The Senior Bowl begins this week, with practises starting on Tuesday. The event has really grown in reputation recently. Top prospects want to go and compete, show what they can do and make an impression.
Here’s this week’s schedule (all times are CT):
Tuesday practise
13:00 – 14:30 (SOUTH)
15:00 – 4:300 (NORTH)
Wednesday practise
12:30 – 14:30 (NORTH)
15:00 – 17:00 (SOUTH)
Thursday practise
12:30 – 14:30 (NORTH)
15:00 – 17:00 (SOUTH)
Saturday game-day
Kick off 13:00
The Seahawks pay a lot of attention to the week in Mobile. In 2015 Tyler Lockett was fantastic. That clearly had an impact on Seattle’s move to trade up for him. Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Richard Sherman and K.J. Wright all competed at the Senior Bowl.
Last year, L.J. Collier, Marquise Blair and Gary Jennings all attended. Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin stood out and it’s no surprise both players had strong rookie seasons. Tytus Howard and Kaleb McGary propelled themselves into round one contention and several other players really enhanced their stock.
This is a key week. Future Seahawks players will be in Mobile. This is the first big event of a crucial off-season.
So what can we expect?
The South roster is loaded although it’s a shame that South Carolina’s Bryan Edwards and LSU’s Rashard Lawrence and Kristian Fulton are unable to attend.
The big thing for the Seahawks is clearly the trenches. I’d recommend watching the receivers because it’s such a strong class and it’s very likely they’ll draft a wide out at some point (probably in the first three rounds). However, their top priorities are elsewhere.
They might have to solve their key defensive needs in free agency because it’s not a great pass rush draft. It’s still worth watching the D-line groups to see who stands out. Equally, they might need to make savings elsewhere if they spend a lot of cap money on the defense. That could mean needing to reinforce the offensive line via the draft — of which there are multiple top prospects working out in Mobile.
I’ve re-posted our podcast with Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy at the top of the article. I also wanted to highlight a specific set of quotes.
The best bit of practise is definitely the 1v1 drills between the O-line and D-line. Here, Jim talks us through what scouts look for and offers an interesting insight into what drew the Seahawks initially to L.J. Collier:
When a guy has really heavy hands, whether it’s an O-lineman or a D-lineman, when he places his hands on someone, sometimes you can hear it. When you’re just watching tape you don’t get that stuff.
A lot of it is the mental make-up of a guy and the competitiveness and the mental toughness and you see a guy when he gets beat… and those O-line/D-line drills, they’re designed for the D-line to win. If you’re an O-lineman and you’re locking people up all week — that’s really hard to do. Guys are going to lose. They always take two reps back-to-back and you want to see body language and you want to see a guys face, check their facial expression and how they bounce back in that second rep and how do they battle?
Who’s getting after it? Who’s talking junk and who’s really competitive? I can use this example last year. L.J. Collier the Seahawks first round pick, that’s when Seattle really started to buy into L.J. was down here in Mobile — he was so competitive. Just getting after people. Not running his mouth, just being confident. That’s what Seattle looked for. They want alpha males. They want guys that get after people and have some dog in them and I remember last year L.J. was just getting after the offensive line group and Tom Cable stepped in and said something to him and he barked at Tom Cable and it was awesome. The Seattle guys were all looking at each other like, ‘this guy’s barking at Cable’.
Look out for the alpha’s on the field this week in Mobile.
Here’s a few notes on some of the key players attending the Senior Bowl…
North team
Lamar Jackson (CB, Nebraska)
A 6-3, 215lbs cornerback and former four-star recruit. He jumped a 36-inch vertical at SPARQ. Looks stiff in coverage so needs a good showing in Mobile to convince teams he has a future at corner at the next level.
Ashtyn Davis (S, California)
A former All-American hurdler who won the Pac-12 110m title by clocking a 13.50. He’s a great athlete and might even run in the 4.3/4.4 range at the combine. I thought his performance’s mixed between passive and bad.
Neville Gallimore (DT, Oklahoma)
Canadian lineman who dropped about 25lbs before the 2019 season. He can bench 500lbs and squat 800lbs. Reportedly he can run a 4.76 forty at 305lbs.
Leki Fotu (DT, Utah)
He was graded highly by PFF for his run defense (83.8) and he’s said to be a great athlete. However, teams are reportedly concerned by his willingness to flip the on/off switch.
Josh Uche (LB, Michigan)
Undersized SAM linebacker who had success as a pass rusher in 2019. Some people have gone OTT on Uche and it’s hard to imagine him as anything other than a situational rusher at the next level. That said, this is a good platform for him to excel and he should have a good week.
Bradlee Anae (DE, Utah)
His tape wasn’t particularly exciting and there have to be some concerns about his upside. This is a week for pass-rusher’s to come in and make a name for themselves. Let’s see if he can show something.
Nick Harris (C, Washington)
He’s not the biggest lineman at 6-1 and 302lbs but it simply doesn’t matter. When you watch him play his tenacity, power and intensity jumps off the screen. He was the best performer on the Washington line. He scored a respectable 90.6 at SPARQ.
Ben Brederson (G, Michigan)
PFF rated him as college football’s best pass-protecting guard. In 451 pass-protection snaps he allowed just seven hurries with no QB hits or sacks allowed. He’s a former four-star recruit who received interest from Alabama and Auburn before opting to go to Michigan.
