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Day 2 of practices for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl were underway in Mobile, Ala. on Wednesday. With nine selections in the upcoming draft, New York Giants GM Joe Schoen was again on hand to scout potential targets:
Giants GM Joe Schoen watching 9 on 7 run drills pic.twitter.com/pVpPZHuHJi
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) February 1, 2023
Decent sized contingent of #Giants scouts watching the American team receiver drills at @seniorbowl. NYG is definitely targeting receiver as a position to upgrade via the draft. #TogetherBlue pic.twitter.com/BEY5BAVkBT
— felix (@FootballPapi) February 1, 2023
In addition, Schoen took time to speak with reporters, where he provided updates on the negotiations with both quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley:
Giants GM Joe Schoen told reporters at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., that has had contract talks with the reps for RB Saquon Barkley and expects to have more next week.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) February 1, 2023
He also said he hasn't started talks with the reps for QB Daniel Jones yet.
Wide receivers
It’s no secret that the wide receiver position will be one that Schoen and his crew will focus on come draft day. In Mobile, there were a plethora of pass-catchers who left a big impression. Michael Wilson shined on Day 2, continuing to bolster his draft stock and cement his status as the week’s breakout player so far:
Stanford's Michael Wilson continues to stand out at the Senior Bowl
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 1, 2023
pic.twitter.com/w21EUIKlzI
6’1”, 216lb WRs aren’t supposed to move with the suddenness that Michael Wilson (bottom) can move with.
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) February 1, 2023
He needs to refine how he handles contact, but there’s a lot to like in his game. Scouts at the #SeniorBowl have to be wondering what their WR Coaches could do with him. pic.twitter.com/61wc83LN3H
#Stanford WR Michael Wilson has fluidity and can track the ball well. Does a nice job adjusting and catching this one on one rep over his shoulder.
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) February 1, 2023
Having a solid day so far. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/OGaYspOzcJ
Michigan State’s Jayden Reed also continued to impress scouts with plays like these:
Jayden Reed again pic.twitter.com/xvWe4eSwM3
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
Michigan State WR Jayden Reed did this once from the right side and followed it up on the left side. A+ tracking ability from him. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/Yf4D49akxK
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) February 1, 2023
Offensive linemen
Olusegun Oluwatimi put together a strong showing. A likely Day 3 pick after a tremendous senior campaign at Michigan, Oluwatimi has excelled in Mobile, and could very well be a target for a Giants squad looking for a center to anchor their offensive line for years to come:
Olusegun Oluwatimi dominates in the inside! The @UMichFootball star has looked sharp on Day 2 of Senior Bowl practices pic.twitter.com/9Nmq49gfUM
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
John Michael Schmitz continued his tremendous performance as well. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher appears to be a probable first-round pick and will likely serve as a starter for the Senior Bowl once practices conclude:
.@GopherFootball's John Michael Schmitz putting his stamp on being OC1 at the @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/LoIZ0VcHe5
— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) February 1, 2023
More highlights
Kyu Blue Kelly caught the eyes of several scouts on Wednesday. A projected Day 2 selection, the cornerback out of Stanford has looked poised in coverage and could be a target for a Giants squad looking to bolster its secondary this offseason:
Kyu Blu Kelly has had a nose for the ball here today. Nice zone eyes, baits the QB from the Cover 2 flat. pic.twitter.com/FilOOUEHUW
— Marcus Whitman (@TFG_Football) February 1, 2023
Stanford CB Kyu Blu Kelly snatches the ball away from WR Elijah Higgins for a pick-6 to end the team session. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/GABxA2Nr19
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) February 1, 2023
Out of North Dakota State, left guard Cody Mauch showed out again in Mobile, with devastating pancakes like this one:
Cody Mauch vs Andre Carter II pic.twitter.com/O9SXbIYrQd
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) February 1, 2023
Isaiah Foskey also continued to shine, with the projected first rounder dominating off the edge:
Andre Carter II and Isaiah Foskey crushing the edge together pic.twitter.com/oo7IPVX677
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) February 1, 2023
More headlines
2023 Senior Bowl Preview | CBS Sports
2023 NFL Draft Top Receiving Prospects | Pro Football Focus
Senior Bowl Top Sleepers and Prospects | Draft Wire
Top Prospects Who Could Make Noise at the 2023 Senior Bowl | Sports Illustrated
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