The middle day of the Senior Bowl is always an educational one. The newness of the experience is typically over for the players, and they can focus a little more on just playing football.
The action from the American and National team practices at Hancock Whitney Stadium generally reflected that. There was better coordination and cleaner ball throughout the day of practice.
My attention today was primarily on the trenches. The offensive and defensive lines took center stage after spending the first day breaking down the perimeter positions. It was hard to ignore some of the skill position action during breaks, however…
Here’s some of what I took away from the Wednesday sessions of the Senior Bowl.
Positive standouts
Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State: Zabel showed outstanding balance, quick feet and adept technique playing both center and left guard. He was the best lineman on the field for the National team overall.
Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia: Primarily playing right guard, Milum used his base power and quick hands to score wins in team drills and also 1-on-1s in the pit. That he does so with a surly disposition was great to see from a college tackle moving inside.
Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA: No. 99 explodes off the snap for a taller pass rusher. He’s a bit long-levered, but Oladejo has a variety of moves and works them off a strong inside hand that sets everything up and jolts blockers back. More bend than expected, too.
Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M: His strip sack on Riley Leonard was almost a Statue of Liberty play. Guys at his size aren’t supposed to have his explosiveness or speed playing on the end. Dominant day in the team drills.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College: He didn’t win every rep, but when he won, he did so immediately. Very good hand usage and closing tack to the quarterback. Excellent backside run defense in team drills.
Caleb Rogers, IOL, Texas Tech: Rock solid pivot who plays with some snarl but also a very crafty two-hand punch. Was praised in position drills by the coaches for his hand placement and foot drive. When the position coach uses you as an example of what he wants to demonstrate to the others, that’s a definite positive.
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall: Green had the most dynamic rep of 1-on-1s, bullying his blocker into the dirt. Proved he could win inside with a polished rip move, and his balance through contact is great for a lighter (he’s 253) edge.
Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo: Much like…
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