Zack Baun (LB, Wisconsin)
Similar to Uche in that he gets a lot of love for his pass-rushing but at the next level he’ll likely be a SAM or 3-4 OLB and he’ll possibly only rush in certain situations.
Trey Adams (T, Washington)
He has first round talent and a first round frame. Injuries are the big issue here. The medical checks will likely determine his stock. A good Senior Bowl won’t hurt though.
Jordan Love (QB, Utah State)
He had a pretty horrible 2019 season and this is an opportunity to regain some momentum. Josh Allen propelled himself into the top-10 with a great week in Mobile. We’ll see if Love can do the same. He has first round potential.
Michael Pittman Jr (WR, USC)
He’s a bigger receiver and will be competing in the 2020 draft against quicker, more sudden wide-outs. He needs to show he can create easy separation and not need everything to be contested.
K.J. Hill (WR, Ohio State)
A 126.3 SPARQ athlete thanks mainly to his 3.93 short shuttle, Hill has the short-area quickness to be a real pain in coverage but he can also be inconsistent. He’ll need to show he has long-speed at the combine too.
South team
Jabari Zuniga (DE, Florida)
Had an injury-ravaged 2019 season. He’s 6-4, 265lbs but apparently has 7.5% body fat. He can bench 460lbs and is expected to manage 30 reps at 225lbs. Reportedly capable of a 7.03 three-cone. One to watch if he lasts in the draft.
Javon Kinlaw (DT, South Carolina)
One of the stars of the 2020 draft. Big, explosive, powerful, quick. He’s a disruptive force who can play inside/out and does his best work ploughing through interior linemen to collapse the pocket. A clear top-10 talent.
Raekwon Davis (DT, Alabama)
He hasn’t really taken a step forward in the last two years at Alabama but he’s still a 6-7, 305lbs monster who could really rise up the board with a big week in Mobile. He needs to play tough, win his reps and flash a mean streak.
Darrell Taylor (DE, Tennessee)
He’s had injuries and his tape was pretty mediocre. Yet there’s said to be athletic potential here so let’s see how he performs in the drills.
Jonathan Greenard (DE, Florida)
Had a terrific season at Florida, played through injuries and put up big numbers. However, reportedly he’s not expected to test well at all. Let’s see if he can flash a burst in the 1v1 drills.
Terrell Lewis (DE, Alabama)
Clearly talented but the injuries have taken a toll. He looks the part but health will always temper his stock. Let’s see if he can build momentum this off-season starting in Mobile. It’ll also be interesting to see his measurements.
Logan Stenberg (G, Kentucky)
He’s a pancake machine who dominates opponents with extreme physicality. He’s a punishing finisher and will hammer opponents to the turf, judo-toss them to the ground or plough them off the LOS. One to watch.
John Simpson (G, Clemson)
Very athletic and was even gifted an opportunity to score a rushing touchdown at Clemson. However, his feet are very busy and sometimes he tries to do too much. There’s a lot of athletic upside here though.
Lloyd Cushenberry (C, LSU)
A recent addition following LSU’s National Championship success. He’s steady away if fairly unspectacular. He’s competing against some really good center’s in this draft so needs a good week.
Prince Tega Wanogho (T, Auburn)
From Nigeria and a three-year starter. He’s 6-7 and 315lbs and can bench press 415lbs plus squat 560lbs. He reportedly can run a 4.95 forty and jump a 32-inch vertical. Underrated. One to watch.
Steven Montez (QB, Colorado)
He’s really talented with a great arm, mobility and size. He’s just so inconsistent. He could make a nice developmental QB for someone if he has a strong week here and interviews well.
Jalen Hurts (QB, Oklahoma)
One of the more high-profile players at the Senior Bowl but whether he has a NFL future remains to be seen. It’s hard to gauge where his stock is. It’s a big week for him.
Justin Herbert (QB, Oregon)
I’m not sure anyone can do more than Herbert this week to improve their stock. If he delivers a strong week of football he could turn into a top-10 lock. He has the size, the arm and the innovation.
Kyle Dugger (S, Lenoir Rhyne)
Discovered by Seahawks scout Ryan Florence last March, Dugger can reportedly manage a 40-inch vertical and a 4.4 forty. He has 33 1/8 inch arms and he’s 6-1 and 218lbs. He stood out at Lenoir Rhyne (and he should do) with big hits, highly athletic plays and major special teams value as a returner.
Lamical Perine (RB, Florida)
Played well for Florida but his athletic upside is the question mark. Does a good job fighting through tackles but lacks long-speed and explosive traits.
Eno Benjamin (RB, Arizona State)
Such a fun player to watch. Benjamin is tough, gets the job done and has nifty agility highlighted by a 4.10 short shuttle at SPARQ. He should have a really strong week and a good performance in the game.
Jared Pinkney (TE, Vanderbilt)
Touted by many as a potential first rounder before the season started, Pinkney and Vanderbilt never got going in 2019. This is a chance to regain some standing.
Harrison Bryant (TE, Florida Atlantic)
Named the best run-blocking tight end in college football by PFF. FAU running backs averaged more than 2.0 yards before contact when rushing around the tight end spot this season. One to watch.
