Insider notes on Tyler Guyton’s rising stock, Quinyon Mitchell’s chances of getting drafted on Day 1

The primary day of Senior Bowl follow for 2024 is within the books, and we discovered so much Tuesday. April’s draft is meant to be particularly sturdy alongside the offensive line, and several other blockers carried out brilliantly Tuesday.

A lot of defenders additionally stood out, as did a middle-round receiver from Louisville. Listed here are seven gamers who impressed NFL decision-makers after the primary day of follow in Cellular.

Notes on Tyler Guyton, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Quinyon Mitchell, and extra

Jackson Powers-Johnson/IOL/Oregon:

Powers-Johnson arrived in Cellular graded because the top-rated middle in April’s draft, and he cemented that spot someday into the Senior Bowl. Powers-Johnson lined up at each guard and middle, dominating anybody and everybody who lined up towards him.

He was highly effective but additionally cell and efficient blocking in movement. Most spectacular was the truth that Powers-Johnson was on the fence about taking part within the Senior Bowl resulting from harm, but he took to the sector and seemed good each snap he took.

Tyler Guyton/T/Oklahoma:

Final November I reported right here on Sportskeeda that Tyler Guyton was graded as a possible top-10 choose by scouts. In each mock draft I’ve posted, Guyton has been a top-15 choice. He proved worthy of each on Tuesday. Guyton lined up solely at proper sort out Tuesday and checked each field; he was basically sound, athletic, and powerful.

Guyton seemed particularly good towards smaller cross rushers and dealt with everybody he confronted. Each time you are taking the time to play Sportskeeda’s Mock Draft Simulator, anticipate Guyton to come back off the board early. Then anticipate Guyton to be a top-15 choice within the precise draft this April.

Quinyon Mitchell/CB/Toledo:

Quinyon Mitchell has constructed a buzz round himself, as many consider he will likely be chosen within the draft’s first spherical. That buzz simply acquired louder after Mitchell’s efficiency Tuesday. He was palms down the most effective cornerback on the sector and the highest defensive again of the day.

Mitchell broke up a number of throws and confirmed excellent ball abilities and consciousness. Most spectacular, Mitchell did his harm in press protection, which he’ll requested to play on Sundays. He measures simply over six ft tall, has lengthy arms, and has the athleticism to be a starter within the NFL. All of it provides as much as Mitchell being a first-round choose in three months.

Isaiah Adams/OL/Illinois:

The Combating Illini has had a terrific exhibiting within the scouting course of to date. After three gamers confirmed off their abilities throughout practices for the Shrine Bowl, Isaiah Adams took it to a different degree throughout the first Senior Bowl follow. He lined up at each sort out in addition to guard and utterly dominated the opposition.

Adams displayed nice energy and a nasty disposition in his sport, driving opponents off the road after which burying them into the turf. He’s not a nifty, nimble prancer on the sector, slightly he’s a throwback blocker who destroys opponents.

Jamari Thrash/WR/Louisville:

Thrash made a number of large performs on the sector Tuesday and was the go-to receiver that might not be stopped. He caught a number of deep throws, profitable out for contested passes, but on the identical time made numerous good receptions in beneath protection.

Thrash shouldn’t be actually large measuring simply over 5-foot-11.5, neither is Thrash super-fast. Relatively he’s a sneaky receiver who finds a solution to get open and make the reception.

Jordan Jefferson/DT/LSU:

In the event that they handed out an award for probably the most dominant defensive lineman of the day, it will be given to Jordan Jefferson. He’s a giant inside lineman, tipping the dimensions at 323 kilos, and Jefferson performs large soccer. He dominated opponents on the within, bullrushing blockers off the road to break down the pocket or operating over opponents to make performs.

He was not solely sturdy however relentless in his pursuit to beat blockers. Jefferson wasn’t even a blip on the scouting radar earlier than the season started, but he’s setting himself as much as be a strong Day 3 choice.

DeWayne Carter/DT/Duke:

Carter shocked folks by tipping the scales at 308 kilos, as his enjoying weight is nearer to 290 kilos. Extra stunning was the ability and power he confirmed Tuesday.

Towards a Senior Bowl offensive line that was stuffed with NFL expertise, Carter made his presence identified, blowing previous blockers on a number of events to disrupt performs. He’s not solely large, however he’s athletic and confirmed sufficient means to get down the road of scrimmage and pursue the motion. If Carter retains up this tempo, he’ll find yourself within the draft’s second day.