The Senior Bowl is considered by many to be the pinnacle of postseason college all-star games, the one in which many college football players aspire to get to once their playing careers are done. It provides a great opportunity for those potential NFL Draft prospects to measure up against other top draft hopefuls in front of every NFL team, with many scouts and personnel decision makers in attendance.
What makes the all-star games both unique and beneficial is the opportunity for the small-college prospect (FCS-NAIA) to showcase himself on the biggest stage of his career against arguably the best competition of his career. It provides a one-to-one comparison for scouts and coaches to get a great evaluation of his skill, size and athletic ability.
While this year’s number of small-college prospects is low, for a variety of reasons like guys moving up to FBS programs, entering the transfer portal, or staying back for another year of eligibility, there was no shortage of talented players hailing from the small-college ranks that made their way to Mobile, Alabama.
Here’s a look at the five prospects from small-college programs and how they fared during the week of padded practices at the Senior Bowl.
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RB Isaiah Davis, South Dakota State
Davis (6-foot, 220 pounds) was able to display the requisite vision, footwork and burst he showed on film against top-tier competition here at the Senior Bowl practices. What really impressed me the most was his ability to always find the crease within the line of scrimmage, and also his ability to make the subtle move within tight spaces to gain extra yards. He is someone who knows how to be patient in order to hit the home run, which is a big part of his game, and I expect him to showcase that in the actual game.
RB Dylan Laube, New Hampshire
Laube (5-foot-9 210 pounds), had a ton of buzz coming into the week and more than held his…
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Author : Emory Hunt
Publish date : 2024-02-03 17:07:31
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