Van Jefferson (WR, Florida)
There’s definite talent here and this is a good opportunity for Jefferson. Like everyone else, he needs to show the same ability Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin flashed a year ago to get open and make it look easy.
Brandon Aiyuk (WR, Arizona State)
Ranked by PFF as college football’s best runner of the post-route in 2019, Aiyuk is massively underrated by the media. Jim Nagy told us in the podcast that he was being graded higher than N’Keal Harry in NFL circles. Fantastic talent.
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Was it Gruden or Shannahan that had LJ Collier lined up at 3-tech during last years SR bowl?
If the Hakws re-sign Clowney I really hope the Hawks get Collier to bulk up at little and try him at 3Tech. They have Green already who can play 5 tech behind Clowney. I really don’t think he is twitchy enough to be an edge rusher but perhaps he could be a penetrating 3 tech. As mentioned above he has heavy hands and may be bettter suited as an interior guy.
+12
And I think thats what Pete said on his last presser.
Personally I’d prefer he stays off the edge. The one thing I really liked about him was his ability to get round the arc and use his heavy hands to engage/disengage. I want to see that harnessed somehow. Plus asking him to learn something completely new to me is a recipe for further anonymity. Rasheem Green has actually played inside at USC and I think he’d be better suited to that being bigger and longer. My hope for Collier is he just figures it out and can be a useful early down DE.
Kyle Shannahan is very much his father’s son.
Just get some war daddies up front, plug in day 3 & UDFAs at RB, watch ’em go for 1,000 yards, and get to work.
Definitely. Heavy draft capitol invested in those trenches.
On some teams your running back need only run through holes. On our team the running backs need to run through a m’fer’s face… Over & over & over
This Super Bowl features the two best offensive play callers / designers in the league IMO. Shanahan is a run focussed coach but the design of his running scheme is amazing. Always keeps teams off balance. I have liked him ever since I saw what he did with Matt Ryan and the Falcons and he seems to be taking it to another level with SF which really sucks.
Having him as their coach allows SF to spend thier $ on defense and then the Shanahan coach and scheme to offense to be productive.
With no Kristian Fulton, no Trevon Diggs, no Jeff Gladney, no Damon Arnette at the SR. bowl I’m looking to see if any of these under the radar corners step up.
This position group has as good a chance as any to push themselves up boards with good showings against these WRs
I was really hoping to get a look at Gladney and Arnette as guys who could come in an compete with Amani for that slot CB position.
I wanted to A&M WR Quartney Davis up against those guys and if he can breakout during these practices. Twitchy, great releases eats up space, can do a bit of everything.
Thanks so much for this Rob! Great work as always. This is one of my favourite weeks of the NFL season and your coverage always makes it that much better.
Thank you Trevor. And although we disagree occasionally, I appreciate your significant contribution to this community with your views on the Hawks and the draft.
Thanks Rob.
I’ll second that.
Do you think a trade for Fletcher Cox could be a possibility as the Eagles want to rebuild?
Will Everson Griffen really become a free agent? Can’t really imagine that he leaves the Vikings, he just took a pay cut to stay with them last year.
Heard Slay wants out of Detroit. Maybe Diggs is able to recruit him…
Do you think a trade for Fletcher Cox could be a possibility as the Eagles want to rebuild?
No.
Will Everson Griffen really become a free agent?
Yes. The Vikings currently have $-4,937,194 in cap space for 2020. They need to create room for a rookie class, injured reserve, retaining Anthony Harris and making other moves. They have to create cap space. Cutting Griffin immediately creates $13m. Cutting Xavier Rhodes will create another $8m. Those are the only two moves they can realistically make unless they want to trade Harrison Smith (which is extremely unlikely). They are in cap hell.
Chicago Bears are too. They have $149m committed to 22 players in 2021 and that does not include a QB.
And what’s more they traded 2 first round picks to get Mack so they have no emerging top talent coming online anytime soon.
The NFCN is the Packers’ to take.
Anytime I get frustrated with the Hawks I think of teams like the Bears. They spent massively in $ and draft capital for Mack, they spent in capital for Trubisky over Mahomes and Watson. They went and got an Andy Reid protégé to coach. And for one season all anyone could talk about was how amazing they were. Mack was the 2nd coming of Lawrence Taylor. Nagy won coach of the year.
Then they double doinked it in the playoffs, spent all offseason with the whole team watching the tape over and over again, missed the playoffs this year and to add insult to injury, they are watching Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.
And now, the credit card bill for all that wild spending is due. It gon’ get ugly folks.
Bears cap situation isn’t as dire as it seems.
Kyle long is retiring which is an $8 mil cap savings, cut Amukamara (8) and cordarelle Patterson (5) and that’s another 13 mil = 21 million plus the 7 million they already have.
Oh and I would definitely like to have Mack for 2 first round picks. Would you trade LJ Collier and Rashaad Penny for Mack?
Personally am very interested in watching these players for the Hawks: K.J. Hill, Gallimore, Harrison Bryant, Stenberg, Florida DEs, and Harris.
Hill I am expecting a similar week as McLaurin last year.
Gallimore looks like a beast.
I haven’t seen any Bryant, but eager to see after looking at stats and his blocking rank.
Stenberg has me falling for every time I see what you have to say about him Rob.
