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5 standouts from the 2020 Senior Bowl for the Bills

5 standouts from the 2020 Senior Bowl.

A week of practice for more than 100 college seniors from across the nation culminated on Saturday with the 2020 Senior Bowl, where the North had a dominating 34-17 victory over the South team. The North won the game with a strong run game, and a great front-four that was rotated throughout the game.

Could the Bills be interested in any standouts from the game?

Let’s look at who stood out during the Senior Bowl and helped their draft stock before the NFL combine:

North defensive lineman Alton Robinson. Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

EDGE Alton Robinson, Syracuse

This is the beginning of the edge rushers that will be discussed because the North created consistent pressure with just four men. Not many people outside of Central New York saw Alton Robinson play during his time at Cuse but he had 19.5 sacks in his career, who has a variety of moves and a great motor.

During the Senior Bowl he had two sacks, the first was against the elusive Jalen Hurts where Robinson bullied his matchup and dragged Hurts down. His second was against Steven Montez where Montez escaped the initial pressure but, Robinson tracked him down and finish the sack.

The Buffalo Bills need more players who can pressure the quarterback, and Robinson is projected as a Day 3 pick, so he should be on the radar of Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott.

 

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6 potential Chargers who stood out during Senior Bowl game

Chargers Wire’s Gavino Borquez lays out six potential Los Angeles Chargers who stood out during the Senior Bowl game.

After a trio of practices, the 2020 Reese’s Senior Bowl concluded on Saturday with the annual all-star game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.

Here are six potential Chargers targets who stood out in the showcase:

Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon

Herbert has already been mentioned as a player who shined earlier this week, but he’s on here again because he finished it off with a solid outing in live game action. The 6-foot-6 and 227 pound signal-caller finished 9-of-12 passing for 83 yards and one touchdown, as well as three carries for 22 yards, showing off his mobility. Not only did Herbert flash his live arm, but he took a leap in his vision and processing. The former Oregon product looked poised and in control of the offense in his only quarter of action. As a result, he was named the 2020 Senior Bowl MVP. Already a commonly mocked prospect to the Chargers with the No. 6 overall selection, he helped his case even more to potentially being the pick.

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2020 Senior Bowl: 5 DB prospects for the Eagles to watch

2020 Senior Bowl: 5 DB’s for the Eagles to watch

We’re just moments away from kickoff at the 2020 Reese’s Senior Bowl and with the Eagles holding 10 picks in the NFL draft, it’ll be imperative for Howie Roseman and company to evaluate the best senior talent in America.

With Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills expected to walk in free agency, the Eagles will have needs at the cornerback position.

Here are five defensive backs, regardless of the position that the Eagles should watch.

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1. Darnay Holmes — UCLA

In his three seasons as a starter for the Bruins, Holmes led the team in interceptions, as has big-game pedigree, earning praises after becoming a rare true freshman to start for the school.

Because of an ankle injury, the 5-foot-11 corner missed the first two games of 2019, as he finished with 34 tackles and two interceptions — which still led the team — and six pass breakups.

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2020 Senior Bowl: 7 players Giants should keep an eye on

The 2020 Senior Bowl will be played on Saturday, and here are seven players the New York Giants should keep an eye on.

If we learned anything from the 2019 Senior Bowl, it’s that New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman certainly puts stock into it.

Big Blue’s first-round pick, Daniel Jones, was the Most Valuable Player in the game last season and his performance might have put Gettleman over the top to take the Duke product at No. 6.

The Giants have several needs to address in what is a rebuilding project at this point. Jones could use help along the offensive line for both now and in the future, and a weapon at wide receiver wouldn’t hurt, also.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Giants were a mess in the secondary, and creating pressure with a consistent pass-rush was once again an issue for Big Blue.

If the Giants are going to successfully rebuild this team, Gettleman has got to make the most of his seven picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, and there’s a good chance some of those picks will be made based on what he sees in this year’s Senior Bowl.

Here are some players to watch on Saturday.

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Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama

Getting pressure was once again an issue for the Giants in 2019, as their 36 sacks ranked No. 22 in the NFL. On the bright side, Big Blue improved upon its 30 sacks from the 2018 campaign.

Adding to the Giants’ overall sack woes, the team’s sack leader, Markus Golden, is a free agent this offseason and there’s no guarantee he returns.

With New York in the market for an EDGE once again, Terrell Lewis out of Alabama is a Senior to watch. In 10 games last season, the 6-foot-5, 252-pound linebacker totaled 31 tackles (11.5 for loss) and six sacks.

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How to Watch the 2020 Senior Bowl Featuring Four Former Notre Dame Stars

Care to watch Chase Claypool, Jalen Elliott, Alohi Gilman or Troy Pride, Jr. one more time in their iconic Notre Dame helmets?

