The Hawks have historically put a lot of emphasis on good performances at the Senior bowl (and accompanying workouts).
The game will air on NFL Network 11:30 AM Saturday. Players are travelling today with workouts happening Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's my list of senior bowl participants this year. I've bolded the prospects that I am following particularly closely, but they are all intriguing from top to bottom.
The game will air on NFL Network 11:30 AM Saturday. Players are travelling today with workouts happening Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's my list of senior bowl participants this year. I've bolded the prospects that I am following particularly closely, but they are all intriguing from top to bottom.
Position | Player | College | Height | Weight | Consensus | Role |
OG | O'Cyrus Torrence | Florida | 6-5 | 335 | 26 | Power mauler in run game |
OLB | Isaiah Foskey | Notre Dame | 6-5 | 260 | 30 | Explosive edge rusher |
RT | Dawand Jones | Ohio State | 6-8 | 359 | 41 | Mammoth right tackle with enormous wingspan |
WR | Rashee Rice | SMU | 6-2 | 203 | 47 | Agile YAC, thrives in space |
OLB | Derick Hall | Auburn | 6-3 | 256 | 49 | Explosive edge rusher |
OLB/DE | Andre Carter II | Army | 6-7 | 260 | 50 | Upside with length and versatility |
OC | John Michael Schmitz | Minnesota | 6-4 | 320 | 51 | Good athleticism |
LG | Cody Mauch | North Dakota State | 6-6 | 302 | 52 | Athletic, pass protector |
TE | Luke Musgrave | Oregon State | 6-6 | 249 | 55 | Linear speedster, pass catcher |
FS | Chris Smith II | Georgia | 5-11 | 195 | 57 | Fluid ball hawk |
LT | Darnell Wright | Tennessee | 6-6 | 335 | 58 | Angle blocker |
LT | Jaelyn Duncan | Maryland | 6-6 | 320 | 60 | Zone blocker |
EDGE | Will McDonald IV | Iowa State | 6-4 | 245 | 61 | High motor edge rusher lacking strength |
SS | J.L. Skinner | Boise State | 6-4 | 218 | 67 | Thumping hitter |
OT | Matthew Bergeron | Syracuse | 6-5 | 322 | 68 | Raw with great attributes |
QB | Hendon Hooker | Tennessee | 6-4 | 218 | 72 | Athletic, older |
ILB | Daiyan Henley | Washington State | 6-2 | 232 | 80 | Versatile with ball skills |
CB | Kyu Blu Kelly | Stanford | 6-1 | 185 | 83 | Polished zone CB without top-end speed |
LT | Blake Freeland | Brigham Young | 6-8 | 305 | 84 | Raw elite athlete with poor leverage |
WR | Xavier Hutchinson | Iowa State | 6-3 | 205 | 86 | Good route runner, average athlete |
QB | Jaren Hall | Brigham Young | 6-1 | 205 | 88 | Athletic with good arm, older |
RB | Kenny McIntosh | Georgia | 6-1 | 209 | 89 | Versatile pass catcher |
LG/C | Jarrett Patterson | Notre Dame | 6-4 | 310 | 90 | High effort versatile pass protector, average length/athleticism |
OT | Tyler Steen | Alabama | 6-5 | 315 | 91 | Athletic LT/RT versatility with average strength |
FS/SS | Sydney Brown | Illinois | 5-11 | 205 | 92 | Athletic versatile DB with limited length |
OLB/DE | Keion White | Georgia Tech | 6-4 | 286 | 95 | Raw versatile freak athlete with inconsistencies |
WR Slot | Nathaniel Dell | Houston | 5-10 | 155 | 97 | Big play maker with tiny frame, returner |
CB | Julius Brents | Kansas State | 6-2 | 203 | 98 | Elite length, good tackler, limited top end speed |
CB | Tyrique Stevenson | Miami | 6-0 | 214 | 99 | Long explosive press corner |
DT | Zacch Pickens | South Carolina | 6-4 | 304 | 100 | Disruptive interior athlete but inconsistent |
ILB | DeMarvion Overshown | Texas | 6-4 | 224 | 101 | Agile with ball skills, inconsistent against run |
RG | Steve Avila | TCU | 6-4 | 334 | 103 | Power/gap physical right guard |
OLB | Byron Young | Tennessee | 6-3 | 243 | 104 | Raw pass rusher despite age |
RB | Chase Brown | Illinois | 5-11 | 200 | 106 | Nimble zone runner with home run ability |
WR | Dontayvion Wicks | Virginia | 6-1 | 206 | 107 | Vertical threat with ball skills, special teamer |
RB | Roschon Johnson | Texas | 6-2 | 223 | 109 | Power runner |
DE | Adetomiwa Adebawore | Northwestern | 6-2 | 280 | 110 | Highly versatile DE |
DT | Byron Young | Alabama | 6-3 | 292 | 113 | Strong run defender with limited agility |
