National Team Practice
* The National practice wasn't quite as long as it was on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wide receivers D'Wayne Eskridge, Tylan Wallace, and Sage Surratt sat out practice, as did cornerback Tre Brown and linebacker Chazz Surratt.
* Surratt (6-1, 227) was originally a quarterback recruit and played the position at North Carolina for two seasons before switching to linebacker. He led the team in tackles in his first year playing linebacker. He has the athleticism to be a three-down linebacker in the NFL.
* Justin Hilliard from Ohio State is the other linebacker who popped during the week of practice. He covered well, at times, and was not shy about filling the hole in the run game.
* The wide receivers and defensive backs got a lot of red zone work. Nico Collins continued to show off his size and body control, contorting his body to go up and catch a ball over his head on a corner-fade. No other player at the Senior Bowl has been able to match his unique combination of skills and physical attributes through three days of practice.
* Two other National receivers who hadn't been mentioned took advantage of their red zone opportunities. Arizona State's Frank Darby (6-0, 194) was smooth and precise in his route running and got open for a couple of catches during 1-on-1s. He also caught a slant and dived for a touchdown during team drills. Darby only played in two games as a senior due to injury and the pandemic but he showed some playmaking in this session. Louisville's Dez Fitzpatrick (6-2, 202) caught a touchdown and made some plays throughout the week as a bigger wide receiver.
* The National tight ends made the most of their opportunities. Boise State's John Bates caught a touchdown during team red zone drills, and another grab got the ball to the 5-yard line. Ole Miss tight end Kenny Yeboah (6-3, 247) also caught a touchdown. He has the desired tools, although he failed to come up with some catchable passes early in the week.
* Cincinnati tackle James Hudson (6-4, 302) hasn't been mentioned before, but the potential Day 2 pick flashed some very strong reps during the week of practice. He got beat once on an inside move from Northern Iowa's Elerson Smith. Smith had another good rush from defensive tackle later in 1-on-1s. and had a tackle for loss in the run game during team drills.
* Offensive line vs. defensive line 1-on-1s featured some good matchups. Rashad Weaver had a strong inside pass rush from defensive end. Quinn Meinerz and Creed Humphrey continued to block well at center. Dillon Radunz got some good reps at guard after spending most of his time at tackle earlier in the week.
* North Carolina's Michael Carter (5-7, 202) showed speed, acceleration, burst and the ability to change directions that could make him a weapon in the NFL. He also showed the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
* Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert also played well this week, and flashed an impressive spin move in the hole to avoid a defender during 9-on-7 drills.
Catch up on all the action with must-see photos from the 2021 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
DB Ifeatu Melifonwu of Syracuse tries to make a catch during practice for the Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
WR Tylan Wallace of Oklahoma State is pushed by DB Keith Taylor Jr. of Washington during practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Players run on the field during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl National Team in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) battles National Team offensive lineman Robert Jones of Middle Tennessee (70) during an NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl National Team in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) laughs with Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Nico Collins of Michigan (4) celebrates with National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham of Texas (49) grabs National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Patrick Jones II of Pittsburgh (90) runs on the field during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) makes a touchdown during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers makes a catch against Georgia defensive back Mark Webb during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Mac Jones of Alabama (10) gets tangled up with American Team Janarius Robinson of Florida State (91) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team tight end Tre McKitty of Georgia (87) makes a one handed catch as linebacker Jabril Cox of LSU (19) defends during the American team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wake Forest defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr. is held by Grambling State offensive lineman David Moore, left, during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
American Team wide receiver Amari Rodgers of Clemson (3) makes a catch against American Team linebacker KJ Britt of Auburn (33) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Wake Forest defensive lineman, left, slaps hands with Georgia defensive lineman Malik Herring during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
American Team quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) runs against American Team defensive back Shawn Davis of Florida (6) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Wake Forest defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr. talks to a coach during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wake Forest defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr. runs a drill during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Wake Forest defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr. runs a drill during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer of Tennessee makes a catch in front of Georgia defensive back DJ Daniel during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Houston linebacker Grant Stuard of Houston reaches for the ball during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr., of Wake Forest, runs a drill during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers of Clemson (3) makes a catch against Georgia defensive back Mark Webb during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl college football game. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Cade Johnson of South Dakota State (FCS) (83) makes a one handed catch against National Team defensive back Darren Hall of San Diego State (23) during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team running back Demetric Felton of UCLA (10) catches a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) blocks defensive lineman Jonathon Cooper of Ohio State (0) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) speaks to a team mate during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) blocks defensive lineman Daelin Hayes of Notre Dame (9) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) rushes as offensive lineman Spencer Brown of Northern Iowa (FCS) (76) defendsduring the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) rushes as offensive lineman Robert Jones of Middle Tennessee (70) defends during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Spencer Brown of Northern Iowa (FCS) (76) blocks defensive lineman Elerson Smith of Northern Iowa (FCS) (47) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Jake Curhan of California (77) and offensive lineman Dillon Radunz of North Dakota State (FCS) (75) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Robert Hainsey of Notre Dame (72) and offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Jonathon Cooper of Ohio State (0) is blocked by offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67)and offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz of Wisconsin–Whitewater (DIII) (71) participate the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Adrian Ealy of Oklahoma (79) and offensive lineman Robert Hainsey of Notre Dame (72) practice during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67)and offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz of Wisconsin–Whitewater (DIII) (71) practice during the National team the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team linebacker Baron Browning of Ohio State (55) runs past the block of offensive lineman James Hudson III of Cincinnati (55) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) prepares to block offensive lineman Robert Hainsey of Notre Dame (72) in a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Patrick Jones II of Pittsburgh (90) is blocked by tight end John Bates of Boise State (87) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Jonathon Cooper of Ohio State (0) is blocked by offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team fullback Ben Mason of Michigan (42) runs a pass route as National Team linebacker Justin Hilliard of Ohio State (6) defends during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) and offensive lineman James Hudson III of Cincinnati (55) run a blocking drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team fullback Ben Mason of Michigan (42) runs the ball during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Adrian Ealy of Oklahoma (79) and defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Adrian Ealy of Oklahoma (79) and defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Tarron Jackson of Coastal Carolina (99) runs a blocking drill with offensive lineman Dillon Radunz of North Dakota State (FCS) (75) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team fullback Ben Mason of Michigan (42) and National Team linebacker Tuf Borland of Ohio State (32) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Rhamondre Stevenson of Oklahoma (29) blocks during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team linebacker Tuf Borland of Ohio State (32) and running back Khalil Herbert of Virginia Tech (25) run a blocking drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team quarterback Feleipe Franks of Arkansas (8) throws a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Rhamondre Stevenson of Oklahoma (29) blocks during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11)) drops back to throw a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) runs the ball during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) listens to instructions during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team fullback Ben Mason of Michigan (42) catches a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Ben Skowronek of Notre Dame (81) catches a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Tylan Wallace of Oklahoma State (2) catches a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Michael Carter of North Carolina (7) receives the handoff fro quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Creed Humphrey of Oklahoma (56) waits for a drill to begin during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Demetric Felton of UCLA (10) catches a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Michael Carter of North Carolina (7) receives the handoff fro quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) prepares to receive the ball from quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) walks to the sideline during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) prepares to hand off the ball to running back Rhamondre Stevenson of Oklahoma (29) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Khalil Herbert of Virginia Tech (25) receives the hand off from quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) runs the ball during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Jake Curhan of California (77) runs a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Khalil Herbert of Virginia Tech (25) runs the ball during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team tight end Hunter Long of Boston College (80) blocks linebacker Baron Browning of Ohio State during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Spencer Brown of Northern Iowa (FCS) (76) grabs the shirt of defensive lineman Patrick Jones II of Pittsburgh (90)during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team tight end Hunter Long of Boston College (80) and linebacker Baron Browning of Ohio State during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. of Oregon (4) intercepts a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team linebacker Tuf Borland of Ohio State (32) stretches during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Spencer Brown of Northern Iowa (FCS) (76) and offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz of Wisconsin–Whitewater (DIII) (71) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Nico Collins of Michigan (4) runs down filed during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Khalil Herbert of Virginia Tech (25) receives a and off from quarterback Feleipe Franks of Arkansas (8) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Khalil Herbert of Virginia Tech (25) receives a and off from quarterback Feleipe Franks of Arkansas (8) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Michael Carter of North Carolina (7) practices during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Robert Jones of Middle Tennessee (70), offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz