re: The Senior Bowl Thread

Margus Hunt, DE, SMU (6082, 277 and 4.80): Today Hunt showed flashes of what makes him such an intriguing prospect, but generally was ineffective because of his still very raw skillset. While he demonstrated the ability to lock out against blockers and control the POA, he was unable to shed blocks in time to get involved with plays, and generally was not effective with his hands. He also displayed an explosive first step off the ball but tended to get upright once on the edge, allowing his blocker to recover easily and get into his frame. Despite clearly being a physical talent, it is difficult to imagine Hunt will be a first round pick in April as some have previously hypothesized.

Robert Lester, SAF, Alabama (6012, 212 and 4.60): Lester has had a rough week in Mobile and simply looks outmatched athletically. Today struggled to stay with TEs and failed to locate the ball in coverage once he turned his back to the QB. He looked stiff and mechanical changing directions and struggled to locate the ball on run plays.

Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington (5111, 190 and 4.45): Trufant displayed smooth hips transitioning out of his pedal and was very patient with his technique in man coverage. He showed the ability to click and close in front of him, and when in man coverage downfield was able to quickly locate and make plays on the ball. Yesterday we were impressed with his closing speed and he flashed this again today, as he was able to consistently stay with his man in space.

Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina (6026, 213 and 5.00): Williams was impressive during one-on-ones today and during the team period when rushing the passer, as he displayed a quick first step combined with a variety of rips and spins, which allowed him to defeat his man at the LOS. He flashed the agility needed to dip underneath his man, but struggled to shed blockers once tied up.

Shawn Williams, SAF, Georgia (5117, 211 and 4.60): Williams showed solid read and react skills today and was aggressive attacking the LOS once he read run plays. He displayed adequate speed covering TEs and receivers during one-on-one drills. He was very physical at the POA and delivered huge hits on Miami RB Mike James and Stanford RB Stepfan Taylor.