Florida DEs, one has the production, one has the talent. Could be a blessing Zuniga having a down year, allowing us to grab him later than expected.
And Harris I haven’t seen, but also like what has been said. I also think the height may be a low key advantage with Russ.
Cal S Ashtyn Davis also not practicing or playing.
I’m very, very curious to see where these coaches have Lenoir-Rhyne S Kyle Dugger playing.
Davis will get drafted because he will test well.
His tape is UDFA level though.
Homerun, per usual Rob. I’ve been thinking about potential trade options and while unlikely, I don’t think it’s impossible; but what about a trade for Joey Bosa?
Contract year. Rebuilding team. Would a 1st and a 2021 3rd rounder do it? Maybe even offer a guy like Collier in the package?
There are already talks of a holdout – I can’t even imagine a front of Clowney-Ford-Reed-Bosa. Find a few complimentary pieces and you might be cooking with gas on the pass rush. Just a thought but wanted your take on it.
Also, the more I look at this draft – I think this year I’d like to see another trade down in the the late 30s, recoup another 3rd rounder (2-2-2-3-3). Sit tight and get 5 picks in the 38-100 range. And don’t get cute after that initial trade down – leverage the other picks and players to move up and secure a guy (I mean a modest move up…like the DK trade last year).
I can’t see it. The Chargers are trying to get people to come to LA to watch the games. Trading away your best player is not a good starting point. If anything I’d expect them to be flashy and aggressive this off-season. Whether that’s signing Tom Brady, trading for Cam Newton or making a big move to draft a QB.
I wish it would be possible but I can’t imagine the Chargers even answering the phone. It’d probably take two first rounders I think — similar to the Khalil Mack trade. And it’ll be hard to justify paying Clowney and Bosa both top-tier money as opposed to Clowney and then a second-tier contract for a partner.
Makes sense. Just saw an article about him holding out and thought I’d throw it out there.
If he holds out and makes it messy it becomes more possible. But even then we’re talking about a Khalil Mack deal.
Would definitely take a couple rounders to get him. He’s such a stud. That’d rank up there with getting Jimmy Graham (though it didn’t cost two first rounders to get him – though it did take a one and the glue to our interior OL).
Incredible talent. Putting Clowney and Bosa on the field might, in one swoop, solve the entire problem for this defense. That’s a scary proposition. But it’d mean paying two players on your roster a combined $45m and will probably cost two first round picks to do it — maybe more.
That would for sure be a lot of coin for two players. I would trade two first round picks for Bosa in a heart beat. I cant believe he has been in the league for 4 years already. Reading some of the stuff that has been going on with him and the Chargers make me think this could be possible. Not sure if you just try for him and maybe he takes Clowney’s spot or try to get both of them. It would be a very bold move for sure.
The only vague possibility of it happening would be if he says he’s holding out and demands a trade and it gets messy. He’d have to make the situation untenable like Jalen Ramsey did. Even then, you’d have to be willing to give up multiple picks and a massive salary.
And trading your best player right when you’re moving into a new stadium and are moving on from your legendary QB would be disastrous for that franchise. He also has no leverage because he’ll have to play at some point in 2020 and they can tag him. So while Bosa in Seattle is an amazing thought it’s highly unlikely.
This Chargers ownership has completely torched their franchise and trademark. People will not come, regardless what they do, to not support this self-entitled crop.
They should never have left SD. And even if, they would have been a far better choice for Las Vegas.
Maybe so. That doesn’t mean they’ll give up and give away their best players though.
But that could mean players make their own choices.
Well until he gets to choose to cancel his contract or banish the franchise tag, he will be fairly limited in what he can choose to do.
Will 2020 see the inaugural SDB mock draft competition Mr. Rob?
Thanks for all the passion & the hard work! Between you, V12, Sea Mode, Trevor & others we get the boiled down info on so many potential Seahawks. It makes the post holiday, post Hawk season way more enriched & fun.
I’m not against a mock draft competition I’m just not sure I’ve got the time to invest in it.
Interesting thought @DC. May be we can standard list where we can list out by Players Seahwaks will draft irrespective to draft order. List based on position i.e. WR, OL, DL, TE etc.
Rob is already on roll with list of players, and some might remember all those articles. Imagine on Draft day we have this list handy :). Over the period based on transactions we can keep changing these two list.
Yeah, understood. Maybe it could be set up as a guest post or a ‘cut & paste’ where you can stay as minimally involved as you like.. I’ll email you down the road a bit with some ideas to keep it as simple as possible as far as rules, scoring & such & take it from there. We’ll keep you focused on the ongoing draft and leave the mock games & tallying to the goof balls.
A good and user-friendly mock draft machine
https://thedraftnetwork.com/mock-draft-machine
They are currently in the process of updating player profiles, so results could be mixed.
Rob,
Great article as usual, I have two part question related to Special team
1) How do you rate Special team state for hawks? Did we saw progress we expecting in 2019 season?
2)Recent years we saw # of injuries to starter, is it time when Hawks should not rely only special team capability but also able to replace starter in case required.
1. Per DVOA Seattle’s special teams improved their ranking from #24 in 2018 to #20 in 2019. So marginal improvement. Hopefully the younger players learn from their experience because Seattle needs better kick coverage.
