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NFL Draft Watch: Senior Bowl players who helped, hurt themselves

By Eric Edholm
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Carl Davis — The buzz centered on Washington's big defensive tackle, Danny Shelton, and for good reason: he won all week with power. But Davis won the week, too, the second he strode across the weigh-in stage with his treetrunks legs and continued on with a great week. He looked dominant at times in one-on-one battles and projects to be a big run clogger on the next level. The reputation of him taking plays off in college seemed to subside after a strong week of practice.

Minnesota RB David Cobb — He showed off all-around skills, from pass protection to catching the football (which he supposedly doesn't do well) to running inside and out. Cobb was quick and decisive, and displayed some nice power in goal-line drills, blasting through arm-tackle attempts. He most definitely entered solidly into the Day 2 draft discussion with a great week, showing few tangible weaknesses.

Utah OLB-DE Nate Orchard — All week, he consistently made plays and looked the part of an edge defender capable of collapsing the pocket and impacting the run game. He was active with his hands, displayed nice counter moves and never stopped working to win battles. His long arms helped him achieve all those things.

Ole Miss DBs Cody Prewitt and Senquez Golson — Both players had their moments in Mobile. Prewitt wasted little time getting his hands on passes on the first day of practice, breaking up two throws and picking off another in which he showed good anticipation. His size and ball skills looked good. Golson is fast and competitve and has the look of a feisty nickel corner.

TCU CB Kevin White — Each day, he just got better and better. Thursday was his showcase practice, making a diving interception. He might be a nickel on the next level, but White is a player: small but super competitive, showing that TCU (coming off the heels of Jason Verrett a year ago) can produce some quality defensive talent.

Hobart OT Ali Marpet — No player had more to gain than the small-school Marpet, and he did just that. Perhaps he's just a guard at the next level, but he played with fire, held his own against Shelton and others and showed he can handle the mental aspect of the game. It's his physical performance that caught a lot of eyes and won a few people over.

Nick Boyle and Clive Walford In a middling crop at the position, both players stood out. Boyle is a big man (6-4, 267) who moves very well and was very consistent in in-line blocking and catching the ball. He played a few positions (split wide, slot, traditional in-line Y) at Delaware and had a strong week. Walford looked very athletic and had a big practice on Wednesday, when he made a number of big catches. You can see why he averaged more than 15 yards per grab in 2014, but it begs the question: Why didn't the Miami coaches throw Walford the ball more?

LSU OT La'el Collins — If he's not a top-15 or 20 pick, I'd be shocked. The week was exactly what scouts hoped to see. Collins stonewalled pass rushers all week, and his ability to play tackle and guard makes him an extremely safe prospect, too. Collins might not be a dominant, pile-driving force in the NFL, but it would be surprising to see him flop in the league.

Central Arkansas WR Dezmin Lewis — He's 6-3, 215 pounds and catches the ball with ease. Lewis possesses great hands, concentration and body control, making several eye-opening catches. He told me he plans to run "in the 4.4s" in the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine.

Duke OG Laken Tomlinson — If he didn't consistently hold up well in blocking drills and team work, Tomlinson would have earned high marks anyway for his character. Two teams we spoke with said he nailed his interviews with them, giving them the belief that he'll be a set-and-forget starter at guard for the better part of a decade. Defensive lineman Danny Shelton got him once or twice, but Tomlinson held up very well all week.

UCLA QB Brett Hundley — Yes, by not showing up to Mobile, Hundley might have actually helped himself. Sure, coming into town and having a big week would have been more ideal in his evaluation. But by staying away, Hundley's stock appeared to go up just by the fact that the rest of the quarterbacks who were down there did little to impress or alter evaluators' thinking on what kind of players they'll make.

LOSERS

The quarterbacks — As a group, it's hard to remember a more underwhelming Senior Bowl crop. None of them shined, with Colorado State's Garrett Grayson the one who had maybe the best performance overall — but still nothing stunningly good. If any of these quarterbacks are taken before Round 4, it would be a surprise.


Nick Marshall — Right before the first practice, he told the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff he wanted to play cornerback, which came as a surprise. And no surprise: He struggled, although he gained some momentum by week's end. Still, Marshall is raw at the position he hasn't played since his freshman year at Georgia and will be drafted as an athletic marvel and a project. There's more work to be done.

Kansas CB JaCorey Shepherd — A left hamstring took him out of what was a tough first practice on Tuesday, when he struggled to handle speed receivers in off coverage. This was a tough week for him.

