Stampede Blue
As practices began ramping up in both team period workload and overall intensity, these NFL Draft prospects stood out most.
Mobile, AL — The temperature outside rose, as did the overall intensity at practice which birthed a lively day from both the National and American Teams. After shaking the dust off in the first practice and growing comfortable with the installs bestowed upon them, both teams showcased a more confident and violent showing.
Immediately following the conclusion of practice on Wednesday, the team buses shuttled all players over to the Mobile Convention Center for Media Day. After a great day of practice and interviews, the Senior Bowl participants look to cap off a strong week with the event’s last practice today and the game on Saturday at 2:30 PM EST.
While there were plenty of great plays to go around, these prospects stood out above the rest of the competition on Wednesday. Those who will be briefly touched on following the list(s) in question will have their name(s) italicized. Multiple-day standouts will be bolded.
Like Quinyon Mitchell in last year’s Senior Bowl cycle, Alexander is a Toledo product who has made himself a ton of money after a few days in Mobile, AL. Unlike Mitchell, Alexander’s pre-All-Star circuit draft stock was much lower heading into the week, therefore he had much more to prove — and that he has.
Standing at 6’3” tall and weighing 304 lbs, Alexander has been a tough cookie to crack this week, showcasing a type of versatility across the defensive front that saw him get pressure on the quarterback from various alignments. His violent hands and short-area quickness were on full display during a dominant 1-on-1 period.
Back-to-back strong showings from LSU tight end Mason Taylor to start the week. At 6’5”, 250 lbs, there are concerns about Taylor’s play weight, though he’s shown encouraging moments against defensive linemen and linebackers alike. Most notably, he had an impressive down block on Ole Miss EDGE Jared Ivey that completely washed him out of the play.
As a pass catcher, Taylor needs no introduction. After just one drop in the 2024 season (a class-low 1.8 drop%), Taylor’s sure hands have continued during Senior Bowl practices. When it comes to all tight ends down here in Mobile, Taylor’s route-running chops stand above the rest.
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