabes, Kafka and Wink in front of 50, 55 prospects here and then 45 at the combine and our 30 visits, by the time at the end of it the head coach has had exposure to basically our whole draft board,” Schoen told The Post.

“When you’re aligned, the personnel staff and the coaching staff, on players and the smart, tough, dependable that we’re looking at that also have ability, those are the best decisions you’re gonna make.”

The week wraps up on Saturday with the 74th annual Senior Bowl game.

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