2. I think the Seahawks are right to place a high priority on ST. The better teams do and I have no issue with it personally.
Thank you Rob. Do you see hawks bringing competition for kicker Meyers? He did okay in my opinion. probably he must be average #18 over all kicker
No. It would basically cost Myers’ entire salary to cut him in 2020. He is the unquestioned starter to begin the season.
Both kickers performed better in the second half. Makes me think Dickson had something bothering him for the early, and possibly all of the season.
Tyre Phillips – Left tackle from Mississippi State is one I am excited to see. Looked fantastic this year and is a big dude 6’5″ 345. Wanna see how he matches up in one vs ones.
I wanted to find the full game because he dominated in it. This is all I could find. He’s probabmy the most physical receiver in this class. 30 broken tackles in 59 catches. You talk about dogs. Unique.
Tennessee WR Jajuan Jennings (6’3, 215 lbs.)
https://youtu.be/W7s2pdMBCcs
Brandon Marshall 2.0?
Not a bad comp. For me he has an Anquan Boldin like edge to him.
Someone is not only getting an elite talent, but an incredible human being in Javon Kinlaw. That backstory is just unreal.
One of my favorite prospects this year. A dude you’d take a bullet for.
He is going to be special I think and hope.
Pretty rare for a guy to receive a round of applause during the Sr bowl pressers.
Kinlaw (about those concerned with his stats): just watch the tape. Stats aren’t everything.
My man!
Kinlaw: I want to show young men it’s ok to be a good father
Kinlaw: I like to go through people. Point A to point B
Kinlaw said people kept stressing to him he didn’t need to go to the SR bowl. But he kept stating how important competition is to him.
Kinlaw said in JUCO he used to run with the linemen. He’d outrun em so bad that he’d turn and run backwards
Yep he’s a top-12 lock.
Just for fun, do we have some examples, when SDB community predicted a quite narrow draft pick range for a player, but he just fell down a lot more?
Been my favorite player in CFB all season. I’m mildly obsessed with him.
My tier targets for the Seahawks at the receiver position
Tier 1: would be a dream to get
K.J. Hamler
Jalen Reagor
Brandon Aiyuk
Tier 2:
Bryan Edwards
Justin Jefferson
Tier 3:
K.J. Hill
Van Jefferson
Devin Duvernay
Honestly if a player like Cesar Ruiz somehow falls to 27, I would pick him. Since the draft is full of talent at the receiver position, they can afford to pick a position of need (most likely O Line since D Line should be addressed in FA) and then draft a receiver in the 2nd or 3rd round. If Ruiz, Hamler (most likely not to be there), Reagor, Aiyuk are not there, then they could trade back.
Any of the three you have in your first group would be awesome impact #3 WR with Locket and Metcalf plus have great special teams value.
I really like Aiyuk or Reagor with Lockett and Metcalf. It’s interesting that Pauline reported Reagor may fall in the draft, but I have no problem with that 😉
Been thinking a lot about C position and here’s the thing: it’s not really a need. SEA already have a good C already. If Britt hadn’t been injured, we wouldn’t even be talking about the position this offseason.
Yes he has an injury but it’s a standard ACL tear. Medical science has evolved to the point where torn ACLs can be repaired completely, and often performance is enhanced post surgery because of targeted physical therapy and a fire in the belly to get whole again.
Take advantage of the situation to “restructure” his deal. Can’t actually restructure for cap savings, so instead cut him and resign him to the exact same deal (3Y/$27M), basically resetting the 2020 cap hit to 2018’s level, which is $6M ($2M less than it will be under the current deal). They could even lower the 2020 cap hit by prorating his bonus on years 2 and 3 only (saving another $3M).
Either way, and notwithstanding how promising a prospect Ruiz is, retaining Britt is a better, safer move. He’s a seasoned pro playing his best football, wheresa Ruiz would be a stone cold rookie. And he’s the current leader of the OL, with all the continuity that comes with that role. And finally, it means SEA don’t have to spend their first pick on a position that isn’t really a need.
Anyway, just my opinion.
You might as well just extend him then? You can lower his cap hit the same way.
I read somewhere his cap hit for 2020 can only be lowered by cutting and resigning him. I wish I could cite the source. If I’m wrong someone please correct me.
Yes I agree, Pete himself said he doesn’t want much of a change on the offensive line.
Unless Im missing something Im pretty sure that isnt right. They cant really restructure his contract because he only has one year left but they could extend him to lower it. For example they could just extend him for say two years $18 million basically making it a 3 year deal worth $26.5 million as he has $8.5 million left on this one. Then lets say they give him a $6 mill signing bonus and a base of say $3 million ($9 million guaranteed) and his cap hit would go from $11,416,668 down to about $7.9 million. Personally I only see them doing this if they have to create more space for a certain player.
No I think you’re right. For some reason I was a year behind on Britt’s contract. I thought he had 2 years left. But the more I think about what I read, I believe the prorated portion of his bonus for 2020 (about $3M) can be voided and saved off the cap if he’s cut instead of extended.
Makes the most sense to cut him and resign him for the 2020 season only. That way he can use the season to reestablish his market for his third, and presumably biggest, pro contract, while SEA gets him for the season at a lower cap hit.