Stanford WR-KR Ty Montgomery — Listed at 6-2 in college, Montgomery measured in at under 6 feet and appeared to have the body of a running back, not a receiver. He has special teams value, but he struggled with consistency catching the football this week and might be more of a No. 4 or 5 wideout and return specialist. Injuries plagued him this past season, and he didn't build much momentum in practice this week.

Notre Dame TE Ben Koyack — His reputation pushed him near the top of the position class entering the week, but his lack of athleticism as a receiver and lack of force as a blocker were noticeable. The recent successful run of Irish tight ends in the NFL has been impressive, but Koyack might not match up to that crew. Boyle and Walford both looked far more impressive when stacked side by side.

Auburn C Reese Dismukes — His hands were shockingly small (sub-8.5 inches, with his right hand — the one he snaps with — measuring smaller than his left), he lacks bulk, struggled in one-on-one drills and failed to get good push up front. Dismukes also struggled with his shotgun snapping consistency, which appeared to carry over from the end of this past season.

Florida OT-OG Trent Brown — The biggest man in Mobile (6-8, 376 pounds) with 35.5-inch arms, Brown nonetheless struggled with speed and sustaining blocks. He couldn't handle quickness, and the coaches stuck him at guard. What does that tell you? He's not an NFL tackle, even at his size, it would appear.

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Thanks for all the reports @Memphis Ram , I missed the South yesterday cause I taped the Brady lie fest instead...Oh well...
Watch Duke offensive guard Laken Tomlinson’s press conference at the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

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Man this dude looks & sounds intelligent...Wonder who I'd want over him or AJ Cann in the later rounds...Only if we don't get La'el Collins to play guard next to G-Rob, thats what we really need at OG.

I don't know enough about NFL coaching to really know how much of Clemmings short comings are easily fixed. They weren't for some players and others they were. However, I hoped that there would be more positive from Clemmings Sr. Bowl week. At this point I hope he is not the pick at #10.
To me, Clemmings looks timid...like unable to engage cause he doesn't wanna hit timid....Man he looked good in the bowl game too...I wonder how could that happen? Thinking too much? Just confused? I wish I knew someone that watched a bunch of Pitt games...But as far as using 10 on him, hell no...It would be crazy....Maybe he can be fixed...Coach Boo would know...
 

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I wish I knew someone that watched a bunch of Pitt games...But as far as using 10 on him, hell no...It would be crazy....Maybe he can be fixed...Coach Boo would know...


That will be tough to find. I don't even think Pitt fans watch Pitt games. Ever see their stadium? It looks like a high school field and they rarely fill it.
 

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That will be tough to find. I don't even think Pitt fans watch Pitt games. Ever see their stadium? It looks like a high school field and they rarely fill it.
Dan Marino & Tony Dorsett are turning over in their graves....LOL:ROFLMAO::snicker:
 

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Eight things we learned from the 2015 Senior Bowl
  • By Bryan Fischer and Chase Goodbread
  • Published: Jan. 24, 2015 at 08:10 p.m.
  • Updated: Jan. 24, 2015 at 09:28 p.m.
MOBILE, Ala. -- So how many first-round picks were on display at the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Saturday?

NFL Media analysts provided a list of eight with that kind of potential: Washington DL Danny Shelton, LSU OL La'el Collins, Pittsburgh OL T.J. Clemmings, Iowa DL Carl Davis, Miami LB Denzel Perryman, Miami WR Phillip Dorsett, Utah DE Nate Orchard and Auburn WR Sammie Coates. But one, in particular, will need to solidify that status with a strong 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis next month.

» Can't-miss Moments: Top plays from 2015 Senior Bowl

"Perryman, I think is a first-round inside linebacker if he runs well at the combine," NFL Media's Mike Mayock said.

Perryman returned to action for the final practice on Thursday after missing some practice time with an abdominal injury earlier in the week, but did not play Saturday.

Here are seven other things we learned from Saturday's Senior Bowl:

2. Husker makes an impact. Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah enteredSenior Bowl week looking to prove that he's big enough for the NFL at 198 pounds, and shed questions about ball security. He was explosive during the game with some impressive running, including a 19-yarder early in the game. As for his draft stock, NFL Media analystDaniel Jeremiah provided an early projection of late-second round or early third-round on the former Cornhuskers star.

