With scouts, coaches, and decision-makers all in Mobile, Ala., draft season kicked off Tuesday with the first practices ahead of the 2024 Senior Bowl.
While star players like quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye aren’t among the participants, there’s no shortage of top prospects and potential future Jacksonville Jaguars players on the Senior Bowl rosters.
The game won’t happen until Saturday, but the practices are just as, if not more, important — especially for linemen, wide receivers, and cornerbacks, who all get a chance to show what they can do in one-on-one drills against fellow prospects. That’s perfect for the Jaguars, who have needs at those positions.
With one day of practices in the books, these 11 players stood out most Tuesday:
Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor
#Baylor DL Gabe Hall 1 on 1 with Kansas OL Dominick Puni pic.twitter.com/YbzDll067d
— ★★★★★ (@TSV__1) January 30, 2024
Hall, who measured in at 6’6, 290 pounds Monday, was a dominant force in the National Team practice. Opposing offensive linemen looked silly trying to block him in one-on-one drills, and Hall made plays in the team portion too.
Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Damnnn Jackson Powers-Johnson! pic.twitter.com/OTg7fy5IC1
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 30, 2024
Powers-Johnson earned the Rimington Trophy in 2023, recognizing the best center in college football. On Tuesday, he looked the part. His ability to anchor and out-leverage defensive linemen who tried to overpower him stood out.
Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Nobody’s gotten much going against Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell today — he’s physical, plays with clean footwork, and manages space really well.
Here’s a great rep with an early jam and late contest. Pretty work. pic.twitter.com/VpTwYhCXWS
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) January 30, 2024
Mitchell has a chance at being the first cornerback drafted, but will have to overcome criticisms that he didn’t face top competition in the MAC. Against a receiving corps that included UNC’s Devontez Walker and the aforementioned Pearsall, Mitchell locked down everybody.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
WR group standing out early here at @seniorbowl. @GatorsFB WR Ricky Pearsall is one of them.
Clean win off press and a nice contested catch for the touchdown in 1-on-1s
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