Georgia’s Warren McClendon, Christopher Smith, Jack Podlesny, and Kenny McIntosh are all participating in the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is one of the top NFL draft scouting events.
Georgia has 13 players with a realistic shot of being drafted in the 2023 NFL draft. Most of these NFL draft prospects will go through various predraft workouts like the combine and pro day. However, the Senior Bowl is widely considered one of the best NFL draft scouting events thanks to the transparency it has.
How are Georgia Bulldogs performing in Senior Bowl practice? Here’s a peak at some of the more interesting one-on-one reps featuring Georgia Bulldogs:
Offensive tackle Warren McClendon
Isiah Land vs. Warren McClendon#SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/JdrHCPem5F
— WalkTheMock (@WalkTheMock) January 31, 2023
McClendon, who is honoring Devin Willock at the Senior Bowl, gets the better of Florida A&M’s Isiah Land.
Running back Kenny McIntosh
Alright Kenny McIntosh, more than just a pass catcher, doing work in the pass protection drills well in Mobile pic.twitter.com/nXWPpiO1Vt
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
McIntosh has the potential to be a three-down back in the NFL. He can rush the ball, is a great pass catcher, and can contribute as a pass blocker. McIntosh bounced back from a calf cramp he suffered earlier in the week.
Christopher Smith looks physical in coverage
#Georgia S @cpsmithdb has been physical in coverage and won this battle @seniorbowl practice: pic.twitter.com/kd5SlWe13s
— Luke Winstel (@lukewinstel) February 2, 2023
Christopher Smith was one of the top safeties in college football last season. Now, he’s getting put in a lot of one-on-one battles at the Senior Bowl.
McClendon overpowers LSU's Ali Gaye
Warren McClendon vs Ali Gaye, pt. I
McClendon stonewalls him pic.twitter.com/Ti3DaAJ6OA
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
Note that McClendon is lining up in his usual right tackle position.
LSU's Ali Gaye returns to the favor to McClendon
Warren McClendon vs Ali Gaye, pt. II
Gaye is too fast pic.twitter.com/6g1Yo7dyp7
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
Gaye shows off his speed in this clip. He won the battle with his hands in this rep against McClendon.
Christopher would've delivered a big hit
Derius Davis meets @GeorgiaFootball SAF Christopher Smith at the Senior Bowl 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oJSU11WepX
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
If this speed were full speed, then there’s no doubt Christopher Smith would have had a big hit.
Former Georgia transfer Tyrique Stevenson
Stevenson, who transferred to Miami, is projected to be selected in the first few rounds of the 2023 NFL draft.
The physicality from Tyrique Stevenson has been impressive through 2 days at the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/8rPL3QUlgN
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
More good coverage from Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith shows strong coverage — rhe @GeorgiaFootball SAF looking good in coverage early today at the Senior Bowl! pic.twitter.com/OCxGn8YbLt
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
The NFL does tend to be fairly harsh with defensive backs, so Smith may need to watch out for pass interference penalties in the future.
Christopher Smtih loses a few reps against Dontayvion Wicks
This is certainly a catch in college, but did Wicks get both feet in?
Ridiculous catch from @UVAFootball WR Dontayvion Wicks at the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/bFDSl6An95
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 2, 2023
Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks has had a big week at the Senior Bowl. Christopher Smith lost a few reps to Wicks, but was competitive and physical in every rep. A large part of the Senior Bowl is facing high level competition and using that experience to improve.
McIntosh shows off route running
Georgia RB Kenny McIntosh might just be the best receiving back in this year’s class pic.twitter.com/NEk86DyCjy
— Jack Brentnall (@Jack_Brentnall) February 1, 2023
Georgia fans have seen this one before!
McIntosh rips off a nice run
Kenny McIntosh breaks loose @seniorbowl … pic.twitter.com/OhyKLmiFbx
— MikeGriffith32 (@MikeGriffith32) February 1, 2023
