Pauline's Senior Bowl Recap: Tuesday

[datruth55]

Nick Vannett/TE/Ohio State: Vannett displayed himself as one of the most complete players at any position during the first day of practice. He’s a terrific athlete with natural hands and looked like a 256-pound receiver on the field. Vannett also handled everyone he was asked to block whether it was during drills or scrimmage.

Braxton Miller/WR/Ohio State: The Buckeyes acquitted themselves well as Braxton Miller also stood out on Monday. He showed off his vertical speed and on several occasions had defensive backs chasing him down the field. Most impressive though was the way Miller proved he could handle the details of the position. He ran sharp, crisp routes and on one play threw a double move on the opponent to come open. During another snap Miller used his hands like an NFL receiver to separate at the line of scrimmage.

Glenn Gronkowski/FB-TE/Kansas State: The younger brother of Rob Gronkowski played fullback in college but is projected as a tight end at the next level by some. Wherever he lines up, Gronkowski proved two things today; he can catch the ball and block defenders. Gronkowski looked dominant during blitz pick-up drills and was equally effective run-blocking in full scrimmage. He also made several nice receptions when the ball was thrown his way.

Jason Spriggs/T/Indiana: Spriggs answered one of the biggest questions scouts had about his game entering the week; his playing strength. On a number of occasions, he handled power ends such as Jihad Ward of Illinois on both running and passing downs. Spriggs practiced with great athleticism and fundamentals, impressing scouts every time he took a snap.

Joe Haeg/T/North Dakota State: Haeg, who protected the blind side of Carson Wentz the past two seasons, proved he could play on the big stage. He was terrific in pass protection and also looked good blocking on the second level when put in motion. On a number of occasions he handled Jason Fanaika, the explosive defensive end from Utah.

Matt Ioannidis/DT/Temple: Ioannidis had a "wow" day, the sort of performance that had teammates and coaches applauding his effort and results. He continually beat opponents in both one-on-one drills as well as full scrimmage, constantly disrupting the action behind the line of scrimmage. Eventually the North’s offensive line reverted to double-teaming Ioannidis during the final five minutes of scrimmage in an attempt to slow him down.

Jarran Reed/DL/Alabama: Reed was another disruptive force who was consistently found in the opponent’s backfield. Reed was quick off the snap and showed terrific power, bullrushing opponents off the ball. Reed beat a number of different opponents throughout the practice and was another applauded by coaches.

Jordan Jenkins/OLB/Georgia: Physically impressive, Jenkins looked imposing on the field and played that way. At times he looked like a man amongst boys, running down ball handlers in the open field, overrunning blockers to make plays in the backfield and just generally making plays sideline-to-sideline. His athleticism, explosion and ability to cover a tremendous amount of area on the field made Jenkins one of the most impressive defenders of day one.

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[datruth55]

A few tweets from yesterday's practice:

Tony Pauline

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 23h23 hours ago
Quinton Jefferson/DT/Maryland impressing during interviews. Teams like his character and personality.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 22h22 hours ago
Dadi Nicolas/Virginia Tech looked ripped. 6030, 235lbs, 35 1/4 inch arms, 10.5 inch hands.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 22h22 hours ago
Noah Spence/Eastern Kentucky looked good at 6025/254. Game day shape.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 21h21 hours ago
Sigh of disappointment from scouts after Reggie Ragland/LB/Alabama measured 6012.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 21h21 hours ago
Conversely they were very impressed with body type of Kyler Fackrell/Utah State at 6052/233 and 10-inch hands.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 20h20 hours ago
A number of GM's have said if Carson Wentz/QB/NDSU plays well this week he could end up a top ten pick. 6052/233 lbs and 10-inch hands at WI

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Glenn Gronkowski/K State looking dominant in blocking/blitz pick up drills. Love him as an FB question his transition to tight end.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Dan Vitale/Northwestern also stopping defenders dead in their tracks in blocking drills.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Malcolm Mitchell/WR/Georgia looking really sharp. Getting separation and catching everything

