Wrapping up the Week in Mobile; Risers and Fallers on Offense

With football activities wrapping up in Mobile, Alabama this week, JetNation.com takes a look at some of the risers and fallers from both rosters.

Quarterbacks:

While Bo Nix and Michael Penix came down to Mobile as the top passers on either roster, neither blew scouts away as they were inconsistent at best.  Spencer Rattler got off to a  lukewarm start but played well enough to win the game’s MVP award.

However, it was underdog quarterback Carter Bradley may have helped himself more than any other signal caller.

The local product who played his college football at the University of South Alabama didn’t look the least bit overwhelmed, made quick decisions and took what the defense gave him.  There’s  a good chance Bradley elevated himself from likely UDFA to day 3 pick.

Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman got plenty of action on game day but was wildly inaccurate.  Already viewed as a day three pick, Hartman may not hear his name called come draft time.

Running Backs:

Emani Bailey was the most productive running back in the Senior Bowl as he carried the ball 10 times for 53 yards but the best back in Mobile was Marshawn Lloyd who showed off his ability to cut on a dime and change directions to get defenders out of position.

Other backs who flashed were Ray Davis of Kentucky, Rasheen Ali of Marshall and Kimani Vidal of Troy.  Ali left early due to a torn biceps tendon but in his short stay showed off some very impressive big play ability as a runner and receiver.

Marshall RB Rasheen Ali, who impressed early in Senior Bowl practices, suffered a ruptured biceps tendon that will require surgery, per sources.

Ali faces a four- to six-month recovery. He should be ready for the 2024 season. pic.twitter.com/KIJ7M3BcyF

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 1, 2024

Wide Receivers:

As has become an annual occurrence with wide receivers, yet another talented group was present in Mobile.

Roman Wilson of Michigan, Ricky Pearsall of Florida and Ladd McConkey garnered the most attention leading up to the game.  Only McConkey would play on Saturday and his teammate Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint also impressed all week and scored the games first touchdown today.

Underdog Luke McCaffrey came in with plenty to prove and did not disappoint.  McCaffrey showed sticky hands during the week and on game day while also putting in plenty of work as a blocker.

@RiceFootball WR Luke McCaffrey talks to @JetsPicks about moving from QB to WR and aspects of his game that are similar to his father, Ed McCaffrey. pic.twitter.com/6RrYiebjTx

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) February 1, 2024

One receiver whose stock may have taken a hit was North Carolina’s Devontez Walker who struggled with drops through the three days of practice and than failed to haul in multiple catchable passes on game day.

Tight Ends:

Brevyn Spann-Ford’s checks in at 6′ 6” 267 and uses every bit of it to dominate as a blocker and out-muscle opposing defensive backs.  AJ Barner stood out through the first couple of practices despite a short lapse that saw him drop a pair of passes.

Penn State’s Theo Johnson also showed off better than expected movement skills in creating separation as a receiver.

Offensive Line:

Tons of talent in this group which is good news for the Jets who will be looking for help both inside and outside in the trenches.

Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson was arguably the top lineman of the week which is pretty impressive for a 20-year-old.  At tackle there was plenty of praise for Oregon State’s Taliese Fuaga, Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton, Houston’s Patrick Paul and Javon Foster of Missouri.

It was a rough week for centers Beaux Limmer and Tanner Bortolini who were inconsistent and at times overwhelmed.

Glenn Naughton

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