Care to watch Chase Claypool, Jalen Elliott, Alohi Gilman or Troy Pride, Jr. one more time in their iconic Notre Dame helmets?

Saturday afternoon is your chance as all four will be participating in the annual Reese’s Senior Bowl that we’ve kept an eye on for you all week long.

The Senior Bowl kicks off at 2:30 pm E.T. from Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama and can be seen on NFL Network.

Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals will be the head coach for the North team while Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions will coach the South.

Earlier this week each Claypool, Elliott and Pride had impressive showings at their respective positions.

The Cincinnati Bengals hold the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft but their most likely selection, Joe Burrow of LSU, will not be in attendance.

Senior Bowl Recap: Mobile Money Makers

Raiders wire recap’s the best performers at the Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama

The Senior Bowl practices have come and gone with another great week of practices from the north and south teams. The talent continues to rise every year with more first-round ability than fans would usually see.

After three days of practice and two days of pads, scouts have a good idea of who is delivering on the goods and who is losing money on every rep. Here are the players who helped themselves this week and will be shooting up draft boards in the next two weeks.

Javon Kinlaw-DT, South Carolina

The player who made the most money this week was Javon Kinlaw from South Carolina. His presence was felt everywhere around mobile with the buzz around his size and added on great performances in practice.

Kinlaw started it off at the weigh-ins with his insane measurements. A defensive tackle that is 6’5 315 pounds with an 84-inch wingspan will get anyone’s attention, and then he matched that with dominance on the field. The South Carolina prospect was abusing offensive guards during his one on one sessions tossing them like rag dolls. Kinlaw has the technique and power you want in a defensive lineman at the next level, and it was on full display out here in Mobile.

Troy Pride JR-CB Norte Dame

One player who helped himself more than any other corner was Troy Pride Jr. from Notre Dame. His charisma and personality shined on media day, and he came on to the field and showed out as well.

Pride was the best corner in Mobile this week and stood out against his peers at the position. His technique in press coverage is refined with excellent hips. Pride Jr. was able to trail receivers, trusting his speed and, at times, run the route for them in one on ones. The North team receiving corps was full of big names like Michael Pittman, and Pride displayed he can hang with the big boys. If Pride has a great combine he could rise into day two even day one

Jordan Love-QB, Utah State

Jordan Love didn’t have the redshirt junior season he dreamed of to help him become a first-round pick. Then the arrest happened right before his bowl game, which raised another red flag. He needed a big week to display his talents for scouts and love delivered.

Love played well in practice and might have jumped Justin Herbert as the number three quarterback prospect on individual teams draft boards. He was consistent with his rocket arm leaving scouts in awe. His deep Ball was accurate and useful all week tossing dimes during the one on one sessions. That type of talent at the quarterback position will not get out of the first round, and the Mahomes comparisons are already coming down the hot take train. It couldn’t have been a better week for the Utah State quarterback.

Josh Jones-OT Houston

The offensive lineman always having a chance to gain attention during the practices in Mobile, especially when the pads come on. One player who introduced themselves to the football world was left tackle Josh Jones from Houston.

Jones didn’t lose a rep it seemed all week destroying his opponents during one on ones. The former Houston star has excellent technique with great hands that he always keeps inside. His athleticism was on full display with his beautiful kick step and the anchor ability to shut down the bull rush. Jones probably made the most money out of anyone at the senior bowl. Tackles are a premium in the NFL, and with the Week Jones just had, he might get pushed up into the top 15.

Adam Trautman, TE Dayton

The Senior Bowl is always a chance for players from FCS schools to shine against the best college football players in the country. This week was no different, and one player made it known to the world who he is. Adam Trautman from Dayton was the best tight end in Mobile all week.

Trautman route ability is one of his specialties, but what raised scouts eyebrows was his run blocking skills. Trautman was sound during team drills and was able to drive NFL talent into the second level on plenty of run blocking situations. Of course, in a passing league, his pass-catching ability is the most important, and he did not disappoint there either. His route running was smooth, and you can tell he has the athleticism to feed on safeties at the next level as he was a force during one on one sessions. Trautman made a name from himself this week.

6 Senior Bowl prospects the Jets should target in the draft

Temple’s Matt Hennessy and LSU’s Lloyd Cushenberry III are among prospects at the Senior Bowl that the Jets should priortize come April.

Senior Bowl week is upon us down in Mobile, Alabama, which means scouting efforts will be in full force for the Jets and the NFL’s 31 other teams.

