The Falcoholic
Which trench players have helped or hurt their stock through two days of Senior Bowl practice?
Witnessing which offensive and defensive linemen shine during this week of practices is one of the more intriguing hallmarks of Senior Bowl week. Thus, my eyes have been glued to the one-on-ones featuring both positions during the first two days of practice. I suspect the Atlanta Falcons’ scouts on hand have also been paying close attention, given their desperate need to bolster their 31st-ranked pass rush this season.
With the second day of practice complete, let’s focus on some players who have either improved or hurt their draft stock. Some based on their expectations entering the week and others because their performances across the first two days changed significantly.
But before diving into the individual players, it’s worth noting that collectively, the offensive line was able to shine more on the second day of Senior Bowl practices in one-on-ones. That’s notable, given the general perception that such sessions favor the defensive line and pass rush.
On the second day of practice, Green had the signature moment, pancaking Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. on a bull rush.
This was an outstanding rep for Green, who, despite leading the nation with 17 sacks in 2024, had only a portion of that production outside the Sun Belt Conference. Much of that production also saw Green using his signature speed and athleticism to win on the outside.
So, seeing Green showcase power against one of the NFL’s top offensive tackle prospects is a signature moment for the week, to the point that some draftniks think Green could hang up the cleats for the rest of the week, having shown NFL scouts all he needed to.
While Green might make more headlines and highlight reels, a player who has arguably put together a more impressive week in the one-on-ones has been the Boston College pass-rusher. He, too, beat Conerly on Wednesday with a nasty cross-chop move, showcasing an impressive arsenal of pass-rush moves.
My biggest question surrounding Ezeiruaku hinges on what level of an athlete he is, which won’t be answered until next month’s Combine. But in terms of making money during this portion of the pre-draft calendar, Ezeiruaku has been very impressive thus far.
Like Green, Walker had questions entering the week about how well his 30 combined sacks over three seasons at the FCS level would translate against premium competition. Through two days, Walker has looked every bit the part of belonging against the top pass rushers.
Walker’s shorter, compact build packs a lot of power, which has been fully on display this week in Mobile on multiple occasions.
Oladejo was not on my radar at all entering the week. Frankly, I first heard of him when the rosters were announced over the weekend. After some minimal research, I’ve learned that he...