First piece from Pauline
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/latest-nfl-news-and-rumors-from-mobile-at-the-2020-senior-bowl/
Names three players I repeatedly called upon:
1)
Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
“The name I continue to hear from the offensive line that could move into round”
2)
Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
“Several teams already grade Trautman as the top tight end from the senior class and have stamped him with a second-round grade.”
3)
Evan Weaver, LB, Cal
“He looks every bit the part of the tough, no-nonsense linebacker he is on the field.”
Have to say, well deserved by any of those players.
What’s next? Charlie Heck flattening the souths pass rush?
Have to search other late round targets.
Rob, first time here, just have to state that your input, analysis and writing have made a huge impression with me. Great stuff man! Been reading sports writers for 50 years and your stuff is the best quality I’ve seen! On that note, i feel that the Offensive as a whole, if some players can come back and stay healthy (a big if I know) is pretty set but all year our defensive just couldn’t quite hang.
What position do you think is the most important on D to upgrade initially? IMHO pass-rusher then CB. Thanks again, you have reaffirmed my belief that there are intelligent sports pundits out there, at least one.
Appreciate it, thanks for reading.
I think the D-line is the major need. Speed and pass rush.
Excellent information Rob! Thanks a ton!
Jeremiah knows. SEA need to add speed, particularly on defense (there’s a fair amount of speed on offense already)
DL, WR, OL, LB are most likely for our 1st pick IMO. DT and LB are wildcards. 2 months till free agency.. time to get into this class.
GO CHIEFS
Other players I’m looking forward to seeing are:
Jeremy Chin – S – North
Alton Robinson – DE – North
Matt Peart – OT – North
Darnay Holmes – CB – South
Rob thank you for article I must tell I really like Ben Brederson the more I see the more I like thank you bringing to my attention. Michigan had a impressive offense line. Ben tape is really good if you had to predict mid second round do you think he could fall to bottom of round 2
+1 for Alton Robinson
Really explosive get-off and real length. Lots to work with.
Is Alex Highsmith playing in this game? Any body have a good look at him? I’m really interested in him and it will be interesting to see what he runs. Maybe he can be the new Avril
It’s a poor draft for EDGE/DE, but fairly deep at LB.
Isaiah Simmons, Kenneth Murray, Patrick Queen, Zach Baun, Logan Wilson and Malik Harrison are quality prospects. Simmons will go top 12, maybe top10.
But Murray might last to 27. Queen might be available in R2 after a trade down from 27.
I know EDGE/DL is a position of greater need, but the draft is deeper at LB, and I feel like SEA’s LB corps needs an injection of speed that won’t be solved by Barton or BBK.
Logan Wilson gets a lot of love from scouts. He reminds me of Penn St Sean Lee.
When we are speaking about LBs…
https://twitter.com/hawkschronicle/status/1219392390693187584?s=19
710 cross talk talked about the need for a mis-match weapon on the Seahawks offense.
RB or WR…. who had extreme speed and quickness… who can stretch the defense laterally and keep LBs occupied. More or less, they would be more effective rushing the ball and making play action passes even more deadly. Think of it as Percy Harvin, without the baggage. I’m not sure if Brandon Aiyuk (WR, Arizona State) fits this type of player, but could be a much higher drafted player than many are expecting (1st round).
Some interesting tidbits from Jim Nagy:
Said A&M WR Quartney Davis is in for a big week. Hr’s going to ‘open it up’
Comps UCONN OT Matt Peart to D’Brickashaw Ferguson. Said he won’t go top 5 like him.
Everyone will soon know the name of Purdue TE Brycen Hopkins.
Tennessee WR Jajuan Jennings is a junkyard dog. Just get the ball in his hands. He’s different from any player in this class.
‘Bama’s Terrell Lewis. His stock will depend on if his medicals check out, he’s a top 15 talent.
Justin Herbert is probably the smartest guy there.
Brandon Aiyuk is a 1st rounder. Everyone he’s talked to has him graded equal to or higher than N’Keal Harry.
South Carolina St. OT Alex Taylor is really raw but has an 88 in. wingspan. Has things you just can’t coach. He’s really raw, but there’s no reasob why he can’t become a starting LT.
He expects Houston OT Josh Jones to be a 1st rounder with where he’s at right now.
Last year 10 guys from the SR bowl went in the 1st round, which was record-setting. Expects it to be stronger this year. 👀
And we’re going to get some behind the scenes stuff this year. Cincy HC and HC of the South team Zac Taylor is going to be letting some cameras in.
I’ve gotta be honest, even without the injury history I dont see Lewis as a top 15 talent.
SDB already knows Brycen Hopkins’ name… Made sure of that!
The TE name flying under the radar is Oregon’s Jacob Breeland. Hopefully his injury keeps him out of the spotlight and we can get a steal.
(double post because accidentally posted as a reply)
First piece from Pauline
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/latest-nfl-news-and-rumors-from-mobile-at-the-2020-senior-bowl/
Names three players I repeatedly called upon:
1)
Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
“The name I continue to hear from the offensive line that could move into round”
2)
Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
“Several teams already grade Trautman as the top tight end from the senior class and have stamped him with a second-round grade.”
3)
Evan Weaver, LB, Cal
“He looks every bit the part of the tough, no-nonsense linebacker he is on the field.”