of Wisconsin–Whitewater (DIII) (71), and offensive lineman Jake Curhan of California (77) practice during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Nico Collins of Michigan (4) gives a thumbs up to an official during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team tight end John Bates of Boise State (87), right, tosses the ball to quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team tight end John Bates of Boise State (87), right, tosses the ball to quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Robert Jones of Middle Tennessee (70), offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz of Wisconsin–Whitewater (DIII) (71), and offensive lineman Jake Curhan of California (77) practice during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Robert Jones of Middle Tennessee (70) runs a drill with offensive lineman Aaron Banks of Notre Dame (73) during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Jaylon Moore of Western Michigan (74), left, and offensive lineman James Hudson III of Cincinnati (55) run a blocking drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team offensive lineman Robert Hainsey of Notre Dame (72) and offensive lineman Jake Curhan of California (77) run a drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11)) drops back to throw a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) catches a pass in a pass drill during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team tight end Kenny Yeboah of Ole Miss (88) catches a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) talks to a coach during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) throws during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Benjamin St. Juste of Minnesota (25) catches during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike of Washington (95) watches during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team offensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa of UCLA (92) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Keith Taylor Jr. of Washington (8) catches during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11)) drops back to throw a pass during the National team practice for the NCAA college Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Elerson Smith of Northern Iowa (FCS) (47) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Camryn Bynum of California (24) and National Team defensive back Benjamin St. Juste of Minnesota (25) run a drill during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Benjamin St. Juste of Minnesota (25) catches during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Ambry Thomas of Michigan (1) catches during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) yells during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Daelin Hayes of Notre Dame (9) runs drill during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team running back Najee Harris of Alabama (22) stiff arms National Team linebacker Derrick Barnes of Purdue (19) during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) walks the sideline during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) steps back to throw during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Camryn Bynum of California (24) and National Team defensive back Darren Hall of San Diego State (23) walk the sideline during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Ben Skowronek of Notre Dame (81) stiff arms National Team defensive back Darren Hall of San Diego State (23) during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team tight end John Bates of Boise State (87) catches a pass in front of linebacker Justin Hilliard of Ohio State (6) during the National team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive back Ambry Thomas of Michigan (1) runs during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Camryn Bynum of California (24) catches during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team wide receiver Austin Watkins Jr. (6), of UAB, grabs a touchdown against American Team defensive back Joshuah Bledsoe (10, of Missouri, during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Duke tight end Noah Gray of Duke (86) reaches for a pass as Syracuse defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu defends during the American team practice for the college football Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Houston linebacker Grant Stuard of Houston and UCF defensive back Richie Grant of UCF (27) celebrate after an interception during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Carolina Panthers offensive line coach Pat Meyer talks to a group of players during the American team practice for the college football Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Georgia tight end Tre McKitty of Georgia (87) reaches for a ball as LSU linebacker Jabril Cox defends during the American team practice for the college football Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
American Team defensive back Joshuah Bledsoe (1), of Missouri, running back Larry Rountree III (34), of Missouri, and linebacker KJ Britt (33), of Auburn, perform a step routine at the end of American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Richie Grant, of Central Florida, grabs an interception during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Richie Grant (27), of Central Florida, celebrates his interception with American Team defensive back Joshuah Bledsoe (1), of Missouri, during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) leaps for a touchdown against National Team defensive back Camryn Bynum of California (24) during practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Carolina Panthers offensive line coach Pat Meyer talks to a group of players during the American team practice for the college football Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive back Benjamin St. Juste of Minnesota (25), left, knocks loose a catch intended for National Team wide receiver Desmond Fitzpatrick of Louisville (13) during practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) runs in a touchdown during practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team running back Demetric Felton of UCLA, left, makes a catch in the end zone against National Team defensive back Benjamin St. Juste of Minnesota (25) during practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame, center, is mobbed by teammates after he ran in a touchdown during practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Missouri defensive back Tyree Gillespie (3), defensive back Joshuah Bledsoe and running back Larry Rountree III (34) and Auburn linebacker KJ Britt (33) dance at the end of the American team practice for the college football Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
