5 Winners Of Senior Bowl Week

Mobile, Ala. — The Reese’s Senior Bowl is nearing an end with three days of practices in the books, it’s now time for game-day.

108 prospects traveled to Mobile Alabama to participate in practices, drills, and interviews with NFL personal, in hopes of elevating their draft stock.

Here are five players that I believe helped themselves the most during the week.

DB Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo)

A lot of the time, non FBS prospects have a hard time of catching the attention of scouts and NFL personnel during the Senior Bowl. However that wasn’t the case for Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell. Mitchell proved he was one of the more talented defensive players here, even with facing-off with talented reccivers like Roman Wilson and Ricky Pearsall. Mitchell has the speed and talent to excel at the NFL level. In high school, Mitchell was a two-way player, taking snaps at running back on offense and playing defensive back. A three-star prospect coming out of High School, Mitchell commited to Toledo. Mitchell was a quick learner throughout the week and should be taken off the board before Day 3.

RB Dylan Laube (New Hampshire)

Another smaller school prospect, who excelled this week in Mobile is running back Dylan Laube. The 5-foot-10, 210 pound running back put together a great week of practices, often giving linebackers trouble. Laube is a running back who can be on the field for all three downs and is domaint in the blocking game. During the week, Laube also paritpcated in recciver drills. Although Laube still might be a day 3 pick, he did everything in his power to elevate his draft postion in Mobile. Laube can be seen lining up in the slot, in the back-field or on the outside.

Edge Darius Robinson (Missouri)

During Senior Bowl week, Darius Robinson was among the more anticipated players. He didn’t disappoint, and he was consistently dominant in Mobile. Robinson often won 1-on-1 reps and was an effective pass rusher each week. Last season, he frequently used a 5-tech in Missouris’ defense. He uses his physical strength and length to win reps constantly. Robinson is excellent at sealing off the gaps, and as a pass rusher, Robinson displays heavy hands and the power to relocate opposing tackles. Robinson is viewed as a elite edge in this year’s draft class.

WR Roman Wilson (Michigan)

Roman Wilson did everything he could to prove he was a top receiver in this upcoming draft. Over the first two practices, Wilson showcased his footwork and his explosiveness as a wide-out. Wilson had such an excellent start to the week that he left early and didn’t participate in the game. During practices, he went against top cornerback Quinton Mitchell. Wilson does his best work aligned in the slot or tighter to the formation. He does a good job alternating his route tempos to navigate the middle of the field. When drafted, Wilson can become an NFL starter in the right situation.

QB Spencer Rattler (South Carolina)

Although my position groups thrived in mobile, the quarterback class didn’t live up to expectations. Starting with Michael Penix and Bo Nix, both of whom floundered early in practices. Penix improved as the week went on, but Nix struggled to gain momentum. It was noteworthy, however, that Penix opted to not play in Saturday’s game, leaving Nix to start. Conversely, South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler had a great week of practice, translating to the game where he went 4/4 for 65 yards and a touchdown. After the game, Rattler earned the Senior Bowl MVP award. The former South Carolina product isn’t viewed as an elite quarterback in this year’s class, but he could end up getting drafted before people think.