Moments create an impression. Consistency can change reality. Senior Bowl week is often filled with viral moments from the event's practices.
They're snapshots that don't provide the entire picture, though. How the individual performs on a rep-by-rep basis really defines how they're perceived during the evaluation process. Case in point, Marshall's Mike Green became a sensation Wednesday for an u ltra-physical rep he had during the practice's one-on-one sessions.
That one play shouldn't be what defines Green's status. It should be viewed as the punctuation of an ascending prospect, who's done everything in his power since the start of the 2024 campaign, including leading the FBS with 17 sacks, to elevate his status. Meanwhile, offensive linemen often find themselves working in anonymity, unless they're beaten clean or blown up as described above.
However, this year's crop of talent shouldn't be overlooked. The opposite needs to happen: The group should be highlighted. The likes of North Dakota State's Grey Zabel , Sacramento State's Jackson Slater and Jacksonville State's Clay Webb have been three of the best and most consistent performers through two days of attendance.
None of those prospects come from pipeline programs, yet they're building excitement about their potential based on their consistency against better competition despite being small-school options. Zabel, in particular, may be working his way into first-round consideration because of such a strong performance..