3. Making an impression. There was no position deeper with talent than wide receiver in Mobile this week, even without late withdrawal Kevin White of West Virginia. But the best route-runner of the bunch, according to Jeremiah, was one less heard of: East Carolina's Justin Hardy.

4. Progress shown. Georgia Tech guard Shaq Mason operated from the triple-option offense in college and therefore didn't exactly get much in the way of experience as a pass protector. Mayock saw significant strides during the practice week, however. "His first day of pass protection was poor as you might expect," Mayock said during the game. "But the next two days ... I think he might be a center in the NFL, but he competed his tail off on Wednesday and Thursday and I thought he showed everyone something. He learned quickly and adjusted on the fly."

5. Still in search of a position. Mayock's review of a few off-the-radar prospects included this remark on Norfolk State's Lynden Trail: "I don't know if he's an outside linebacker, a defensive end, or even a tight end, but I know everybody is intrigued by his size." Trail measured 6-foot-6 1/4 and 262 pounds at the Tuesday weigh-in.

6. Several players make preferred position known.One of the big things scouts were interested in this week was how various players took to certain positions they maybe didn't play in college. While nearly all of the players said they were open to lining up wherever in order to make it at the next level, a few of the players did note they would prefer one spot over another. Michigan State receiver Tony Lippett is an intriguing guy a lot of teams talked to aboutplaying as a defensive back, but he told College Football 24/7 after the game his preference is to stick at wideout. Stanford defensive linemen Henry Anderson lined up just about everywhere during his time on the Farm but noted he was most comfortable as a 3-4 defensive end. They won't be the only ones who will get quizzed about a position change in Indianapolis, either.

7. Petty still focused on nailing fundamentals. Quarterback play during the week of the Senior Bowl was not the sharpest and that rang true on Saturday evening when the lights came on for the game. Nobody really stood out as head and shoulders above their peers. Baylor's Bryce Petty did lead the victorious North squad in passing yardage but confirmed he still missed a few timing passes that hampered the offense early on. "We had a couple of plays where the timing was off but at the end of the day, the ball was in my hands. It was still an unbelievable experience coming from Baylor to here and getting thrown into this system," he said. "It was great for me to understand concepts and protections and what it's going to be like at the next level. I had an absolute blast." The signal-caller is gunning to be at least the third player at the position taken in the draft and will head back to train with QB guru George Whitfield and dial down on his fundamentals as somebody taking snaps from under center in a pro-style offense.

8. Orchard finishes week with a bang. He didn't show up all over the box score, but Utah defensive end Nate Orchard showed up all over the field when the game action got going. The defensive MVP off of the North squad, the versatile prospect certainly made himself some money this week and was able to flash potential at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He mixed in special-teams snaps as well and might have been the player who saw the most action on the field as he ran from position-to-position to become somebody that every coach seemed to know about. Members of the Titans' coaching staff were quite high on the guy who led the FBS in sacks per game, and he rewarded them with a stellar outing on Saturday to send his draft stock soaring.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...t-things-we-learned-from-the-2015-senior-bowl
 

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2015 Senior Bowl Stock Report: Ten who stood out in Mobile
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com

January 24, 2015 7:48 pm ET
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Cameron Artis-Payne is one of several backs showing promise on Saturday. (USATSI)
The Senior Bowl is like any other all-star game. It caters more to fans than scouts, with coaches more concerned with divvying up playing time than winning.

That doesn't mean that scouts weren't watching the North's 34-13 victory. They want to see if the players who stood out all week during the practices can carry it over to the game.

For players who struggled during the week's scrimmages, the game provides an opportunity to prove that they respond when the lights shine brightest -- something every scout is looking for in a player.

A couple of the themes from the week of practice carried through to the game. First, the general inaccuracy from the quarterbacks -- providing further evidence why there may not be a single senior quarterback selected among the first 100 picks in this NFL Draft.

On a more positive note, there was brilliance from running backs Saturday, showing off the depth of this year's remarkable crop. A number of small school prospects at various positions proved they belonged with standout performances.

Below is a list of the 10 players who stood out (for better or worse) on Saturday. In alphabetical order:

Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska: Leading the victorious North squad in rushing (73 yards) and receiving (four catches for 40 yards) for a game-high 113 all-purpose yards, Abdullah was named the 2015 Senior Bowl MVP. Abdullah's terrific agility, balance and acceleration helped him stand out all week and he rose to the occasion one last time.

Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn: Though David Johnson and Abdullah had flashier runs later, Artis-Payne started in fine fashion for the South, showing balance, lateral agility and determination to run through would-be tacklers.

Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke: After a very impressive week of practice, Crowder had a tough game, twice bobbling kick returns. He was saved from a fumble on the first one by an obscure NFL rule that states that returners have the opportunity to re-secure a ball bobbled into the air if they waved for a fair catch. Crowder generally possesses very reliable hands. He has terrific quickness and first-step acceleration to make big plays after the catch or as a returner.

Rannell Hall, WR, Central Florida: Hall showed terrific body control to adjust over Oregon State CB Steven Nelson to haul in a 32-yard pass in the third quarter. This wasn't the case of one splashy play getting Hall attention, though. He made some terrific catches throughout the week, showing excellent timing, positioning and concentration to make contested grabs.

David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa: While Abdullah may have been the flashiest back, the most impressive overall was Johnson, whose combination of size, sharp-cutting and terrific hands out of the backfield made him a mismatch in the running and receiving game. The vision, balance and determination Johnson demonstrated in the 19-yard touchdown to spark the game's scoring ranks among the most impressive individual plays.

Ali Marpet, OG, Hobart College: Marpet was arguably the most pleasant surprise of the 2015 Senior Bowl. All week long, the former Statesman left tackle demonstrated impressive strength, balance and toughness despite making the jump from Division III and switching inside to guard.

Steven Nelson, CB, Oregon State: Nelson stood out in coverage all day long, showing quick feet, a fluid turning motion and the closing burst. He officially broke up four passes, consistently undercutting receivers to bat away passes. Nelson has the blend of size and tenacity scouts are looking for in a nickel corner. He does, however, have a tendency to get grabby and drew a penalty in this game for holding.

Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (Ohio): The most impressive corner throughout the week of practice, Rollins carried it over into the game. His interception with 19 seconds remaining in the third quarter may have been the game's most impressive catch, as he tracked the ball directly over his head and leapt to haul it in. Scouts are excited about Rollins' upside. He earned the MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014, the only season he spent on the football field, after playing his first four seasons on the basketball court for the Redhawks.

Martrell Spaight, OLB, Arkansas: With projected second round pick Denzel Perrymanlimited with an abdominal strain, scouts were anxious to see if any of the "other" linebackers in this contest would step up. Spaight flashed with his agility and terrific closing speed, making several eye-popping hits.

Tyler Varga, RB/FB, Yale: Varga ran for 31 yards and two touchdowns on only four carries and delivered a couple of crushing blows when asked to line up as a fullback. Varga's toughness, physicality and versatility stood out all week, but surprising agility and balance despite his rocked-up frame most intrigued scouts.

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2015 Senior Bowl: North vs. South
Khaled Elsayed | January 25, 2015

While it is the practice that has the bigger impact, game time represents an opportunity for players to showcase to a large watching audience what they can do. In that regard, this Senior Bowl saw some players stand out for good reasons, and others bad.

The game itself was largely decided up front. Where the North team really won the line of scrimmage, with their defense especially impressive. Let’s take a look at some of the key performances.

North — Performances of Note

Carl Davis, DT: +4.2

Breakdown: Coming off a good week of practice, Davis continued his strong end to the year to help build his draft momentum. He’s not the best when you get two bodies on him, with him often unable to anchor and pushed back, but he has a knack for getting upfield, destroying cutback and playside lines on outside zone runs while really having his way with Shaquille Mason when left one-on-one.

Signature Play: Gets upfield on the block of Dillon Day with 3.50 to go in Q1, getting a big tackle for a loss in the process.

T.J. Clemmings, OT: -6.0

Breakdown: By all accounts this week hasn’t gone well for Clemmings. Touted by some as having the skillset to succeed on the left side of the line, he only showed that for all his physical prowess he remains raw with a long way to go on his developmental journey. Flipping between left and right tackle didn’t help, but too often he had too much trouble with speed off the edge. While he got beat for five hurries, there was also a hit on a play nullified by penalty and four other occasions he was beat only for the QB to get rid of the ball quickly.

Signature Stat: Including the Shrine game, only Cameron Clemmons allowed more pressure from the offensive tackle spot.

Tyler Varga, HB: +3.4

Breakdown: A nice cameo from Varga who showed the kind of versatility running routes out of the backfield, makes plays rushing the ball and lead blocking to catch the attention over some more illustrious backs. Didn’t need an awful lot of help from his blocking to fully maximize the yardage he got.