American Team offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling State (FCS) (60) signals a touchdown after a creating a running lane for American Team running back Kylin Hill of Mississippi State (20) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team tight end Noah Gray of Duke (86) celebrates a score during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Mac Jones of Alabama (10) throws during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Mac Jones of Alabama (10) throws during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Mac Jones of Alabama (10) throws during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu of USC (95) runs a drill with defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (93) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Mac Jones of Alabama (10) throws during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu of USC (95) runs a drill during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive lineman Carlos Basham Jr. of Wake Forest (9) runs a drill during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Aaron Robinson of UCF (31) catches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team William Bradley-King of Baylor (99) runs a drill during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team linebacker Jordan Smith of UAB (92) pursues quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) as offensive lineman Dan Moore Jr. of Texas A&M (68) follows during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Aaron Robinson of UCF (31) catches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back DJ Daniel of Georgia (14) catches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team offensive lineman Royce Newman of Ole Miss (72) blocks Quincy Roche of Miami, Florida (55) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Richie Grant of UCF (27) celebrate an interception with defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (93) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (93) pursues quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team offensive lineman Royce Newman of Ole Miss (72) runs a drill during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team offensive lineman Royce Newman of Ole Miss (72), offensive lineman Deonte Brown of Alabama (65), offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling State (FCS) (60), and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson of Iowa (78) run a drill during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team linebacker Grant Stuard of Houston (0) slaps hands with teammates at the end of the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) throws against Quincy Roche of Miami, Florida (55) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Richie Grant of UCF (27) watches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Bryan Mills of North Carolina Central (FCS) (5) watches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team linebacker KJ Britt of Auburn (33) signals a score during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team head coach Matt Rhule (Carolina Panthers) elbows American Team offensive lineman Drake Jackson of Kentucky (76) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team offensive lineman Royce Newman of Ole Miss (72) blocks William Bradley-King of Baylor (99) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu of USC (95) runs a drill with defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (93) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Bryan Mills of North Carolina Central (FCS) (5) catches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling State (FCS) (60) blocks American Team linebacker Paddy Fisher of Northwestern (30) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling State (FCS) (60) signals a touchdown after a creating a running lane for American Team running back Kylin Hill of Mississippi State (20) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Mac Jones of Alabama (10) runs during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team quarterback Jamie Newman of Wake Forest (7) hands off to running back Larry Rountree III of Missouri (34) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive back Richie Grant of UCF (27) grabs an interception against wide receiver Kadarius Toney of Florida (1) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu of USC (95) runs a drill with defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (93) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Running back Elijah Mitchell of Louisiana (15) catches a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Offensive lineman Deonte Brown of Alabama (65) and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson of Iowa (78) wait their turn in a drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
American Team defensive back Hamsah Nasirildeen of Florida State (25) listens to a team mate during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Running back Kylin Hill of Mississippi State (20) runs the ball during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza
Quarterback Jamie Newman of Wake Forest (7) hands off the ball to running back Larry Rountree III of Missouri (34) during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling State (FCS) (60) pass protects during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wide receiver Kadarius Toney of Florida (1) celebrates with running back Elijah Mitchell of Louisiana (15) after Mitchell scored a touchdown during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) throws during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Quarterback Jamie Newman of Wake Forest (7) drops back to pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team tight end Kenny Yeboah of Ole Miss (88) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jake Curhan of California (77) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Quarterback Jamie Newman of Wake Forest (7) speaks to players during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Desmond Fitzpatrick of Louisville (13) gets his ball knocked loose by defensive back Benjamin St. Juste of Minnesota (25) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12), center, is mobbed by teammates after he ran in a touchdown during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. of Oregon State (11) battles National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Ian Book of Notre Dame (12) takes the snap during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team tight end John Bates of Boise State (87) battles defensive lineman Daelin