We are back in Mobile for another day of action at the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. After a hard-hitting day one of action for the National team, they are back for another round of competitive one-on-ones and team drills to gear them up for the Senior Bowl game this Saturday at noon CST (NFL Network).
Managing Editor Tyler Forness has boots on the ground in Mobile, giving us insights on both teams as the 100+ NFL draft prospects duke it out to gain draft positioning.
Here are 12 takeaways that he took from day two of the National Team’s Senior Bowl practice.
Michigan WR Roman Wilson continues to shine
Michigan’s Roman Wilson continues to show that he is one of the top receivers who made the trip to Mobile on day two.
Wilson was getting easy separation from defensive backs and was making spectacular grabs to impress the crowd further.
Roman Wilson! What a grab. Ref counted the knee down pic.twitter.com/utLChrenJq
— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) January 31, 2024
Toldeo CB Quinyon Mitchell looks the part of CB1
For teams needing a cornerback, the best one may have stepped foot in Mobile this week.
Toldeo’s Quinyon Mitchell continues to impress with his smooth movements and patience during the route. Mitchell may be one of the biggest risers this week, as he’s looked every part of a top-20 pick.
Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell with the pick against USC WR Brenden Rice #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/CEBEThbISF
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) January 31, 2024
North Carolina WR Devontez Walker showing limitations
There is no doubt that North Carolina’s Devontez Walker is a specimen of a human being. That wasn’t enough to hide his limitations as they shined brightly today.
Tez showed a limited route tree, and while he did find some success, he will have to rely on his athleticism to get open until he gets more refined.
Cam Hart excellent coverage on Tez Walker pic.twitter.com/SZjrY30eQU
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 30, 2024
Penn State CB Kalen King regresses
Penn State’s Kalen King was under-the-radar for the first day, but his deficiencies shined brightly today.
King couldn’t get his hands on receivers and was consistently stumbling as they stemmed their routes.
UCF WR Javon Baker with the catch against Penn State CB Kalen King #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/qHpxPl2b2v
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) January 31, 2024
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube shines again
New Hampshire’s Dylan Laube shines again as he impresses beyond the usual RB-LB drills the Senior Bowl is known for.
Laube went up against DBs today, who were also no match, as he showed his comfort running routes from the slot.
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube with a nice catch against Washington State CB Chau Smith-Wade. Perfect ball from Oregon QB Bo Nix #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/wNRZ1g3Ymy
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) January 31, 2024
Rutgers CB Max Melton impresses with patience
Some corners like to take the fight to the receivers. Others are more comfortable letting the fight come to them. Rutgers’ Max Melton is in the latter and has looked impressive doing it.
Melton has shown great patience, allowing the receiver to commit to their route and exploding with his athleticism to make a play.
I'm all in on Rutgers CB Max Melton. has played with great patience and been in a position to make a play every rep in one on ones today
— alex katson (at senior 👀) 🇯🇵 (@alexkatson) January 31, 2024
UCLA EDGE Laiatu Latu shows first-round talent
UCLA’s Laiatu Latu showed how smooth he was on day one. On day two, Latu decided to show off his moves against the competition.
Latu looked unblockable as he shredded through would-be blockers to the quarterback. Looking as advertised.
Laiatu Latu has moves on moves.
Just a ninja with his hands. pic.twitter.com/1vAsKyjGsO
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) January 31, 2024
Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley continues to shine
One name that sticks out because of his versatility this week is Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley. Corley worked with both the wide receivers and running backs today and has looked good doing it.
He took a reverse 35 yards down the field before laying the wood on a cornerback that got a nice reaction from the crowd.
Malachi Corley with an end around showing some burst to the edge. pic.twitter.com/R3r9aUUcbs
— 32BeatWriters (@32BeatWriters) January 31, 2024
Ohio State DL Michael Hall makes some noise
Ohio State’s Michael Hall is starting to make some noise here on day two. He has gotten consistent penetration and is making an impact in both individual drills and 11-on-11s.
He’s even got a PBU against Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman.
I like what I've seen out of Ohio State defensive lineman Michael Hall. Here, he gets past the center and sacks Michael Penix Jr. on third down.
Hall also had a really good rep against Jackson Powers-Johnson in 1 on 1s. pic.twitter.com/RMAg4ELL1U
— Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) January 31, 2024
Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman is a bit scattershot
Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman has been errant on his throws on day two.
The consistency he needed to show was simply not there as he struggled on the day.
This Sam Hartman pass gets batted down by Michael Hall. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/lNXHaGCOGt
— Steph Sanchez (@Steph49K) January 31, 2024
Kansas EDGE Austin Booker torches tackles
Kansas’ Austin Booker has made a name for himself with his explosion around the edge. His mixture of explosion and the power from the punch in his hands made him tough to deal with.
Austin Booker goes right through Jordan Morgan on back to back reps, then follows it up with a nice spin move. One of my “guys”. pic.twitter.com/nMI6Ci85wY
— ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) January 31, 2024
Oregon QB Bo Nix struggles...again
Oregon’s Bo Nix has had a week to forget so far. The inconsistencies in his accuracy are still prevalent and he just wasn’t seeing the field well.
Not the start he was looking for.
“Have you even watched Bo Nix tape BRO!!!”
Yeah like I said, the one QB I do not want. Terrible under throw for a pick followed by a terrible overthrow to erase a TD…… pic.twitter.com/li7OesYYTF
— Baku 🐧 (@Mazursky8895) January 31, 2024
