Day 2 of Senior Bowl practice is in the books and today's report will be more focused on the players up front. But first, there's some injury news to address from Mobile, Ala.
* After an initial scare going down with a lower-body injury on Tuesday, Kenny McIntosh was back at practice and confirmed the issue on the first day of practice was cramp-related. It was an unseasonably hot day with bright sun and temperatures in the 70s on Tuesday, so it isn't a surprise there have been some cramping issues the first two days of practice.
* Massive Ohio State right tackle Dawand Jones (6-8 , 375 pounds) had a dominant practice for the National team on Tuesday, tossing around people in one-on-one drills throughout the afternoon. But he missed Wednesday's practice with an injury. According to Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy, there's a chance he might participate again later in the week.
* The same cannot be said for Texas running back Roschon Johnson, who suffered a hand injury and will not be able to participate the rest of the week. Johnson has been stuck behind the consensus top running back in the draft, Texas teammate Bijan Robinson, but scouts are still enamored with his size (6-0, 225), power and explosiveness.
* The National team rotated two of their smaller school offensive linemen to different positions throughout practice. Cody Mauch (6-4, 305) from FCS powerhouse North Dakota State was seen at all five offensive line positions throughout the first two days of practice. He showed agility and strong fundamentals throughout. Tennessee-Chattanooga offensive lineman McClendon Curtis (6-5, 331) played every position but center and showed off his power at each spot with strong play.
* BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland (6-7, 312) had some good reps, as did Maryland tackle Jaelyn Duncan (6-5, 298). Duncan played well at left tackle and was also given the opportunity to play some right tackle with Jones not available to practice.
* On the defensive line, Wisconsin tackle Keeanu Benton showed power, explosiveness and agility in his first two practices and was constantly in the backfield. He dominated one-on-ones. Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White (6-4, 280) also flashed his skills and won a good share of his reps. Northwestern defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore had some positive moments on the field, as did Notre Dame edge rusher Isaiah Foskey (6-4, 262), and Louisville defensive lineman Yaya Diaby (6-3, 264).
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National receiver Michael Wilson of Stanford (4) catches a pass over cornerback Riley Moss of Iowa (27) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Grant DuBose of Charlotte (15) catches a pass as National defensive back Keidron Smith of Kentucky (16) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive back Tyrique Stevenson of Miami (8) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Cody Mauch of North Dakota State (70) lines up for a play during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Grant DuBose of Charlotte (15) catches a pass as National defensive back Keidron Smith of Kentucky (16) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Tyler Lacy of Oklahoma State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Chase Brown of Illinois (2) carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Seniors from NCAA colleges run through drills to increase their status for the NFL Draft during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National receiver Jayden Reed of Michigan State (1) and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon of USC (31) run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defenders Jartavious Martin of Illinois (1) and Daniel Scott of California (32) run drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American receiver Brayden Willis of Oklahoma catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman DJ Dale of Alabama (94) and Cameron Young II of Mississippi State (93) run drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American linebacker Isaiah Land of Florida A&M runs drills practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American quarterback Clayton Tune of Houston throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman DJ Dale of Alabama runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. of Cincinnati runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Daiyan Henley of Washington State runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) lines up for the play during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker DJ Johnson of Oregon runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American lineman O'Cyrus Torrence of Florida (56) blocks out during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Evan Hull of Northwestern carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American quarterback Tyson Bagent of Shepherd (7) throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive back Jay Ward of LSU (1) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American quarterback Clayton Tune of Houston (3) throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American linebacker Dorian Williams of Tulane (24) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Coaches from around the NFL instruct players during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Cameron Young of Mississippi State (93) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American quarterback Max Duggan of TCU (15) throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive back Kaevon Merriweather of Iowa (26) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American linebacker Isaiah Land of Florida A&M (51) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Ronnie Bell of Michigan runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Zacch Pickens of South Carolina (3) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Grant DuBose of Charlotte (15) catches a pass as National defensive back Keidron Smith of Kentucky (16) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Nathaniel Dell of Houston (2) catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National holder Bryce Baringer of Michigan State (99) holds for the kick by National place kicker Chad Ryland of Maryland (38) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Andre Carter II of Army (34) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Daiyan Henley of Washington State (1) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Tre Tucker of Cincinnati (11) catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker DeMarvion Overshown of Texas (2) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Andre Carter II of Army (34) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey of Notre Dame (7) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Andre Carter II of Army (34) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Thomas Incoom of Central Michigan (8) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National receiver Elijah Higgins of Stanford runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defender Thomas Incoom of Central Michigan (8) carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Keeanu Benton of Wisconsin (95) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Camerun Peoples of Appalachian State (6) carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Tyler Lacy of Oklahoma State (89) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Chase Brown of Illinois carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Ivan Pace Jr of Cincinnati runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Malik Cunningham of Louisville throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Cody Mauch of North Dakota State (70) runs a drill during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive back Sydney Brown of Illinois runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Dylan Horton (98), of TCU, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Byron Young (47), of Alabama, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American tight end Luke Musgrave of Oregon State catches a pass over American defensive back Jay Ward of LSU during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive back Julius Brents of Kansas State breaks up a pas intended for American wide receiver Jonathan Mingo of Mississippi during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Blake Freeland of BYU (73) and National defensive lineman Lonnie Phelps Jr of Kansas (9) run drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Evan Hull of Northwestern (26) carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Blake Freeland of BYU (73) and National defensive lineman Lonnie Phelps Jr of Kansas (9) run drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Lonnie Phelps Jr of Kansas runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Jake Andrews of Troy (77) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Jalen Wayne of South Alabama (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL footballs sit on the field during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National place kicker Chad Ryland of Maryland (38) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Chase Brown of Illinois (2) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Jake Haener of Fresno State (9) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National running back Evan Hull of Northwestern (26) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Cody Mauch of North Dakota State (70) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Jayden Reed of Michigan State (1) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Daiyan Henley of Washington State (1) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive back Jakorian Bennett of Maryland (4) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National linebacker Ivan Pace Jr of Cincinnati (11) and National running back Chase Brown of Illinois (2) run drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive back Sydney Brown of Illinois runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron of Syracuse (60) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Don'tayvion Wicks of Virginia (1) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American quarterback Clayton Tune of Houston (3) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Nick Broeker of Mississippi (65) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz of Minnesota (74) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American linebacker Eku Leota of Auburn (55) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Cameron Young of Mississippi State (93) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Byron Young of Alabama (47) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive back Darius Rush of South Carolina (28) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American tight end Luke Musgrave of Oregon State (88) catches a pass over American defensive back Jay Ward of LSU (1) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri of Old Dominion (59) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Jonathan Mingo of Mississippi (18) and American defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. of South Alabama (18) run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Dylan Horton of TCU (98) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Dylan Horton of TCU (98) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Mobile, Ala.. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
* The defense made a couple of memorable plays during Tuesday's practice. Cal defensive back Daniel Scott jumped a route by Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins during one-on-ones for an interception. At 228 pounds, Higgins might be used as a "move tight-end" in the NFL. Illinois' Sydney Brown played well in coverage throughout and had a pair of pass break-ups, showing impressive speed for a safety (5-10, 213).
* Stanford cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (6-0, 193) was jumping routes all practice long. He had an interception near the sideline that would have went for a Pick-6 during team drills and came close to grabbing another.
* The American team featured some very strong offensive line play (especially in the middle) that opened up some huge rushing lanes for running backs Kenny McIntosh and Tyjae Spears. Both had long runs up the middle, with Spears displaying his quickness, speed, and vision to get through the hole and to the second level.
* Florida guard O'Cyrus Torrence (6-4, 337) looks like one of the strongest players in Mobile. Once he gets his hands on you its hard to get away from him, and he is a people mover in the run game. TCU guard Steve Avila (6-3, 332) is also a mauler in the run game, and he showed some athleticism to get to the second level. Syracuse offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron (6-4, 323) was used all along the offensive line and effective both days in walling-off and moving defensive linemen.
* Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz (6-3, 306) was also consistent over the first two days of practice, and looks like the most effective center in Mobile. Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright has also been solid at handling speed rushers on the edge.
* The player who gave Wright the most trouble on Wednesday was Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald. He is only 241 pounds but - at 6-3 and with 35-inch arms - he is a problem pass rusher. He is explosive, quick, and flexible which gives bigger offensive tackles something new to look at. TCU edge rusher Dylan Horton (6-3, 265) also had some strong pass rush moments throughout practice.
* Nathaniel Dell (5-8, 163) continues to separate more consistently than any other receiver in Mobile. He is quick and fast. But the American defensive backs stole the show on Wednesday. After grabbing an interception on Tuesday, South Carolina defensive back Darius Rush (6-1, 196) broke up a couple of passes and showed recovery ability. Georgia safety Christopher Smith (5-10, 188) continues to be very sticky and looks more like a cornerback in coverage than a safety. Lanky Julius Brents (6-2, 202) continues to cover well, even against smaller and quicker receivers. He has excellent movement skills for a man his size.
* TCU linebacker Dee Winters (5-11, 223) had an interception in practice, anticipating a throw over the middle.
* Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave (6-5, 255) continues to show off his impressive movement skills, though its also easy to notice some rust. He has not played football since September, when he suffered a knee injury that ended his season.
