23 Senior Bowl observations from final day of apply for NFL Draft hopefuls

It was a cloudy day from Cell, as the ultimate day of practices from the 2025 Senior Bowl bought underway. The groups have been in shells (shoulder pads and shorts) for the day and have been mainly doing walkthroughs for the primary portion of the apply. It picked up significantly as apply ended, and particular groups turned a precedence.

However, we now have observations to present you from Cell, with the following time we see these guys being on Saturday through the precise recreation.

• Toledo DT Darius Alexander is a surefire lock for the primary half of the second spherical. He’s been unblockable all week, successful in a number of alignments alongside the defensive position. His quickness is unreal for that dimension, and he’s additionally bought sufficient energy to be an element on the bottom. In case you want a three-technique on Day 2, Alexander is the man.
• With EDGEs Mike Inexperienced and Donovan Ezeiruaku leaving Cell after nice weeks, the following EDGE to step up for the Nationwide group was Central Arkansas’ David Walker. He had some candy move rush strikes, highlighted by a ghost transfer towards Purdue’s Marcus Mbow. He’s had a very good week right here, by no means actually wanting misplaced. I want he was 6’2 as a substitute of 6’0, but it surely may not matter anyway.

• FSU CB Azareye’h Thomas had his finest day of apply on Thursday. He was blanketing each receiver, and it bought paid off with an interception on one of many worst routes I’ve ever seen (extra on that later). Thomas’ persistence has actually improved this week, combining that along with his size in man protection to plaster opponents. I’ve a sense Thomas goes to go larger than many imagine, particularly with being one of many solely press man CBs within the draft class.
• USC C Jonah Monheim additionally had his finest day of labor as we speak. I feel he’s struggled in particular person reps towards defensive linemen (30-inch arms will try this), he really was good in group settings, with the ability to get some motion on the bottom. He’s one other positional outlier because of his arm size, however somebody goes to make one thing out of him.
• Monheim and UCLA EDGE Olu Oladejo bought into it a bit throughout move rush 1v1s. Somewhat crosstown showdown.
• Oladejo has been taking part in everywhere in the defensive entrance throughout move rush intervals, even successful over the middle. I requested him about it after apply and he advised me that the perfect move rushers can win from in every single place and be versatile, so he’s attempting to do the identical factor. I’ve really been impressed with Oladejo this week. A former MIKE linebacker, Oladejo moved to the sting this season and he did properly this week. I may see him being a late Day 2 or early Day 3 decide.

• Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II had a tough day in move safety. He bought steamrolled by teammate Nick Martin and misplaced in a wide range of methods. For a man who must show his worth on passing downs, this wasn’t a very good interval for him.

• Martin, alternatively, has been top-of-the-line protection linebackers of the week. He had some very nice reps towards the Nationwide group working backs, smothering them in protection and successful lots as a blitzer. His vary as a move defender goes to get him reps.
• Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten had an incredible day. He was arguably the perfect Nationwide group again in move safety, and confirmed off good burst by way of holes within the run recreation. He’s a bit undersized, however proving his worth here’s a good feather in his cap.

• Let’s discuss these receivers, man. I feel 7on7 has ruined soccer, as a result of all these receivers are doing the Futsal Shuffle on the line of scrimmage and never going anyplace. What occurred to the sport I really like?

• Additionally, scrambling in a 7on7 interval ought to be punished with loss of life.
• Virginia Tech DT Aeneas Peebles is a delight:

• RB LeQuint Allen has been good this week. Added lots as a receiver and has proven some instruments as a move blocker.
• For the American group, EDGE Shemar Stewart, CB Trey Amos, WR Bru McCoy and DT Deone Walker weren’t in attendance. CB Maxwell Hairston was in attendance, however wasn’t dressed out, signaling that his week is over. DT Omarr Norman-Lott did costume out, however solely did particular person drills.
• Florida LB Shemar James stole the present. He was in every single place on Thursday, successful in move protection and having a fast set off downhill. He’s on the lighter aspect, however his play recognition and explosiveness downhill make me assume he could possibly be a top quality WILL LB on the subsequent stage.

• To interchange Stewart, Minnesota DL Danny Striggow bought known as up from the Hula Bowl and instantly bought busy. He lined up everywhere in the defensive position and was getting pressures rapidly as properly. I wasn’t acquainted with his recreation, however now he has my consideration!
• Delaware RB Marcus Yarns is a dynamic move catcher. Not many guys may persist with him this week, and he continued to cook dinner as a receiver this week. He’s a bit slight however he fills a particular function within the NFL as a 3rd down again and particular teamer. That’ll preserve you within the league.
• This was speculated to be a walkthrough day, and the gamers have been speculated to be stored off the bottom after they turned up the play velocity a bit bit. South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight II was having NONE of that. I’m actually intrigued by his recreation, actual good athlete.
• Texas EDGE Barryn Sorrell has been good this week, and had a very good day as we speak. He can win in a wide range of methods, and used extra velocity as we speak to choose up a win in move rush. I feel he profiles extra as a chosen move rusher, however in a category filled with athletic EDGEs, Sorrell can nonetheless stand out along with his repretoire.

• Kansas State CB Jacob Parrish is constructed for an NFL nickel function. He had a pair good move breakups as we speak, together with one the place he bought over a decide route and beat WR Isaac Teslaa to the ball. He’s small, however feisty corners like him often discover a house.

• Auburn RB Jarquez Hunter had himself a pleasant day to complete practices. With RBs Devin Neal and RJ Harvey taking the highlight, Hunter stole some shine of his personal on Thursday. He confirmed some good downfield receiving means, and his highly effective construct lets him make explosive cuts. He’s one other a kind of Day 3 backs that’ll find yourself getting some critical run throughout video games.
• It’s been uneven for him, however Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen had a very good day of apply. Was successful with velocity across the nook and beating tackles to the within. I want he could possibly be extra constant and play the run higher, however his stats and body are prototypical.
• Nationwide group wiped the ground with the American group when it got here to the music throughout apply. The American group would shut off music throughout apply and that’s simply bizarre.

The Senior Bowl goes to happen on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2:30 pm EST on NFL Community.