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Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Leatherwood had a few hiccups on Tuesday despite relatively solid performance, but on Wednesday, he struggled a bit more. He’s noticeably less than elite when shuffling out alongside the pocket, and although he has a definite degree of power, he might need to keep adding natural strength along with his length. Still, one shouldn’t overreact to a single practice, but Leatherwood’s rough moments put his skills into context.
Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Perhaps it should’ve been expected, but Carlos Basham Jr. has quietly had a very good week so far. The Wake Forest defensive lineman is incredibly sound mechanically, and he has strong, active hands, which he used to gain leverage. Twice, he beat Trey Jones on the interior. That’s not a matchup to take lightly. Basham’s stock had hit a bit of a lull heading into this offseason, but he’s doing well to strengthen his reputation again.
Marvin Wilson, Florida State
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Wilson’s second day was eerily similar to his first. The Florida State interior lineman had a few good reps, but overall, he struggled to disengage, and his physical traits didn’t often supersede his opponents. Once labeled as a high-upside prospect, even that is starting to slip from Wilson’s grasp.
Jabril Cox, LSU
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Jabril Cox continues to be one of the better linebackers rostered at the Senior Bowl. The LSU defender showed promising skills in all phases. Against the run, he was fairly solid at disengaging blockers. In pass coverage, he had a few seamless reps sticking to tight ends and was physical near the line. He even got some pressure rushing the edge, for good measure.
Ifeatu Melifonwu, Syracuse
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Melifonwu had an amazing day. He had multiple pass breakups in one-on-ones, and was arguably, the best defensive back in the drill. He did have an unfortunate break when he broke up a pass and it landed in the arms of another receiver. Regardless, he was everywhere today. Phenomenal showing.
Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida State
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Struggled in one-on-ones again, but how often will a safety be in single coverage on a WR1? Not often. He was almost solely lined up as a SAM linebacker throughout scrimmages and made multiple plays at or around the line of scrimmage. This is where he belongs, as an Isaiah Simmons-type defender.
Richie Grant, Central Florida
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Based on my American Team Senior Bowl practice reports, Richie Grant has been the best defensive back in Mobile. He was all over the ball, had multiple pass breakups in one-on-ones and during scrimmages. Grant has skyrocketed his stock and could very well go in the first round.
Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Day 2 of National Team practice belonged to Quinn Meinerz. The Division-III product stood out against FBS competition on the interior. He’s not the longest player, but he’s strong, plays with excellent leverage and control, has a ton of power at the point of attack, and maintains good leg drive. Meinerz has picked up the center position quickly, and he’s not only playing like one of the best non-FBS linemen, but one of the best linemen, period.
Baron Browning, Ohio State
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Browning might not fit the typical definition of “riser”, because he’s already thought of very highly. That said, my Senior Bowl practice report has Browning a cut above the other National Team linebackers today. The Ohio State product is an elite athlete on the second level, and that athleticism helps him a ton in all phases. Early on, he had a pass breakup after matching his opponent out of a route break. Later on, he won several times rushing the edge with his burst, and he even stood tall in run defense, filling lanes and dishing out physicality.
Chazz Surratt, North Carolina
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Nothing was very different for Chazz Surratt today. Like yesterday, he showed off his exceptional athleticism in coverage, using brisk explosiveness and closing speed to shrink gaps between himself and the receiver. He can trigger a bit quicker in those situations, but more often than not, he has the freedom to gain playmaking positioning. He also shows good urgency filling gaps against the run.
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Leatherwood had a few hiccups on Tuesday despite relatively solid performance, but on Wednesday, he struggled a bit more. He’s noticeably less than elite when shuffling out alongside the pocket, and although he has a definite degree of power, he might need to keep adding natural strength along with his length. Still, one shouldn’t overreact to a single practice, but Leatherwood’s rough moments put his skills into context.
Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Perhaps it should’ve been expected, but Carlos Basham Jr. has quietly had a very good week so far. The Wake Forest defensive lineman is incredibly sound mechanically, and he has strong, active hands, which he used to gain leverage. Twice, he beat Trey Jones on the interior. That’s not a matchup to take lightly. Basham’s stock had hit a bit of a lull heading into this offseason, but he’s doing well to strengthen his reputation again.
Marvin Wilson, Florida State
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Wilson’s second day was eerily similar to his first. The Florida State interior lineman had a few good reps, but overall, he struggled to disengage, and his physical traits didn’t often supersede his opponents. Once labeled as a high-upside prospect, even that is starting to slip from Wilson’s grasp.
Jabril Cox, LSU
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Jabril Cox continues to be one of the better linebackers rostered at the Senior Bowl. The LSU defender showed promising skills in all phases. Against the run, he was fairly solid at disengaging blockers. In pass coverage, he had a few seamless reps sticking to tight ends and was physical near the line. He even got some pressure rushing the edge, for good measure.
Ifeatu Melifonwu, Syracuse
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Melifonwu had an amazing day. He had multiple pass breakups in one-on-ones, and was arguably, the best defensive back in the drill. He did have an unfortunate break when he broke up a pass and it landed in the arms of another receiver. Regardless, he was everywhere today. Phenomenal showing.
Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida State
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Struggled in one-on-ones again, but how often will a safety be in single coverage on a WR1? Not often. He was almost solely lined up as a SAM linebacker throughout scrimmages and made multiple plays at or around the line of scrimmage. This is where he belongs, as an Isaiah Simmons-type defender.
Richie Grant, Central Florida
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Based on my American Team Senior Bowl practice reports, Richie Grant has been the best defensive back in Mobile. He was all over the ball, had multiple pass breakups in one-on-ones and during scrimmages. Grant has skyrocketed his stock and could very well go in the first round.
Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Day 2 of National Team practice belonged to Quinn Meinerz. The Division-III product stood out against FBS competition on the interior. He’s not the longest player, but he’s strong, plays with excellent leverage and control, has a ton of power at the point of attack, and maintains good leg drive. Meinerz has picked up the center position quickly, and he’s not only playing like one of the best non-FBS linemen, but one of the best linemen, period.
Baron Browning, Ohio State
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Browning might not fit the typical definition of “riser”, because he’s already thought of very highly. That said, my Senior Bowl practice report has Browning a cut above the other National Team linebackers today. The Ohio State product is an elite athlete on the second level, and that athleticism helps him a ton in all phases. Early on, he had a pass breakup after matching his opponent out of a route break. Later on, he won several times rushing the edge with his burst, and he even stood tall in run defense, filling lanes and dishing out physicality.
Chazz Surratt, North Carolina
TuesdayWednesdayThursdayAnalysis
Nothing was very different for Chazz Surratt today. Like yesterday, he showed off his exceptional athleticism in coverage, using brisk explosiveness and closing speed to shrink gaps between himself and the receiver. He can trigger a bit quicker in those situations, but more often than not, he has the freedom to gain playmaking positioning. He also shows good urgency filling gaps against the run.