Signature Play: His second touchdown run was a real nice one. With 1.53 to go in the game, he aims off left guard but cuts to avoid a tackle, bursts through the right B gap before cutting inside defenders to get to the end zone.

South — Performances of Note

Markus Golden, DE: +2.6

Breakdown: All season long has demonstrated an ability to generate pressure without selling out in the run game, and the Senior Bowl was no different. Made T.J. Clemmings look anything but a first-round pick, with too much speed to the edge. Helped his stock in this game.

Signature Stat: Finished sixth of all 4-3 defensive ends in the Power 5 with 46 combined sacks, hits and hurries during the regular season.

Shaquille Mason, RG: -5.9

Breakdown: Taken from the comfort of Georgia Tech’s triple-option-based attack, Mason produced the kind of display that ensures any team picking him up will likely not be expecting an immediate contribution. He was quiet initially but it all went wrong in the fourth quarter with a horrible drive that saw him lose his battle on nearly every passing play, culminating with him giving up five hurries.

Signature Stat: Only pass blocked on 246 occasions during the 2014 NCAA season.

Geneo Grissom, LB: +0.7

Breakdown: Grissom looked out of place as a conventional linebacker, struggling to find his place in zone and not having the kind of closing speed to make plays when given an angle on a receiver out of the backfield. But he looked a lot more comfortable with his hand down and had a good sequence of plays against T.J. Clemmings who couldn’t stop him turning the corner.

Signature Plays: Watch the last three offensive plays of the third quarter as he gets the better of Clemmings on all of them.

PFF Game Ball

There were some nice efforts from the running backs and no performance stood out to any degree that it overshadowed the rest, but Carl Davis gets the nod for his efforts

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/25/refocused-2015-senior-bowl/
 

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Can I just say, that Mike Mayock seriously needs to get off his high horse? Stop screaming and acting like everyone should be perfect. That ending of the first half was comical "call timeout!!! CALL TIMEOUT!!! WHY AREN'T THEY CALLING TIMEOUT, THEY SHOULD BE CALLING TIMEOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Yeah they didn't have any to call.

On the plus side, my crush Alex Flanagan was looking mighty fine. :love:
 

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Who moved up, moved down, earned further evaluation in this year's Senior Bowl?

By Tommy Hicks | thicks@al.com
January 24, 2015 at 4:37 PM, updated January 24, 2015 at 4:38 PM

Each season, the Reese's Senior Bowl is used by NFL coaches, scouts and personnel directors in the player evaluation process for the NFL draft. Here's a quick look at players, based on discussions with NFL people during the week, who improved their draft stock, those who didn't and some who will likely get some added attention by way of individual workouts, with a chance to improve their NFL status:

IMPROVED DRAFT STATUS

RB David Johnson, Northern Iowa: A former receiver, he proved he can handle the running back position, running hard this week and showing he can handle the rigors of the position.

TE Clive Walford, Miami: He had an impressive week as a route-runner and proved he can catch the ball.

TE Casey Pierce, Kent State: He entered the week without a lot of fanfare but grabbed attention with his consistency. Will likely lead teams to do a little more research on him.

WR Phillip Dorsett, Miami: He dazzled scouts and others with his speed - he is probably the fastest player at this year's Senior Bowl - but they also came away impressed with his pass-catching ability and of course his ability to gain yards after the catch.

WR Jamison Crowder, Duke: There was concern about his height - he was measured here at 5-foot-8 - but his route-running and pass-catching skills eliminated a lot of concerns that were in place. He was able to get separation this week.

WR Sammie Coates, Auburn: He extended his hands and demonstrated the ability to make tough catches. He is also healthier this week than he has been in recent past and thus able to show scouts a bit more. He helped himself this week. He demonstrated more consistency catching the ball.

OL Laken Tomlinson, Duke: He solidified himself this week, if not as a first-round pick, at least a solid second-round pick. He showed solid consistency and effort.

OL Ty Sambrailo, Colordao State: He showed here that he has the ability to be a left tackle at the next level. He had a consistent week.

DT Carl Davis, Iowa: He's big at 321 pounds. At Iowa, he didn't get many chances to gap, but he did this week and he took advantage of the opportunity. He showed that for his size he has good athletic ability.

DT Danny Shelton, Washington: Easily one of the top players here this week and he is expected to be the first Senior Bowl player selected in the draft. For the first hour of each practice he was unblockable but he had fatigue problems at times during the later portions of practices.