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Jordan Jenkins/OLB/Georgia has been unstoppable. A man among boys.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Jarran Reed/DL/Alabama stating his case to be a first round pick. Has made several nice plays on the ball in seven-on-seven.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Le'raven Clark/T/Texas Tech also looking very good.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 18h18 hours ago
Cody Whitehair/Kansas State [adjusting] well to guard. Handled Charles Tapper/OU in one-on-ones

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 17h17 hours ago
Noah Spence/Eastern Kentucky looks terrific rushing the passer standing up over tackle.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago
Braxton Miller/WR/Ohio State really looking sharp. Terrific deep speed and outstanding route running.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago
Braxton Miller just threw a GREAT double move on Tavon Young to separate. Unfortunately dropped the pass.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago
Leone Caroo/WR/Rutgers also off to a hot start.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago
After a slow start Carson Wentz/QB/NDSU getting in the groove in full scrimmage.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago
Offensive linemen having a tough time handling Jihad Ward/DL/Illinois. Lining up at DE primarily.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago
Joe Haeg/OT/NDSU looking good. Only blocker that's been able to stop Jihad Ward.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 16h16 hours ago Mobile, AL
Tajae Sharpe/WR/UMASS picking up where he left off at Shrine and catching everything.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 15h15 hours ago Mobile, AL
Love the way Braxton Miller/Ohio State uses his hands to separate. Just left Eric Murray in the dust.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 15h15 hours ago Mobile, AL
Matt Ioannidis/DT/Temple just made a handful of tremendous plays. Drawing applause from teammates and coaches.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 15h15 hours ago Mobile, AL
Three in a row for Jason Spriggs/Indiana over Jihad Ward/Illinois. Spriggs could cement himself as a first round pick this week.

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 15h15 hours ago Mobile, AL
They've reverted to double teaming Matt Ioannidis/Temple in order to slow him down.

Dane Brugler

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler Jan 26
Le'Raven Clark with the longest arms in Mobile: 36 1/4" and 85 7/8" wingspan.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler Jan 26
QB hand sizes:
Allen 8 1/2
Brissett 9 1/2
Coker 9 1/2
Driskel 9 3/4
Hogan 10 1/8
Kessler 9 7/8
Prescott 9 7/8
Wentz 10

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 18h18 hours ago
Love it when players have to be told to tone it down during practice. So far that's been Cody Whitehair.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 18h18 hours ago
Noah Spence is practicing like a volcano ready to explode. It's getting chippy between him and every OL he faces 1-on-1.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 17h17 hours ago
When it comes to athletes at North practice, it's Braxton Miller and then everyone else. He's clearly a step above #SeniorBowl

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 16h16 hours ago
Wentz has been as good as expected so far. Easy velocity and understands body rhythm to drive the ball w/ placement. #SeniorBowl

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 16h16 hours ago
#OhioState TE Nick Vannett lacks much shake to separate but he's impressing by finishing contested catches. Underutilized at OSU.

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 16h16 hours ago
Braxton Miller doing a nice job fielding punts. Doesn't have special teams experience at OSU, but DAL staff coaching him up as a return man

Dane Brugler ‏@dpbrugler 15h15 hours ago
So far set-up and timing hasn't been an issue for Wentz with the step up in competition. Action isn't moving too fast for him.

Matt Miller

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 19h19 hours ago
Shawn Oakman is massive. No fat in this frame. #seniorbowl

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 19h19 hours ago
Noah Spence owning bag work. Natural speed and agility. Lot of lower body power. #SeniorBowl

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 18h18 hours ago
Noah Spence with excellent balance and hips. #seniorbowl

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 18h18 hours ago
Really impressed by Harlan Miller. SE Louisiana CB is feisty and attacks the ball.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 16h16 hours ago
Best arm here belongs to Carson Wentz. Dude can spin it.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 16h16 hours ago
Tavon Young just got DUSTED on a fade from @BraxtonMiller5. Gave him a shoulder dip and exploded up field.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 14h14 hours ago
I didn't get to see him but heard Penn State's Austin Johnson looked really good in drills today.

