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This is my Tuesday 2012 Senior Bowl Practice Report (South). I’ll note how some of the players performed in the drills, and I’ll pepper in some opinions on these prospects from the leading voices in the NFL Draft community. Click here for much more detailed 2012 Senior Bowl articles from Charlie, who is reporting live from Mobile, Ala. Follow me @walterfootball for updates, and stay tuned all week for tons of 2012 Senior Bowl coverage. |
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2012 Senior Bowl: Tuesday South Practice Report
Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas Joe Adams looked pretty impressive during the one-on-one drills, displaying an array of nifty moves to get open downfield. He’s back in my four-round 2012 NFL Mock Draft, updated tonight!
Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette Dwight Bentley is relatively unknown – one of the NFL Network announcers (probably Charles Davis) called him “Bill Bentley” during the broadcast – but he had a solid Tuesday practice. He made a nice break-up against Dwight Jones in the one-on-one drills, and the analysts mentioned that there’s some buzz about him. He could be an early Day 3 pick.
James Brown, OT, Troy Another non-BCS player impressed on Tuesday. Troy tackle James Brown drew some praise from Mike Mayock:
“I’m really intrigued by James Brown. He did a great job keeping the pocket clean against Clemson.”
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina Quinton Coples’ issue is consistency. He had a dynamic junior campaign, but struggled as a senior. People will blame the coaching staff for that, but the same inconsistency has manifested itself in the Senior Bowl. Coples was reportedly unblockable on Monday, but he looked like an ordinary mid-round defensive lineman on Tuesday. He was blocked easily in most of the one-on-one matchups.
“Coples doesn’t have that elite burst that Julius Peppers does,” said Mike Mayock.
Juron Criner, WR, Arizona Juron Criner made the catch of the day when he made a great adjustment on one throw and came up with an extended, one-handed grab. He reportedly looked solid on Monday.
Nick Foles, QB, Arizona Juron Criner’s quarterback didn’t fare too well. Nick Foles had trouble operating the offense, as some snaps were botched. When everything worked, Foles threw his trademark checkdowns. That’s pretty much all he did at Arizona.
Forum member and Redskins fan bball37 joked about Foles’ struggles: “Don’t worry Nick Foles, nobody understands Kyle Shanahan’s offense.”
Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M Jeff Fuller stinks. He dropped a pass that bounced out of his hands and into a cornerback’s, which wasn’t a surprise because he had issues with drops all season. He was also easily jammed at the line of scrimmage on another one-on-one matchup.
“I’m not sure if he’s quick enough or physical enough,” said Mike Mayock.
Fuller is not in my top four rounds in tonight’s 2012 NFL Mock Draft update.
Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina Melvin Ingram is too short and has tiny arms, but he completely makes up for it with his dynamic explosion. He was pretty much unblockable in the one-on-one drills and showed off a brilliant spin move that easily allowed him to get by the offensive lineman.
Chris Rainey, RB/WR, Florida Chris Rainey saw some action at receiver. He completely torched first-round prospect Janoris Jenkins on one instance. He’s going to be an intriguing weapon for some team.
Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas Keenan Robinson made a great play in the one-on-ones to break up a pass.
Sean Spence, OLB, Miami Sean Spence, meanwhile, whiffed on a play in a one-on-one matchup, allowing his opponent to easily get by him.
Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson Just a quote from Mike Mayock on Brandon Thompson’s draft position:
“Some have a first-round grade on Brandon Thompson. I have a second-round grade on him.”
Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama Courtney Upshaw had a terrific practice. He was unblockable on most instances, and he completely abused offensive tackle Mike McCants, a potential third-rounder.
“That was a complete mismatch,” said Mike Mayock.
2012 Senior Bowl Home
2012 Senior Bowl Game Recap - 1/29 (Walt)
2012 Senior Bowl Game Recap - 1/29 (Charlie)
2012 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill - 1/29
2012 NFL Draft Stock: Senior Bowl - 1/28
2012 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill - 1/25
2012 Senior Bowl South Practice Report - 1/25 (Charlie)
2012 Senior Bowl South Prospect Meetings Report - 1/25
2012 Senior Bowl South Practice Report - 1/25 (Walt)
2012 Senior Bowl North Practice Report - 1/25 (Charlie)
2012 Senior Bowl North Prospect Meetings Report - 1/25
2012 Senior Bowl North Practice Report - 1/25 (Walt)
2012 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill - 1/24
2012 Senior Bowl South Practice Report - 1/24 (Charlie)
2012 Senior Bowl South Prospect Meetings Report - 1/24
2012 Senior Bowl South Practice Report - 1/24 (Walt)
2012 Senior Bowl North Practice Report - 1/24 (Charlie)
2012 Senior Bowl North Prospect Meetings Report - 1/24
2012 Senior Bowl North Practice Report - 1/24 (Walt)
2012 Senior Bowl Practice Report - 1/23 (Charlie)
2012 Senior Bowl Prospect Meetings Report - 1/23
2012 Senior Bowl Rumor Mill - 1/23
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In Analysis - 1/23
2012 Senior Bowl Practice Report - 1/23 (Walt)
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Quarterbacks
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Running Backs
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Wide Receivers
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Tight Ends
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Offensive Linemen
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Defensive Linemen
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Linebackers
2012 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Defensive Backs
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