Fanspeak: 2013 Senior Bowl

This was my first look at the North Squad and I wanted to focus on the offensive and defensive lines, while trying to watch some other positions some as well. Here is my take away from the morning practice: Defensive Line: Aaron Donald, (Pittsburgh): -Donald was the big winner today as he made big play … More »

Tallest Player: DE Margus Hunt- -Measuring at over 6’8″ Hunt took the prize here. Shortest Player: RB Robbie Rouse- -Coming in at 5’5″ 7/8 Rouse was the shortest player on the field, which at times helped him as it appeared defenders couldn’t find him. Heaviest Player: DT John Jenkins- -Jenkins weighed in at 359 lbs, … More »

Here is my interview with Oregon’s OL Kyle Long at the 2013 Senior Bowl practices:   Q:    What’s the best piece of advice you got from your father and brother about this process? You can never go wrong working as hard as you possibly can and being honest with yourself.  Hard work will get … More »

Here is my interview with Purdue DT Kawaan Short at the 2013 Senior Bowl practices: Q:        What does it mean for you to be part of the Senior Bowl process? It means a lot.  I feel like I still have a lot of stuff to prove.  This week I’m trying to open up more eyes.  … More »

Helped Themselves: North: DT Jordan Hill, Penn State: -In a game with some bonafide defensive line stars, Hill did a good job showcasing himself. He played with really nice power and showed some good quickness getting to the quarterback on one play. DL Datone Jones, UCLA: Jones continued his big week with a nice game, … More »

The first thing to remember when watching the Senior Bowl game today is that this is just a very small portion of the scouting process. The practices, the interviews, and even the weigh-in all play a much bigger role than their performance in the game in evaluating a player this week. This is due to … More »

Rising: QB Tyler Wilson, Arkansas: -Wilson proved to be the South’s top QB this week by showing poise and awareness in the pocket, while also displaying a strong, accurate arm. In addition, he had nice footwork and touch on his throws. RB Stepfan Taylor, Stanford: -Taylor showed both good burst and vision this week in … More »

Rising: QB Mike Glennon, NC State: -Glennon cemented his status as the best quarterback down here in Mobile, and could be now firmly in the first round discussion. RB Johnathan Franklin, UCLA: -Franklin has had a really nice week and in a running back class that has been pretty up in the air this year, … More »

Fanspeak.com and our resident NFL Draft expert Steve Shoup have been down in Mobile, AL all week bringing your comprehensive coverage of the Senior Bowl week and its practices. You may have read some of our Practice Reports during the week. But we thought we’d make things easy for you as you prepare for the upcoming Senior … More »

South Team Practice Report from Wednesday. North Team Practice Report here! Quarterbacks: Landry Jones, Oklahoma: -Jones didn’t help himself again with a poor overall performance in practice. He struggled with his footwork coming from under center and didn’t look too comfortable throwing intermediate or longer routes. He has a nice deep ball, but it was rarely … More »