Hayes of Notre Dame (9) at the line of scrimmage during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr. of Oregon State (11) battles National Team offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes of Nebraska (67) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team long snapper Camaron Cheeseman of Michigan (94) runs after a snap during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive back Ambry Thomas of Michigan (1) makes a catch against National Team defensive back Keith Taylor Jr. of Washington (8) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) throws during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston of Iowa (90) and offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling State (FCS) (60) participate in a blocking drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team quarterback Sam Ehlinger of Texas (11) takes the snap during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Cade Johnson of South Dakota State (FCS) (83) catches a touchdown against National Team defensive back Tre Brown of Oklahoma (12) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Desmond Fitzpatrick of Louisville (13) high fives with defensive back Damar Hamlin of Pittsburgh (33) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team wide receiver Desmond Fitzpatrick of Louisville (13) catches against defensive back Thomas Graham Jr. of Oregon (4) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Wide receiver Cornell Powell of Clemson (14) and linebacker Jabril Cox of LSU (19) during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Quincy Roche of Miami, Florida (55) and American Team offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood of Alabama (70) participate in a blocking drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Linebacker Jabril Cox of LSU (19) runs during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team linebacker Tuf Borland of Ohio State (32) runs a drill with Rhamondre Stevenson of Oklahoma (29) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Quincy Roche of Miami, Florida (55) and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood of Alabama (70) run a blocking drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) catches against defensive back Camryn Bynum of California (24) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team linebacker Tony Fields II of West Virginia and formerly of Arizona (30) runs a drill with running back Rhamondre Stevenson of Oklahoma (29) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team offensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa of UCLA (92) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Jonathon Cooper of Ohio State (0) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Defensive lineman Cameron Sample of Tulane (93) and offensive lineman Drake Jackson of Kentucky (76) participate in a blocking drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team Shaka Toney of Penn State (18) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston of Iowa (90) runs round the block of offensive lineman Royce Newman of Ole Miss (72) during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Jonathon Cooper of Ohio State (0) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
American Team tight end Tre McKitty of Georgia (87) catches a pass as defensive back Mark Webb of Georgia (26) defends during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Elerson Smith of Northern Iowa (FCS) (47) and defensive lineman Ta'Quon Graham of Texas (49) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Offensive lineman Jack Anderson of Texas Tech (56) defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu of USC (95) participate in a blocking drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Running back Chris Evans of Michigan (9) has the ball batted away by defensive back JaCoby Stevens of LSU (7) during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wide receiver Amari Rodgers of Clemson (3) catches a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Tight end Noah Gray of Duke (86) attempts to catch a ball as Defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu of Syracuse (8) knocks it away during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wide receiver Kadarius Toney of Florida (1) catches a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Running back Elijah Mitchell of Louisiana (15) blocks linebacker KJ Britt of Auburn (33) during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Quarterbacks Mac Jones of Alabama (10) and Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) drop back to pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wide receiver Shi Smith of South Carolina (13) catches a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Wide receiver Marquez Stevenson of Houston (5) catches a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wide receiver Amari Rodgers of Clemson (3) runs the ball after catching a pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Tarron Jackson of Coastal Carolina (99) runs a drill during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Quarterback Jamie Newman of Wake Forest (7) drops back to pass during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood of Alabama (70) and William Bradley-King of Baylor (99) run a drill during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
National Team defensive lineman Elerson Smith of Northern Iowa (FCS) (47) runs a drill with defensive lineman Tarron Jackson of Coastal Carolina (99) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team offensive lineman Dillon Radunz of North Dakota State (FCS) (75) runs a drill with defensive lineman Tarron Jackson of Coastal Carolina (99) during the National Team practice for the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
National Team defensive lineman Patrick Jones II of Pittsburgh (90) and defensive lineman Rashad Weaver of Pittsburgh (17) run a drill during the National Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Defensive back JaCoby Stevens of LSU (7) during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) calls a play in the huddle during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Running back Elijah Mitchell of Louisiana (15) runs the ball after catching a pass as linebacker Paddy Fisher of Northwestern (30) gives chase during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) scrambles during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Wide receiver Marquez Stevenson of Houston (5) is tackled during the American team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
American Team Practice
* D'Ante Smith, Robert Rochell, Marvin Wilson and Malik Herring sat out.
