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

The first day of Senior Bowl apply for 2024 is within the books, and we realized lots Tuesday. April’s draft is meant to be particularly sturdy alongside the offensive line, and several other blockers carried out brilliantly Tuesday.

A quantity of defenders additionally stood out, as did a middle-round receiver from Louisville. Here are seven gamers who impressed NFL decision-makers after the primary day of apply in Mobile.

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

Jackson Powers-Johnson/IOL/Oregon:

Powers-Johnson arrived in Mobile graded because the top-rated middle in April’s draft, and he cemented that spot sooner or later into the Senior Bowl. Powers-Johnson lined up at each guard and middle, dominating anybody and everybody who lined up in opposition to 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 collaborating within the Senior Bowl attributable to harm, but he took to the sector and appeared sensible each snap he took.

Tyler Guyton/T/Oklahoma:

Last November I reported right here on Sportskeeda that Tyler Guyton was graded as a possible top-10 decide 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 completely at proper sort out Tuesday and checked each field; he was basically sound, athletic, and robust.

Guyton appeared particularly good in opposition to smaller go rushers and dealt with everybody he confronted. Every time you’re taking the time to play Sportskeeda’s Mock Draft Simulator, count on Guyton to return off the board early. Then count on 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 imagine he might be chosen within the draft’s first spherical. That buzz simply received louder after Mitchell’s efficiency Tuesday. He was fingers 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. It all provides as much as Mitchell being a first-round decide in three months.

Isaiah Adams/OL/Illinois:

The Fighting Illini has had a terrific displaying within the scouting course of up to now. After three gamers confirmed off their abilities throughout practices for the Shrine Bowl, Isaiah Adams took it to a different stage through the first Senior Bowl apply. 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 recreation, driving opponents off the road after which burying them into the turf. He’s not a nifty, nimble prancer on the sector, moderately he’s a throwback blocker who destroys opponents.

Jamari Thrash/WR/Louisville:

Thrash made a number of massive performs on the sector Tuesday and was the go-to receiver that would not be stopped. He caught a number of deep throws, successful out for contested passes, but on the similar time made a quantity of good receptions in beneath protection.

Thrash just isn’t actually massive measuring simply over 5-foot-11.5, neither is Thrash super-fast. Rather he’s a sneaky receiver who finds a method to get open and make the reception.

Jordan Jefferson/DT/LSU:

If they handed out an award for probably the most dominant defensive lineman of the day, it might be given to Jordan Jefferson. He’s an enormous inside lineman, tipping the size at 323 kilos, and Jefferson performs massive soccer. He dominated opponents on the within, bullrushing blockers off the road to break down the pocket or working 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 stunned individuals by tipping the scales at 308 kilos, as his taking part in weight is nearer to 290 kilos. More shocking was the ability and energy he confirmed Tuesday.

Against a Senior Bowl offensive line that was full of NFL expertise, Carter made his presence identified, blowing previous blockers on a number of events to disrupt performs. He’s not solely massive, however he’s athletic and confirmed sufficient potential 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.