Matt Miller Retweeted
Matt Bowen ‏@MattBowen41 14h14 hours ago
Senior Bowl: A lot of buzz on SE Louisiana CB Harlan Miller (6-0, 182). Comes out his pedal/break with speed. Finds the ball. Competitive.

Matt Miller Retweeted
Adam Heisler ‏@AdamHeis6 14h14 hours ago
3 players that stood out today at the North practice; Braxton Miller WR., Darian Thompson DB., Matt Ioannidis DT.

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 14h14 hours ago
Standouts of the players I saw today: Noah Spence, Jarran Reed, Harlan Miller, Braxton Miller, Kenneth Dixon, Carson Wentz

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout 14h14 hours ago
Darian Thompson really, really impressed today too. Pedal is smooth and quick. He's a ballhawk able to play centerfield.

Josh Norris

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris 17h17 hours ago Mobile, AL
Tyler Ervin is #fast

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris 16h16 hours ago Mobile, AL
Braxton Miller separated vs Tavon Young on a multi breaking route. Young knocked the ball away quickly after the “catch”

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris 16h16 hours ago Mobile, AL
Two poor reps by Kyle Murphy vs Carl Nassib

Josh Norris ‏@JoshNorris 12h12 hours ago
Sheldon Rankins, Deion Jones, Sean Davis, Aaron Burbridge, Kenneth Dixon, Vernon Butler, Kyler Fackrell and Jihad Ward were all great.

 

[LouPhinFan]

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[Fin Thirteen]

Some are mocking Leonte Carroo down into the 3rd round. That kid is a 1st round WR all day. If you can get him as low as some are suggesting, it's grand larceny.

 

[j-off-her-doll]

Glad to see Jenkins playing well. Like him a lot.

 

[datruth55]

Tony Pauline ‏@TonyPauline 2h2 hours ago Mobile, AL
I'm told the hopes are Jaylon Smith's recovery time line will run parallel Cedric Oghuehi's, who was ready midway through the season.

I suppose that's good news. Sounds like recovery is going well and it's not career ending or maybe as catastrophic as first thought. Probably changes his draft status a bit.

 

[datruth55]

Dan Kadar ‏@MockingTheDraft 1m1 minute ago
Standing next to a GM who gleefully swears while watching Braxton Miller.

lol...Braxton Miller is really making some money in Senior Bowl week. Huge buzz around him.

 

[MiamiMuss]

Thompson is a guy Miami has to be watching.We need a FS badly!

 

[SCLSU Mud Dogs]

Thompson is a guy Miami has to be watching.We need a FS badly!

Yeah not sure after this he'll be projected in the third round. Probably mid 2nd.

 

[datruth55]

Yeah not sure after this he'll be projected in the third round. Probably mid 2nd.

Sounds like he's head and shoulders the top safety at Senior Bowl.

 

[AL R]

I suppose that's good news. Sounds like recovery is going well and it's not career ending or maybe as catastrophic as first thought. Probably changes his draft status a bit.

We never heard if there was any nerve damage, not they would want that to get out until the medical checks at the combine Im assuming?

 

[trojanma]

We never heard if there was any nerve damage, not they would want that to get out until the medical checks at the combine Im assuming?

I'm going to assume that there isn't any because it would have come out.

 

[AL R]

I'm going to assume that there isn't any because it would have come out.

Hoping your right, your right though probably would have been a hard thing to keep under wraps.

 

[Travis34]

What about this young gronk? I'm intrigued

 

[trojanma]

Hoping your right, your right though probably would have been a hard thing to keep under wraps.

The nerve in question would have been the peroneal nerve.
If he had damaged that he simply would not be able to continue with football. He would have cashed in an insurance policy and done something else in his life.
Thats why I think he is probably ok. Also his PCL stayed intact which kept the knee somewhat stable.