LB Stephone Anthony, Clemson: He really gets off the ball well and chases down ball-carriers. He showed a true grasp for the game and good instincts.

LB Nate Orchard, Utah: He caught the eye of several scouts with his play. He played more stand-up linebacker this week and he was disruptive and made plays. He is very active as a rusher.

CB Kevin White, TCU: He's smallish, but he's really instinctive and can play the ball and defend in the deep part of the field. He's another playmaker.

DIDN'T HELP THEMSELVES

OT T.J. Clemmings, Pitt: He possesses the size, ability and long arms to be a standout, but his technique isn't strong and that held him back. Many expected him to do well this week and that was not the case.

QB Kyle Petty, Baylor: Had the chance to establish himself as the No. 3 quarterback in the draft - behind Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota - but failed to do so. Was not consistent.

QB Sean Mannion, Oregon State: As was the case with all six quarterbacks in the game, he simply didn't dazzle anyone with his play nor use the week of practices to separate himself from others at the position.

WR Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas: He is a player a lot of NFL teams wanted to get a look at against strong competition, but he failed to take advantage of the opportunity. He didn't distinguish himself from the rest of the group.

OG Robert Myers, Tennessee State: This was a chance for him to demonstrate is capabilities at the next level, but an ankle injury kept him out of the first two days of work and Saturday's game and thus he missed out on an opportunity. Some teams may give him a workout, but this chance slipped away.

MORE LOOKS AHEAD

DB Nick Marshall, Auburn: He didn't really stand out this week after arriving as a quarterback and asking to move to cornerback. But he showed flashes at the position and he is expected to have several workouts this spring by NFL teams. One scout said if Marshall he can post a 4.5 or better time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, he'll likely be drafted higher than he would have been picked as a quarterback.

OT Ali Marpet, Hobart College: He was on the NFL radar when he arrived, but after his work at the Senior Bowl - he had some good moments - those teams are now taking him more seriously.

CB Imoan Claiborne, Northwestern State: It is believed he at least moved into the draftable range thanks to his play this week. He competed hard and did a good job.

PK Tom Obarski, Concordia-St. Paul: Place kickers usually aren't drafted, and Obarski probably won't be drafted either. But he demonstrated a strong leg, booting a pair of 50-yar field goals in practice, and it's likely teams will work him out or keep him on their free agent radar.

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LOL...Kyle Petty.

Gotta eat some crow. I thought Clemmings would dazzle with his athleticism but his technique seemed to regress to early season form. Don't know what happened. Some opined that he was thinking too much.

I'd like to see more on Max Garcia. Never focused on him in Gator games this year but he was a fan favorite and a guy that played LT and LG before moving to Center. I want to see more after seeing and hearing good things about him this week.

I've also heard some great things about Martrell Spaight. Keep an eye on him.
 

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Spaight is on my board right now as the best WSLB prospect in the draft. He had an outstanding 2 years at Arkansas after transferring from JC. His cover skills and tackling ability are elite. Only negative is his 6' height.

I watched Garcia in the early Kentucky game this past year as well as the bowl game vs East Carolina--better at run blocking than pass protection. Mid-round grade for me. With Dismukes' and Grassu's stock taking a hit this week, any thoughts on Brandon Vitabile of Northwestern or Kyle Fiend of Temple?
 

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Rams' Senior Bowl takeaways
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/15704/rams-senior-bowl-takeaways

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The vast majority of the scouting work done at the Senior Bowl wraps up before the game is actually played. In fact, by the time the teams square off on Saturday, most scouts and coaches have already left Mobile, Ala., and will just watch the game tape later on.

By most accounts, this year's Senior Bowl offered some intriguing prospect but lacked in the star power that occasionally makes its way through the game. With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the guys who fared well, a few who didn't and how those players might or might not fit with the St. Louis Rams:

-- The offensive line is clearly one of the Rams' top priorities in this offseason and there were a variety of intriguing prospects on display throughout the week. The good news for the Rams could be that some of the best performers this week were interior linemen, an area the Rams obviously need to upgrade. Perhaps nobody did more to boost his stock than Duke guard Laken Tomlinson. Tomlinson handled himself well against top prospect Danny Shelton and proved to have a powerful punch that could make him just the type of driving run blocker the Rams need. Tomlinson was named the best offensive lineman during the practice week and probably opened some eyes to his potential.