Have to say, well deserved by any of those players.
What’s next? Charlie Heck flattening the souths pass rush?
Have to search other late round targets.
Shaq Griffin to Pro Bowl in Sherman’s place. Replacement well done, Hawks! That’s awesome for him.
He and his brother are also super bright personalities for recruiting potential FAs, so even better.
The Draft Network
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1h
#Florida WR Van Jefferson
HT: 6-1
WT: 197
Arms: 32 1/8”
Hands: 9 1/8”
#SeniorBowl
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1h
#Alabama DL Anfernee Jennings
HT: 6-1
WT: 252
Arms: 32 3/4”
Hands: 9 3/8”
#SeniorBowl
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1h
#Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings
HT: 6-3
WT: 206
Arms: 32 7/8”
Hands: 9”
#SeniorBowl
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1h
#Texas WR Collin Johnson
HT: 6-5
WT: 221
Arms: 32 7/8”
Hands: 8 3/4”
#SeniorBowl
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1h
#OleMisa DL Benito Jones
HT: 6-1
WT: 321
Arms: 32 3/4”
Hands: 9 3/4”
#SeniorBowl
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1h
#SouthCarolina DL Javon Kinlaw
HT: 6-5
WT: 315
Arms: 34 5/8”
Hands: 10 1/8”
#SeniorBowl
3
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59m
#LSU OL Damien Lewis
HT: 6-2
WT: 329
Arms: 33 3/8”
Hands: 10”
#SeniorBowl
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58m
#Alabama DL Terrell Lewis
HT: 6-5
WT: 258
Arms: 34 1/8”
Hands: 10”
#SeniorBowl
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57m
#OhioState WR Austin Mack
HT: 6-1
WT: 212
Arms: 33”
Hands: 10”
#SeniorBowl
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7
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57m
#Alabama S Jared Mayden
HT: 5-11
WT: 201
Arms: 31 7/8”
Hands: 8 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
9
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30m
#TCU RB Darius Anderson
HT: 5-10
WT: 195
Arms: 31”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
8
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29m
#GeorgiaSouthern K Tyler Bass
HT: 5-10
WT: 183
Arms: 29”
Hands: 8 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
4
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29m
#WakeForest CB Essang Bassey
HT: 5-9
WT: 191
Arms: 31”
Hands: 7 7/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
7
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28m
#Wisconsin LB Zack Baun
HT: 6-2
WT: 240
Arms: 31 1/8”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
4
13
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28m
#Utah LB Francis Bernard
HT: 6-4
WT: 230
Arms: 31 5/8”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
12
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27m
#Michigan OL Ben Bredeson
HT: 6-4
WT: 316
Arms: 31 1/2”
Hands: 10”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
7
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27m
#Utah S Terrell Burgess
HT: 5-11
WT: 192
Arms: 30”
Hands: 9 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
9
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26m
#SouthernIllinois DB Jeremy Chin
HT: 6-3
WT: 219
Arms: 32”
Hands: 9 1/2”
#SeniorBowl
2
4
12
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25m
#NotreDame WR Chase Claypool
HT: 6-4
WT: 229
Arms: 33 1/8”
Hands: 10”
#SeniorBowl
1
9
14
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25m
#Minnesota LB Carter Coughlin
HT: 6-3
WT: 234
Arms: 31 1/4”
Hands: 9 1/4”
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13m
#OhioState OL Jonah Jackson
HT: 6-3
WT: 310
Arms: 32 7/8”
Hands: 10”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
6
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12m
#Nebraska DB Lamar Jackson
HT: 6-2
WT: 206
Arms: 32 1/8”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
2
3
11
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12m
#Houston OL Josh Jones
HT: 6-5
WT: 311
Arms: 33 5/8”
Hands: 10 1/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
6
15
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11m
#UCLA RB Joshua Kelley
HT: 5-10
WT: 214
Arms: 32 3/8”
Hands: 9 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
5
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11m
#UtahState QB Jordan Love
HT: 6-3
WT: 223
Arms: 33 1/8”
Hands: 10 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
3
10
19
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10m
#Aggies P Braden Mann
HT: 5-11
WT: 197
Arms: 29 3/4”
Hands: 9 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
6
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10m
#Michigan TE Sean McKeon
HT: 6-5
WT: 238
Arms: 33 3/8”
Hands: 9 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
1
2
4
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9m
#WVU OL Colton McKivitz
HT: 6-6
WT: 304
Arms: 33 1/4”
Hands: 10 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
3
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8m
#Michigan DB Josh Metellus
HT: 5-11
WT: 210
Arms: 32 1/4”
Hands: 10 1/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
3
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8m
#Baylor WR Denzel Mims
HT: 6-2
WT: 206
Arms: 33 1/4”
Hands: 9 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
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6m
#Michigan QB Shea Patterson
HT: 6-1
WT: 204
Arms: 29 3/8”
Hands: 9 1/4”
#SeniorBowl
2
3
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5m
#UConn OT Matthew Peart
HT: 6-6
WT: 310
Arms: 35 1/8”
Hands: 9 3/4”
#SeniorBowl
1
2
9
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5m
#USC WR Michael Pittman Jr.
