The 2021 Senior Bowl will take place this week in Mobile, Alabama. Practices for the annual all-star game and the unofficial kickoff of the NFL draft season begin on Tuesday with more than 100 prospects between the two teams. The Senior Bowl typically lists dozens of players from Rounds 2-5, with a number of first-rounders each year as well (notably Baker Mayfield).
Normally I’m in Mobile for all the action, but the pandemic has also changed the way the Senior Bowl works. There will still be a rehearsal movie to review and some interviews will be conducted via remote conference call.
Here are 12 Senior Bowl players I look forward to with an eye for the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL draft.
Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina, November 21, 2020; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers safety Joshuah Bledsoe (1) breaks a… Nov. 21, 2020; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers’ safety Joshuah Bledsoe (1) breaks a pass intended for South Carolina Gamecock’s wide receiver Shi Smith (13) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Bledsoe was called up for pass interference at play. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports more
Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa Iowa junior offensive lineman Alaric Jackson awaits the snap in the first quarter against Purdue… Iowa junior offensive lineman Alaric Jackson awaits the snap in the first quarter against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City . 20191019 Iowavspurdue more
Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) celebrates his interception against Michigan State during the second half … Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas (1) celebrates his interception against Michigan State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, November 16, 2019.11162019 Ummsu 2nd half 20 more
Charles Snowden, LB, Virginia, October 19, 2019; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Charles Snowden (11) deflects a pass from… October 19, 2019; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Charles Snowden (11) deflects a pass from Duke Blue Devils quarterback Quentin Harris (18) in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports more
Carlos Basham, EDGE, Wake Forest, December 22, 2018; Birmingham, AL, United States; Wake Forest Demon Deacon’s defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr.… December 22, 2018; Birmingham, AL, United States; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr. (18) celebrates after a sack of Memphis Tigers quarterback Brady White (3) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sport more
Payton Turner, DT, Houston, September 8, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougar’s defensive lineman Payton Turner (98) in action during… September 8, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive lineman Payton Turner (98) in action during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium. Credit Required: Troy Taormina-USA Sports more TODAY
DJ Daniel, CB, Georgia, December 7, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back DJ Daniel (14) responds after a… Dec 7, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back DJ Daniel, 14, reacts after a pass-break against the LSU Tigers in the second quarter of the SEC Championship Game 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports more
D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan, Aug. 31, 2018; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver D’Wayne Eskridge (7) watches… Aug 31, 2018; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver D’Wayne Eskridge (7) looks to the sidelines during the fourth quarter against Syracuse Orange at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports more
Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) tackles Nebraska falling Dedrick Mills (26) during fourth quarter … Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) tackles Nebraska falling Dedrick Mills (26) during fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday December 5, 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Cfb Purdue Vs Nebraska more
Tarron Jackson, DT, Coastal Carolina Troy Jabir Daughtry-Frye is brought down by Coastal Carolina’s Tarron Jackson. Troy vs. Coastal Carolina
Hamlicar Rashed Jr., LB, Oregon State November 21, 2020; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Monroe Young (14) is tackled … November 21, 2020; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Monroe Young (14) is tackled in Reser Stadium in the second half by Oregon State Beavers linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. (9). Credit Required: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sport more
Tyree Gillespie, S, Missouri Missouri Safety Tyree Gillespie covers a game against Florida during the first half of an NCAA … Missouri Safety Tyree Gillespie covers a game against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Gainesville , Florida (AP Photo / John Raoux) more