* Chris Evans (5-10, 219) caught passes out of the backfield, and his route running, change of direction and hands were impressive.
* Missouri's Larry Roundtree (5-10, 216) impressed as a runner. He showed good vision and balance and looks like he could be a force between the tackles.
* Coach Matt Rhule opened his practice with a two-minute session. Mac Jones continued his strong play on the first play of the drive with a short pass to Kadarius Toney. Toney turned a 10-yard catch into a long gain when he spun upfield and avoided the initial defender. Jones sat out the last portion of practice with a lower leg injury.
* Trey McKitty (6-4, 247) made a big catch during the two-minute session on a skinny post from Kellen Mond. He was used primarily as a blocker in his sole year at Georgia in 2020, catching only six passes for 108 pounds.
* UAB's Austin Watkins Jr. caught a touchdown pass from Mond to finish off his drive on a short post over the middle. As soon as Watkins caught the touchdown, Rhule was screaming from the sideline for his quarterback to remember the situation (they were told before the drive they were down eight) and to huddle up. They converted the two-point play on a bootleg pass to Elijah Mitchell.
* Wake Forest QB Jamie Newman got his chance on the third drive and was sacked (simulated with no contact) by Kansas State's Wyatt Hubert on the first play. Hubert and Baylor's William Bradley-King combined for a sack on the next play. On third-and-long, Newman launched a pass deep down the sideline, where his overthrow was picked off by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant. Grant had a second interception on Newman on a great play later in the day, undercutting a slant intended for Toney in red zone team drills. Grant knocked down another in the final goal line session.
* The American defensive backs won more often than not in the red zone 1-on-1 drills with wide receivers. Watkins Jr. caught a pair of touchdowns, and Amari Rodgers caught a speed out for a score. Georgia's DJ Daniel had a couple of good coverage reps.
* Offensive and defensive line 1-on-1s featured some great matchups. Alabama tackle Alex Leatherwood took every snap at left tackle this week and came on strong with some improved reps in 1-on-1s. Carlos Basham Jr. was dominant as an interior rusher throughout the period. Tennessee guard Trey Smith (6-5, 331) was dominant at guard and even had a good rep at left tackle against talented UAB pass rusher Jordan Smith. Florida State edge player Jamarius Robinson (6-5, 266 with 35.75-inch arms) continued to flash. Tulane defensive tackle Cam Sample (6-2, 274) also had some impressive inside pass rush moves.
* Duke tight end Noah Gray (6-3, 240) made a one-handed, leaping catch during red zone team drills toward the end of practice. It was an extremely physical period of practice that the defense won more often than not. The secondary did not allow much space against the receivers.
* Miami defensive end Quincy Roche (6-2, 243) showed some very strong play against the run during team goal line drills. He previously was also one of the squad's most consistent pass rushers.