HT: 6-3
WT: 219
Arms: 32 3/8”
Hands: 9 1/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
10
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4m
#NotreDame DB Troy Pride Jr:
HT: 5-11
WT: 193
Arms: 31 3/8”
Hands: 8 3/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
4
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4m
#SMU WR James Proche
HT: 5-10
WT: 196
Arms: 30 1/8”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
4
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3m
#Syracuse DL Alton Robinson
HT: 6-3
WT: 259
Arms: 32 1/8”
Hands: 9 1/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
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2m
#UNC DL Jason Strowbridge
HT: 6-4
WT: 267
Arms: 32 7/8
Hands: 9 7/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
5
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2m
#PortlandState TE Charlie Taumoepeau
HT: 6-2
WT: 244
Arms: 32 1/2”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
3
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1m
#Dayton TE Adam Trautman
HT: 6-5
WT: 251
Arms: 32 1/2”
Hands: 9 5/8”
#SeniorBowl
1
1
2
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1m
#Michigan DL Josh Uche
HT: 6-1
WT: 241
Arms: 33 1/4”
Hands: 9 1/2”
#SeniorBowl
1
2
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37s
#Cal LB Evan Weaver
HT: 6-2
WT: 234
Arms: 32 3/8”
Hands: 9 3/8”
#SeniorBowl
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Why don’t you just look at the table here?
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-senior-bowl-weigh-in-measurements/
Ya, I’m sorry. I didn’t think it through. I just thought it would be helpful it the measurements were in one place, but in hindsight I should have just shared a link.
Early 32″ arm length DB club entries:
(reminder we also like 77.5″ wingspan; qualifiers marked with *)
From Senior Bowl:
*S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir Rhyne, 6006, 217, 10 1/8 hand, 32 3/4 arm, 78 wing
*DB Reggie Robinson II, Tulsa, 6010, 202, 8 1/4 hand, 32 3/8 arm, 76 3/8 wing
CB Michael Ojemudia, Iowa, 6002, 199, 9 hand, 32 1/8 arm, 77 1/8 wing
*CB Lamar Jackson, Nebraska, 6022, 206, 9 5/8 hand, 32 1/8 arm, 78 wing
S Josh Metellus Michigan, 5111, 210, 10 1/8 hand, 32 1/8 arm, 75 wing
S Jalen Elliott, Notre Dame, 6004, 205, 9 1/8 hand, 32 arm, 76 5/8 wing
S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois, 6031, 219, 9 1/2 hand, 32 arm, 77 wing
S Brian Cole II, Mississippi State, 6017, 205, 10 hand, 3200 arm, 76 1/8 wing
and two guys just an 1/8 of an inch off on arm length with size for slot/hybrid:
CB Kindle Vildor, Georgia Southern, 5010 185 9 hand, 31 7/8 arm, 74 5/8 wing
S Jared Mayden, Alabama, 5117, 201, 8 5/8 hand, 31 7/8 arm, 75 wing
From Shrine Game:
CB Lavert Hill, Michigan, 5096, 185, 8 1/2 hand, 32 3/4 arm, 74 1/2 wing
*S David Dowell, Michigan St., 6000, 199, 9 1/8 hand, 32 1/2 arm, 80 wing
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, Florida International, 6002, 183, 9 1/2 hand, 32 arm, 74 7/8 wing
CB Nevelle Clarke, Central Florida, 6007, 179, 9 1/4 hand, 32 arm, 76 7/8 wing
Gonna include guys with decent wingspans who were over 31.5″ arm length, because Shrine game measurements tend to run a bit shorter than Senior Bowl/Combine:
CB Kieth Washington II, West Virginia, 6003, 175, 9 1/2 hand, 31 7/8 arm, 74 7/8 wing
CB Luq Barcoo, San Diego St., 6001, 172, 9 hand, 31 3/4 arm, 76 1/8 wing
S Patrick Nelson, S.M.U., 5111, 213, 9 1/4 hand, 31 3/4 arm, 77 wing
S Jeremiah Dinson, Auburn, 5111, 189, 9 1/2 hand, 31 5/8 arm, 76 1/8 wing
My Thoughts
– You can definitely notice Jim Nagy’s stamp on the Senior Bowl scouting. Prioritizing lots of guys who hit the 32″ mark.
– My guys Dane Jackson and Essang Bassey are pretty small. 😢 Could still be considered for slot, I guess.
– Good wingspan is hard to come by. Only 4 true qualifiers for the Seahawks’ 32 arm, 77.5 wing threshold: Kyle Dugger, Reggie Robinson, Lamar Jackson, David Dowell (and only Jackson is listed as a CB).
– Let me know if you find any that I missed and I will try to keep the list running throughout draft season.
– Let us all know if you check into any guys on the list and like their game!
Edge Terrell Lewis met all the measurable tests and his injury history could push him into range for the Seahawks. If he runs a 10-yard split in the 1.50s he could be in the discussion.
Guys: When the Seahawks defeated the Broncos in the Super in addition to Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett the Hawks also had Chris Clemons. The Hawks could use three pass rushers. In the Super when Malcom Smith had the interception return of a touchdown Chris Clemons was part of th pressure on Manning that forced the weak throw.
So I would love to see the Hawks sign three pass rushers. And then hope that either L. C. Collier/Rasheem Green could be another pass rusher.