You know that draft season is officially in full swing when the entire NFL world descends on Mobile, Alabama for the annual all-star extravaganza known as the Senior Bowl.
As always, this year’s event gives some of this year’s NFL draft hopefuls a chance to prove themselves against top competition, with the benefit of an NFL coaching staff.
Here’s a collection of news, notes and highlights from the first day of practices Tuesday:
#Houston QB Clayton Tune…
Had the best day of the QBs here at the Senior Bowl.
In command of the offense. Made smart decisions with the ball. Most accurate thrower on the field. 6-foot-2, 216.
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) February 1, 2023
Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is very impressive. Quick feet with awesome balance and body control. Easy mover with loose hips. Watching him in drills is pretty.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 31, 2023
.@OhioStateFB OT Dawand Jones vs Andre Carter in run defense/run block drill. Easy win for the massive 6-8, 350 lbs OT#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin was front and center for it with some praise for Jones after the rep pic.twitter.com/AogvuQzVf6
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 31, 2023
WR Puka Nacua (BYU), Edge KJ Henry (Clemson), DT Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin) catching @MoveTheSticks’ eye in the first @seniorbowl practice here in Mobile.
— Dan Parr (@TheDan_Parr) January 31, 2023
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin parked right in front of the offensive linemen
Last year, day 1, he was dialed in on the QBs pic.twitter.com/mQ1bDO0Abo
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) January 31, 2023
Just as “Jump Around” blasts through the speakers, #Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton claims another victim, ripping through Oluwatimi.
Entered the week as one of the best defensive prospects here and he hasn’t disappointed.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 31, 2023
I hope the draft narrative around Maryland’s Jaelyn Duncan stays “cold.” First-round OT traits that the #DaBears could snag in Round 2. Good start for him in Mobile. #NFLDraft @seniorbowl
— Bryan Perez (@BryanPerezNFL) January 31, 2023
NDSU Cody Mauch starting practice lined up at LG. Expect to see him moved around this week. Only played tackle in college.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 31, 2023
Tyson Bagent has been throwing some real nice balls today. He seems like the best QB out here #SeniorBowl
— Laurie Fitzpatrick (@LaurieFitzptrck) January 31, 2023
Alabama DL Byron Young vs Florida OL O’Cyrus Torrence in pass rush drills.#seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/MpNmnmpFIa
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) January 31, 2023
Alabama OT Tyler Steen vs Tennessee’s @byron_97 in pass rush drills.#seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/rcmV1ewCsq
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) January 31, 2023
Dontayvion Wicks fights through the contact and creates separation at the stem #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/RgwXIxYokz
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) January 31, 2023
Tank Dell is not Tutu Atwell. He’s a complete receiver #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/U6YAOYwdAM
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) January 31, 2023
You cannot keep up with Houston WR Tank Dell in space without grabbing him
He’s unfair in these 1-on-1 drills #SeniorBowl
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 31, 2023
I think Jay Ward underestimated Luke Musgrave’s speed a tad bit on this one. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/ns3tizdW3O
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) January 31, 2023
Don’t sleep on Tyjae Spears this draft season #Tulane #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/g9qxj0SG2b
— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) January 31, 2023
#BowlingGreen DT Karl Brooks gets to the QB before the ball can even be thrown. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/8Ayoug9q95
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) January 31, 2023
BYU QB Jaren Hall has had a regrettable day at the #SeniorBowl
Just now, against air, he clutched the ball too long, then it slipped out his hands before he could throw it
Accuracy and decision-making have been recurrent bugaboos
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 31, 2023
#Northwestern RB Evan Hull has done a really nice job in early practice periods. Solid vision and shiftiness, especially hitting jump-cuts near the line of scrimmage to get to the next level. #SeniorBowl
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) January 31, 2023
NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah on #BYU WR Puka Nacua: "He's a polished runner. … Quick in-and-out of breaks."#SeniorBowl #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 31, 2023
A good look at Chase Brown (Illinois). Good looking RB out here today at the #SeniorBowl
Also, there’s Saints assistant DJ Williams working with Jaren Hall. DJ is the QBs coach this week. pic.twitter.com/3dsJfuPw9c
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) January 31, 2023