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More from Mobile … The QBs sucked up most of the air at the Senior Bowl, but there were in fact a relatively large number of really good performances at other positions this week in Mobile. Indeed, a pretty good case can be made that the best player in Mobile this week was Georgia OG Isaiah Wynn. Read… Read More »

To QB or not to QB … From the moment the first players arrived in Mobile earlier this week, the big story at this year’s Senior Bowl was always going to be how QBs Josh Allen of Wyoming and Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield, two of the top overall prospects overall for the upcoming draft, were going to fare as… Read More »

Pigskin posts final practice report from Mobile … It will be a quiet day in Mobile today as players at the Senior Bowl rest up for tomorrow’s actual game. Practice wrapped up yesterday with the second of two days of practice in full pads and GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette, who is on the ground in Mobile,… Read More »

Pigskin posts from Mobile; part deux … Day two – the first in full pads – is in the books at the Senior Bowl and GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette, who is on the ground in Mobile, weighs in with his comments on day’s action at the Senior Bowl.

Early thoughts on North Senior Bowl practice … We’ll find out more when GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemdette files his full report on today’s Senior Bowl practice sessions, but the #1 takeaway from what we saw via the TV coverage is that it was not a good at all for Wyoming QB Josh Allen. No question Allen… Read More »

Mayfield measures up as Senior Bowl continues … Because Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield didn’t arrive at this week’s Senior Bowl in Mobile until early Tuesday afternoon, he missed the morning official weigh-in, his measurements were taken after yesterday’s practice sessions. In the end, Mayfield officially measured in at 6-0 3/8 and 216 pounds. While that’s ot real tall… Read More »

Pigskin posts from Mobile … Day one is in the books at the Senior Bowl in Mobile after today’s weigh-in and measurement session, as well as the first practices for both teams. In fact, the real action on the field starts tomorrow as today’s sessions were held in shells. Here are GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette’s comments… Read More »

Breaking news!! Mayfield in uniform at Senior Bowl … Given that Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield’s arrival in Mobile today for the start of Senior Bowl practices has been treated more like that of a rock star than a draft process, we thought that this needed a breaking news headline all of its own!! However, Mayfield, whose arrival in… Read More »

Senior Bowl weigh-in report … As noted earlier, the main attraction at today’s measurement session at the Senior Bowl in Mobile wasn’t there as Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield’s arrival in Mobile was delayed by an undisclosed family issue. However, Mayfield has arrived in Mobile and is expected to be on the field when the North team practices later… Read More »

Senior Bowl weigh-in results … Senior Bowl week got underway this morning with the measurement and weigh-ins sessions for both the North and South teams. Long-time GBN friend Scott Wright of NFL Draft Countdown kindly sent us a file with all the results. Unfortunately, though, the main attraction at today’s measurement session wasn’t there as Oklahoma QB Baker… Read More »

Mayfield late arrival in Mobile … The Senior Bowl is reporting that Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield will only arrive in Mobile later this morning as he has been delayed because of a family matter. As a result, Mayfield will miss this morning’s weigh-in session where everybody was hoping to final find out just how tall he actually is.… Read More »

Senior Bowl set to get underway … Many of the top prospects for the 2018 draft, as well as just about anybody whose anybody in the NFL scouting community, are gathering in Mobile as we speak for the annual Senior Bowl. Things get underway bright and early tomorrow with the measurement and weigh-ins of all the players. Then… Read More »

Playoff losses leaves Jags with 29th pick, Vikes at #30 … As a result of today’s playoff losses in their respective conference championship games, Jacksonville will have the 29th pick in each round of the 2018 draft, while Minnesota will select 30th in every round. The final two picks will go to the winner and loser of the… Read More »

Big Ugly Shrine review … One of the recurring themes of the all-star game regime is that NFL teams put considerably more stock in what they see during the week;s practice sessions than what happens in the actual game. In fact, scouts are as rare as hen’s teeth at the actual game. That said, there is still stuff… Read More »

Pigskin picks All-Practice Shrine team … With the players at this week’s East-West Shrine all-star game resting up for tomorrow’s actual game, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette weighs in with his picks for the Shriners’ All-Practice team. Remember that for the most part NFL teams put a whole lot more stock in what players do during the… Read More »

NFL announces record number of underclassmen in draft … The NFL announced this afternoon that a total of 106 college underclassmen have been granted special eligibility for the 2018 draft. That sets a new record for early entrants, breaking the mark of 98 set in 2014. The past two seasons, there were 95 and 96 in 2017 and… Read More »

Dispatches from St Pete, Part III … Practices at the East-West Shrine in St. Petersburg were largely walk-throughs earlier today. However, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette, who is on the ground in St. Pete, sends this report on yesterday’s practice sessions, the final full sessions for both teams prior to Saturday’s actual game.

QB Rudolph out of Senior Bowl … Next week’s Senior Bowl took a bit of a hit with news that star Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph will not be able to participate in on-field activities because of a sprained foot. Rudolph will be replaced on the roster by Nebraska QB Tanner Lee. Rudolph, a prolific passer at Oklahoma… Read More »

Window closing for declared underclassmen … The 72-hour window of opportunity for any underclassmen who applied to the NFL for early entry to this year’s draft if they have not signed with an agent or otherwise received any inappropriate benefits closes at midnight tonight. Once the grace period ends, the NFL will announce the final list of underclassmen… Read More »

Clemson DT Wilkins opts to stick with school … Clemson junior DT Christian Wilkins, a potential top 10-15 prospect had he entered the draft, has indicated that he will be returning to school for his senior season.

UGA LB Smith into draft … With today’s deadline looming, Georgia junior LB Roquan Smith has announced that he will be entering the 2018 draft where he figures to be a mid-to-late opening round selection.

Major star game sched set to start … The pre-draft process kicks into a higher gear this week with two the three major all-star games set to get underway tomorrow with the East-West Shrine Classic and the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl both set to open practice sessions. The Shrine game is back in St. Petersburg with a solid roster… Read More »

Pigskin picks and pokes bowl standouts; Part Deux … With the regular college bowls in the books, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette has documented a number of players who stood out during the latter bowl games with an eye toward the 2018 draft.

Three more juniors declare … While the NFL was deciding its conference finalists, three more juniors declared their intention to enter the 2018 draft including Marshall QB Chase Litton, Western Kentucky OLB Joel Iyiegbuniwe and Purdue DT Eddy Wilson. Litton is 6-6, 232-pound picket passer who could figure something of a sleeper at the upcoming draft; Litton threw… Read More »