OG | Emil Ekiyor Jr. | Alabama | 6-3 | 307 | 114 | Versatile guard |
SS | Jammie Robinson | Florida State | 5-11 | 199 | 115 | High motor versatile tackler |
OC | Olusegun Oluwatimi | Michigan | 6-3 | 310 | 118 | High IQ pass blocker, limited run blocker |
OLB | Nick Hampton | Appalachian State | 6-3 | 210 | 122 | Raw explosive pass rusher |
NT | Keeanu Benton | Wisconsin | 6-4 | 315 | 125 | Powerful run stuffing NT |
LG | Nick Broeker | Ole Miss | 6-5 | 315 | 126 | Agile zone blocker with limited strength |
OLB | Isaiah McGuire | Missouri | 6-4 | 272 | 127 | High motor raw athlete with limited strength |
OLB | K.J. Henry | Clemson | 6-4 | 260 | 128 | Rotational power rush LB |
CB | Riley Moss | Iowa | 6-1 | 194 | 130 | Outside zone CB with average length, special teamer |
CB | Jartavius Martin | Illinois | 6-0 | 195 | 131 | Quick nickel CB with great tackling |
DE | Karl Brooks | Bowling Green | 6-4 | 295 | 132 | High effort interior pass rusher |
OT | Wanya Morris | Oklahoma | 6-5 | 312 | 133 | Versatile physical tools with erratic technique |
OG | Ryan Hayes | Michigan | 6-7 | 305 | 135 | Versatile athleticism with limited length and leverage |
CB | Jakorian Bennett | Maryland | 5-11 | 200 | 138 | Zone corner with versatility and tackling, limited top end speed |
RB | Eric Gray | Oklahoma | 5-9 | 206 | 142 | Agile with receiver capabilities |
OLB/DE | Dylan Horton | TCU | 6-4 | 250 | 143 | High motor and athleticism, developmental pick |
WR | Puka Nacua | Brigham Young | 6-1 | 205 | 144 | Tough split end with elite ball skills, limited separation |
WR | Jayden Reed | Michigan State | 6-0 | 185 | 146 | Versatile YAC special teamer, average speed |
RB | Tyjae Spears | Tulane | 5-10 | 190 | 147 | Excellent runner, lack of experience on passing downs |
FS/SS | Jay Ward | LSU | 6-1 | 180 | 148 | Maximum effort tackle with good coverage but slight frame |
ILB | Ivan Pace Jr. | Cincinnati | 6-0 | 239 | 150 | Good at everything but undersized |
TE | Josh Whyle | Cincinnati | 6-6 | 245 | 152 | Route running pass catcher, willing but developing blocker |
FS | Daniel Scott | California | 6-2 | 215 | 153 | Good coverage with big nickel versatility, poor tackler |
ILB | Dorian Williams | Tulane | 6-1 | 220 | 155 | Good frame and special teamer, limited athleticism |
NT | Jerrod Clark | Coastal Carolina | 6-4 | 345 | 157 | High motor nose tackle with great length |
WR | Ronnie Bell | Michigan | 6-0 | 192 | 159 | Route technician with YAC, returner |
OLB | Ali Gaye | LSU | 6-6 | 250 | 160 | Size and athleticism, poor strength and inconsistent production |
WR | Trey Palmer | Nebraska | 6-1 | 190 | 161 | Vertical speedster, special teamer, lack of physicality |
TE | Cameron Latu | Alabama | 6-5 | 245 | 162 | Football IQ and versatility, lack of high end athleticism |
CB | Anthony Johnson | Virginia | 6-1 | 199 | 165 | Long physical zone corner with ball skills |
SS | Ronnie Hickman | Ohio State | 6-1 | 205 | 166 | Physical tackler with injury history |
WR | Andrei Iosivas | Princeton | 6-4 | 200 | 167 | Track star athlete with ball skills, lack of experience |
OLB | Isaiah Land | Florida A&M | 6-4 | 215 | 170 | Athletic lean pass rusher, undersized |
DT | Jalen Redmond | Oklahoma | 6-2 | 279 | 172 | Disruptive versatile DT, inconsistent |
ILB | SirVocea Dennis | Pittsburgh | 6-1 | 230 | 173 | High IQ, good tackler, special teamer |
OLB | D.J. Johnson | Oregon | 6-4 | 258 | 175 | Excellent physical traits but still undeveloped |
DB | Rejzohn Wright | Oregon State | 6-2 | 200 | 176 | Press zone corner, lack of run support |
WR | Jonathan Mingo | Ole Miss | 6-2 | 225 | 177 | Jet sweep YAC play maker |
RB | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Kentucky | 5-11 | 224 | 179 | Physical short yardage back, runs through contact, team captain |
CB | Darrell Luter Jr. | South Alabama | 6-0 | 180 | 180 | Long zone corner from small school |
DE | Thomas Incoom | Central Michigan | 6-4 | 260 | 183 | Developmental pass rusher from small school |