-- Tomlinson wasn't the only guard to make an impression. In this space last week, I named Florida State guard Tre Jackson as a guy to keep an eye on for the Rams. The returns on him throughout the week did nothing to change that. Jackson earned the South team's Most Outstanding Player award for his work in the game and probably only solidified his spot as a day two pick. Jackson is probably not as versatile as others might be but he could be a guy that makes sense for the Rams if they haven't addressed the offensive line before the draft.

-- Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings also came as advertised. Which is to say he flashed his immense potential but is going to be a bit of a project.

-- Many descended on Mobile hoping that one of the quarterbacks would emerge as a legitimate option beyond the top two of Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston. By all accounts, that didn't happen. Colorado State's Garrett Grayson earned the practice player of the week at quarterback but that was more a function of having to choose one than a super impressive performance. It's quite clear the pickings are slim at the game's most important position in this draft, which we already knew, but was further confirmed in Mobile.

-- Wide receiver probably isn't the most pressing need for the Rams but there were a few prospects that have some observers believing that there could be a bit of depth at that position for the second year in a row. Miami's Phillip Dorsett was ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay's best player in Mobile and Duke's Jamison Crowder, Ohio State's Devin Smith, East Carolina's Justin Hardy and Kansas State's Tyler Lockett all had their moments.

-- With the All Star season over, all eyes now turn to next month's scouting combine, which is set for Feb. 17-23 in Indianapolis.
 

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Spaight is on my board right now as the best WSLB prospect in the draft. He had an outstanding 2 years at Arkansas after transferring from JC. His cover skills and tackling ability are elite. Only negative is his 6' height.

I watched Garcia in the early Kentucky game this past year as well as the bowl game vs East Carolina--better at run blocking than pass protection. Mid-round grade for me. With Dismukes' and Grassu's stock taking a hit this week, any thoughts on Brandon Vitabile of Northwestern or Kyle Fiend of Temple?

Haven't focused on either but I didn't like what I saw when I watched Grassu. He seemed both limited in terms of power and his athleticism. I thought Gallik was a much better looking player on film. He popped on tape as a run blocker.
 

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Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings also came as advertised. Which is to say he flashed his immense potential but is going to be a bit of a project

To me, he looked real stiff, and appeared to be more of a project than Robinson, a lot more of a project. He scares me a little, but there's a lot to work with. I'd put him in the luxury pick category, which we don't have...the luxury to pick him.

A few Guards did impress me. I have some more to watch in this game, and practices. Looks like we will have to find a guy that can convert to Center, not impressed with any of the Center's there, at all.
 

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To me, he looked real stiff, and appeared to be more of a project than Robinson, a lot more of a project. He scares me a little, but there's a lot to work with. I'd put him in the luxury pick category, which we don't have...the luxury to pick him.

A few Guards did impress me. I have some more to watch in this game, and practices. Looks like we will have to find a guy that can convert to Center, not impressed with any of the Center's there, at all.

If we want a Center, I think Cam Erving could be one hell of a Center in a power scheme. You seen much of him since FSU moved him?

Honestly, I don't think stiffness is an issue for Clemmings. He was playing high all week. I don't know why. Because it was something that he really improved on this year. I don't think bend is an issue. Technique, though, is a major issue.

Might do him some good to start his career out at OG. But he's definitely not ready to start at OT yet. Going to need time at OG or a year on the bench.
 

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David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa: While Abdullah may have been the flashiest back, the most impressive overall was Johnson, whose combination of size, sharp-cutting and terrific hands out of the backfield made him a mismatch in the running and receiving game. The vision, balance and determination Johnson demonstrated in the 19-yard touchdown to spark the game's scoring ranks among the most impressive individual plays.

RB David Johnson, Northern Iowa: A former receiver, he proved he can handle the running back position, running hard this week and showing he can handle the rigors of the position.
Really like this guy for us specifically.
 

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Really like this guy for us specifically.

Johnson is a weird one for me. Amazing receiving HB but his film as a runner was very unimpressive for me...and then in the Senior Bowl, it was completely the opposite. Didn't look at all like the runner on I saw on his college film. He looked great. So now I'm not really sure.

I liked the guy as a 4th/5th rounder before solely for his receiving skills but if Johnson is the guy that ran at the Senior Bowl, I'd bump him up two rounds because he looked awfully good...only criticism is that he isn't a violent runner for a guy that's 6'2" 230.