The 2024 NFL Draft starts in Mobile!
The Reese’s Senior Bowl game will be held Saturday, February 3rd, with the practices occurring the week leading up to it, starting Tuesday, January 30th. It is also one of the first major stops in the pre-draft process before the teams are on the clock on April 25th.
Even more exciting, this year’s Senior Bowl may be one of the more anticipated in recent memory. There will be over 100 NFL prospects competing all week in front of scouts and draft pundits alike and the talent this year will be easy to see throughout the week.
This year’s interior offensive line class doesn’t have names that will jump out at you (as if any iOL name has before), but it is a deep class. No matter your favorite flavor of lineman, whether it’s a bruising road grader or a stout pass blocker, there is someone for everyone who is making the trip to Mobile this year.
Oklahoma's Andrew Raym
Center Andrew Raym can show scouts that he’s more than just a bundle of traits at the Senior Bowl. Raym pairs a strong lower body with a nice punch to make for an intriguing prospect for day three of the draft.
Michigan's Trevor Keegan
Michigan had one of the best running games in the country this season. The play of guard Trevor Keegan was one of the reasons why. Keegan’s wide frame and physical nature will stand out in the one-on-ones in Mobile.
Michigan's LaDarius Henderson
Alongside Keegan, LaDarius Henderson’s longer arms allowed him to play tackle at Michigan. Still, the Arizona State transfer will probably test out the inside of the line while at the Senior Bowl. Henderson is a strong, versatile lineman whose athleticism will make him an interesting interior offensive line prospect.
Maryland's Delmar Glaze
The leader on that Terrapin offensive line, Delmar Glaze is another player who has the versatility to play either tackle or guard. Glaze played left and right tackle at Maryland and was stout in both the run game and pass protection. His strength at the point of attack will be his calling card as he navigates the Senior Bowl.
LSU's Charles Turner III
LSU’s offense was easily one of the more explosive in college football last season, leading the line to be named a Joe Moore Award finalist. That started with center Charles Turner III getting the ball to Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and then helping pave the way forward for the offense. Turner is athletic and patient in pass protection while showing the physicality necessary to be proficient in the run game.
Kansas State's Cooper Beebe
One of Draft Twitter’s favorite names in this cycle, interior offensive lineman Cooper Bebe will be a force in Mobile. At 6’4”, 335 pounds, Bebe is a mauling road grader that once he gets his hands on you, it’s usually the end of the rep. Bebe also has a chance to show his improvements in the passing game, but expect his name to come up a lot during Senior Bowl week.
Illinois' Isaiah Adams
Isaiah Adams has played all over the offensive line since transferring to Illinois from Garden City Community College in 2021. His mix of strength and athleticism made him one of the key returners on the Fighting Illini’s offensive front after Adams decided to return for another year. He has some work to do regarding technique, but his physicality and heavy hands will make it tough to ignore him for too long.
Georgia's Sedrick Van Pran
Someone is getting a gem in Georgia center Sedrick Van Pran. His athleticism and football intelligence make him almost scheme-proof, though he would be best served on the move in a zone-blocking scheme. He has been one of the driving forces for Georgia’s offensive line during both of their championship runs and will continue to be an asset as he takes his talents to the next level.
Florida's Kingsley Eguakun
From one SEC center to the next, Florida center Kingsley Eguakun is another athletic center that could turn some heads at the Senior Bowl. Eguakun brings impressive lateral quickness and a ruthless attitude in the run game on day one for anyone who drafts him. He will need some seasoning in his pass protection is still a bit raw, but he will be a fun watch.
Miami's Javion Cohen
Before this season, Miami guard Javion Cohen spent three seasons at Alabama and when you see him play, you can see why he was so highly coveted. Cohen is an aggressive player with a lot of power in his hands. When he punches, defenders feel it. It will be fun to watch him battle against some of the bigger names at defensive tackle.
UConn's Christian Haynes
UConn guard Christian Haynes is a name that could benefit a good amount from his time in Mobile. A two-star prospect coming out of high school, Haynes has been a consistent piece of that Huskies line since 2019. Haynes has quick feet and great strength in both his upper and lower body, an aspect of his game that you can see mostly in his pass protection. In 2022, he was only the 3rd Husky to be named an All-American and repeated as a third-team All-American this season.
Arkansas' Beaux Limmer
Arkansas interior lineman Beaux Limmer will be an interesting study going into Senior Bowl week. With Ricky Stromberg gone to the draft, Limmer kicked inside to center and joined guard Brady Latham back on the Razorback line. While the offense didn’t look as explosive as they had hoped, Limmer still had a good season as he showed his versatility inside. Limmer has shown good feet and solid size for an interior offensive lineman prospect.
Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson
Another prospect who will probably be a household name by the end of the pre-draft process, if he isn’t already, is Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson. Powers-Johnson is built perfectly for the center position as his compact frame and loose hips make it easy for him to sift through traffic and climb to the second level of blocks. His quickness to beat defenders to the spot, mixed with his power at the point of attack will be fun to watch in one-on-ones.
Texas A&M Layden Robinson
Texas A&M guard Layden Robinson is as toolsy a player as you will find in Mobile. At 6’4”, 315 pounds, Robinson moves extremely well for his size. He climbs to the second level of the defense well and has the strength to dominate at the line of scrimmage. He is just raw technically. It will be fascinating to see what a week of NFL coaching can do for Robinson and his development.
Wisconsin's Tanor Bortolini
Wisconsin interior offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini showcased his versatility after filling at center for Jake Renfro suffered a stress fracture that took him out in spring practices. Bortolini filled in admirably as he was consistently fluid and showed good footwork and a balanced base snap-in and snap-out.
West Virginia's Zach Frazier
One of my favorite prospects heading down to Mobile, Frazier has good foot speed that helps him set up blocks in both the run and pass while always keeping a good pad level. He is ruthless coming out of his stance, helping him win consistently at the point of attack. Frazier has a chance to come out of Mobile as the top center in this draft with an impressive showing.
Duke's Graham Barton
Since he’s going to be playing center and probably all the other positions on the line, we have to talk about Duke’s Graham Barton. There is nowhere on the line that Barton can’t play and succeed at the next level. He has the athleticism to play at tackle, he’s got the power and IQ necessary to play inside. He plays with a ton of physicality and is a nightmare in the run game. Barton could solidify his spot as the top interior offensive lineman with a great showing of his own.