WR | Elijah Higgins | Stanford | 6-3 | 235 | 184 | Athletic possession receiver with limited route running |
DE | Tyler Lacy | Oklahoma State | 6-4 | 285 | 185 | High motor two gapper |
CB | Darius Rush | South Carolina | 6-2 | 200 | 186 | Long zone corner with limited athleticism, special teamer |
DL | Yaya Diaby | Louisville | 6-3 | 270 | 188 | Versatile long pass rusher with upside, questionable against the run |
OL | Richard Gouraige | Florida | 6-5 | 308 | 190 | Long experienced blocker lacking technical prowess and lateral agility |
S | Kaevon Merriweather | Iowa | 6-0 | 211 | 193 | Good tackler and run defender, special teamer |
QB | Clayton Tune | Houston | 6-3 | 215 | 195 | Mobile leader with accurate short passes, limited downfield passing |
QB | Max Duggan | TCU | 6-2 | 214 | 197 | RPO playmaker with arm and athleticism, inconsistent accuracy and football IQ |
OT | Nick Saldiveri | Old Dominion | 6-6 | 307 | 199 | Athletic pass protector from small school |
RB | Camerun Peoples | Appalachian State | 6-2 | 220 | 203 | Power back with injury history |
QB | Jake Haener | Fresno State | 6-1 | 195 | 204 | Tough athlete with football IQ, lack of size and strength |
ILB | Dee Winters | TCU | 6-1 | 230 | 208 | Leader with quickness and range, slow to diagnose the run |
DT | D.J. Dale | Alabama | 6-3 | 300 | 209 | High motor disruptive tackle that was better in single gaps |
RB | Evan Hull | Northwestern | 5-11 | 210 | 211 | Third down receiver with good vision, lacks athleticism |
ILB | Cam Jones | Indiana | 6-3 | 224 | 213 | Leader with great tackling, special teamer, developing vs. pass |
OLB | Eku Leota | Auburn | 6-4 | 250 | 219 | Pass rush specialist who needs development |
WR | Tre Tucker | Cincinnati | 5-9 | 175 | 222 | Explosive playmaker from slot with limited size |
TE | Will Mallory | Miami | 6-5 | 245 | 224 | Pass catcher with limited strength and athleticism |
RT | Warren McClendon Jr. | Georgia | 6-4 | 300 | 226 | Versatile strong run blocking tackle, inconsistent technique |
QB | Tyson Bagent | Shepherd | 6-3 | 210 | 232 | Athletic with good arm, developmental from D2 school |
TE | Davis Allen | Clemson | 6-6 | 250 | 233 | Pass catcher with limited athleticism |
SS | DeMarcco Hellams | Alabama | 5-11 | 210 | 234 | Versatile safety better against run than pass |
OG | McClendon Curtis | UT-Chattanooga | 6-7 | 340 | 235 | Versatile physical run blocker with limited quickness |
CB | Mekhi Blackmon | USC | 6-0 | 170 | 244 | Versatile outside corner with limited size and injury concerns |
OG/C | Jake Andrews | Troy | 6-3 | 315 | 246 | Run blocking guard/center with average athleticism and strength |
NT | Cameron Young | Mississippi State | 6-3 | 310 | 248 | Stout run defender with limited pass rush |
WR | Michael Wilson | Stanford | 6-2 | 210 | 253 | Athlete with ball skills and YAK, injury history |
OLB | Tavius Robinson | Ole Miss | 6-6 | 265 | 257 | Pass rusher with high motor |
S | Chamarri Conner | Virginia Tech | 6-0 | 205 | 258 | Tough leader, special teamer, limited athleticism |
OL | Asim Richards | North Carolina | 6-4 | 315 | 263 | Versatile nasty experienced OL, limited athleticism |
ILB | Aubrey Miller Jr. | Jackson St. | 6-2 | 225 | 275 | Special teamer with leadership |
TE | Payne Durham | Purdue | 6-5 | 255 | 302 | Tough blocker and red zone target |
ILB | Carlton Martial | Troy | 5-9 | 210 | 322 | High Football IQ special teamer, very undersized |
OL | Joey Fisher | Shepherd | 6-5 | 322 | 326 | Developmental RT from small school |
DT | Nesta Jade Silvera | Arizona State | 6-2 | 306 | 337 | Single gap attacker with good strength |
OLB | Lonnie Phelps Jr. | Kansas | 6-3 | 242 | 372 | High motor pass rusher |
WR | Derius Davis | TCU | 5-9 | 162 | 419 | Playmaking special teamer with limited size |
TE | Brayden Willis | Oklahoma | 6-4 | 235 | 421 | Blocker with versatility and special teams |
QB | Malik Cunningham | Louisville | 6-1 | 190 | 448 | Running QB with inconsistent accuracy |
WR | Jalen Wayne | South Alabama | 6-2 | 205 | 478 | Good versatility and physical traits, limited route running |