While today’s day in age in football centers around offenses and the correlating skill players, day one at the Senior Bowl was headlined by the trenches. The big boys up front that make everything go. With talent in abundance on either side of the line, let’s dive into a few headliners that stood above the rest following the first session of work in Mobile.
Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
The lone HBCU product in Mobile, Vinson was excellent from the time he put on his cleats to the final buzzer of the team period of practice. A massive man at 6-foot-6, 314 pounds (verified), Vinson entered the Senior Bowl as a highly intriguing ballplayer with needed refinement in his game. But if he can keep his success up into the final few days of work, his stock could enter heights not pondered just a few short weeks ago. It didn’t matter who he faced, from what alignment, run or pass, Vinson was sensational.
Alabama A&M’s Carson Vinson v Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) to wrap up Day 1. pic.twitter.com/1iZ60htFXz
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Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Another small school player, Zabel was arguably the standout of either practice. A versatile mauler up front, Zabel’s hands, technique, anchor, and fundamental strength remained on full display in the first practice of the morning. North Dakota State seemingly pumps out guys every year, and Zabel is next in line to challenge for starters’ snaps at the next level.
Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Conerly entered the week with first-round buzz and he more than lived up to it on Tuesday morning. Everything was under control and within his tempo—traits that continue to check themselves off as teams begin to solidify their boards. It looked easy for Conerly Jr., exactly what you want to see if you’re a prospective general manager who may use first-round capital on his skill set.
Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Another likely first-rounder, Ersery has remained an under-the-radar prospect despite his eye-popping skill set at tackle. All he’s done all year long was strap up and dominate, and Tuesday showcased much of the same. He’s long, powerful, and has the footwork to stymie speed and the anchor to holster power. The more I see of Ersery the higher his floor and ceiling rise as a prospect.
Miles Frazier, LSU
Frazier had himself an afternoon. An athlete who entered Mobile after pitching a shutout along the offensive line for LSU this fall (0 sacks allowed in 544 pass pro snaps), Frazier showcased many of the tools and traits teams idealize for future contributors along their offensive line. Now, it’s about stacking days for Frazier, a former transfer from Florida International.