This is Joe Douglas’ first opportunity to shine as Jets general manager. He has his work cut out for him, whether it’s scouting the impressive offensive line class or finding new weapons for Sam Darnold.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at six players the Jets should have their eyes on at the Senior Bowl, which takes place Saturday.

C Matt Hennessy – Temple

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Matt Hennessy, the brother of Jets long snapper Thomas Hennessy, would love to return home and be teammates with his brother for the first time on a football field.

Hennessy is quickly becoming a hot name in a rather weak center class. Washington’s Nick Harris has consistently struggled in one-on-one drills, while Hennessy has stood out. He has arguably been the best offensive lineman in Mobile thus far, consistently stonewalling opposing defensive linemen, as he did in college.

The Jets have struggled to find a mainstay to bark out signals on the offensive line. The team has gone through five centers in the past three seasons and have failed to replace the stability and production that Nick Mangold brought to the position for over a decade.

What stands out with Hennessy is his football intelligence and his pass blocking skills. At Temple, Hennessy was one of the most consistent pass blockers in the nation, not allowing a sack in 828 snaps. He allowed four total pressures during his junior campaign, per Pro Football Focus. He graded out as PFF’s top-ranked center in the FBS this season (86.9).

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Former Notre Dame Safety Wins “DB of the Week” at Senior Bowl

it was a different former Notre Dame defensive back that walked out with the “DB of the Week” award for the North team.

If you’ve been paying attention to the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama this week you’ve heard a ton about how former Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride, Jr. has wowed the masses and elevated his draft stock.

That may all be fine and true but it was a different former Notre Dame defensive back that walked out with the “DB of the Week” award for the North team.

It instead went to Jalen Elliott who was voted the winner by the the north teams wide receivers that he spent all week practicing against.

I think the key takeaway here is it’s voted on my those that played against him which is the best way to decide.

“Hey, who was the guy you absolutely didn’t want to see across from you this week?”

Seems like a logical way to pick a winner and can only mean good things for Elliott as he tries to raise his stock before April’s NFL Draft.

The 2020 Senior Bowl kicks off at 2:30 pm E.T. in Mobile, Alabama and can be seen on NFL Network.

Four Former Notre Dame Football Stars Weigh In at Senior Bowl

who doesn’t love the Senior Bowl or eventually the combine where you hear more about arm length, hand size and wingspan than you do about actual football ability.

It’s that time of year again where men around the age of 21 or so get parades around in the tightest fitting workout clothes imaginable to show that they’ve got the physique to play in the NFL.

Ah, who doesn’t love the Senior Bowl or eventually the combine where you hear more about arm length, hand size and wingspan than you do about actual football ability.

Just like recruiting is to college teams to being successful the attention to detail at these events can be what separates great draft classes from the awful ones for the 32 NFL teams.

With that in mind – four Notre Dame players from the 2019 squad took part in Tuesday’s weigh-ins at the annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Here’s how they measured out:

Chase Claypool, WR: 6-4.3″, 229 pounds, Arms – 33 1/8″, Hands – 10″, Wingspan – 80″

Jalen Elliott, S: 6-0.4″, 205 pounds, Arms – 32″, Hands – 9 1/8″, Wingspan – 76 5/8″

Alohi Gilman, S: 5-10.5″, 202 pounds, Arms – 31 5/8″, Hands – 9″, Wingspan – 73 3/8″

Troy Pride, Jr., CB: 5-11.3″, 193 pounds, Arms – 31 3/8″, Hands – 8 3/8″, Wingspan – 73 3/4″

Weigh-in information courtesy of Pro Football Network.

Be sure to stay with us throughout the week if you’re interested in the NFL Draft stock of these four. We’ll be following news and reports out of Mobile all week and will break down anything that happens to the four participating Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame’s Alohi Gilman Added to Senior Bowl

New Year’s Day brought news that Gilman will wear his gold helmet one more time for the public to see, that coming in the Reese’s Senior Bowl later this month.

Earlier this week safety Alohi Gilman made it known he’d be leaving Notre Dame before using all his eligibility and entering the NFL Draft.

Gilman was undoubtedly a fan-favorite for the Fighting Irish but also an impressive leader.  If you’re into that kind of thing I shared my three favorite memories of his two-year playing career with the Fighting Irish after he announced his decision.

New Year’s Day brought news that Gilman will wear his gold helmet one more time for the public to see, that coming in the Reese’s Senior Bowl later this month.

Gilman becomes the fifth Notre Dame player participating in this year’s Senior Bowl, joining Chase Claypool, Jalen Elliott, Khalid Kareem and Troy Pride, Jr.

The annual Reese’s Senior Bowl takes place on Sunday, January 25 this year and can be seen live on NFL Network that day starting at 2:30 pm E.T.