The Giants.com crew shares takeaways from College All-Star Week at the Senior and Shrine Bowls:
John Schmeelk: The offensive line hype in this draft is strong, and it is deserved. The Senior Bowl featured five potential first-round offensive linemen in Taliese Fuaga, Tyler Guyton, Kingsley Suamataia, Jackson Powers-Johnson (center/guard), and Jordan Morgan. None of those players did anything to calm down their hype, though Jordan Morgan might be considered a guard by some teams measuring in with arms under 33 inches long.
In addition to that group, non-All-Star game offensive tackles Joe Alt, Olu Fashanu, JC Latham, Amarius Mims, and Troy Fautanu (seen by some as a guard) will also be first-round selections. The list of second-round tackles is a bit shorter, though Washington's Roger Rosengarten and Patrick Paul (both at the Senior Bowl) could make the argument for Day 2 selections, even if they aren't top 50 selections. It tells me that if a team wants an impactful offensive tackle in this class, they will be able to get one, though they better target one in the first round.
There should be, however, plenty of interior offensive linemen available on the second day of the draft. Duke's Graham Barton, a tackle who will likely convert into center or guard in the pros, could be an early second-round pick. Kansas State's Cooper Beebe, a mauling guard, should also be available on the second day of the draft. Other potential Day 2 guards that attended all-star games include Christian Haynes, Christian Mahogany, Dominick Puni, and Javion Cohen. An interior lineman can be found a bit later in the draft if a team wants to target one.
View photos from the 75th edition of the college all-star game and the week of practices in Mobile, Alabama.
National tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford of Minnesota (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the American team during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun of Florida prepares to snap the ball during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame (5) is sacked by American defender Jalyx Hunt of Houston Christian (13) and defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson of Texas A&M (3) during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive back Elijah Jones of Boston College (5) breaks up a pass intended for National wide receiver Devontez Walker of North Carolina (14) during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Emani Bailey of TCU carries the ball against the National team during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Eric Watts, right, of UConn, runs through drills with other players during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson of Tulane runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Javion Cohen of Miami (54) and American defensive lineman Marcus Harris of Auburn (50) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Javion Cohen of Miami runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat of Texas (93) and American defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson of LSU (99) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Javion Cohen of Miami (54) and American defensive lineman Marcus Harris of Auburn (50) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Michael Wiley of Arizona (8) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Marcus Harris of Auburn (50) and American defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat of Texas (93) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Spencer Rattler of South Carolina runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Ladd McConkey of Georgia runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Michael Pratt of Tulane runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Joe Milton III of Tennessee runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Spencer Rattler of South Carolina (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Michael Pratt of Tulane (7) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson of Tulane (4) catches a pass as rAmerican defensive back Javon Bullard of Georgia (5) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint of Georgia runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Joe Milton III of Tennessee runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson of Tulane (4) catches a pass as rAmerican defensive back Javon Bullard of Georgia (5) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Ray Davis of Kentucky (21) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Michael Wiley of Arizona (8) catches a pass as American linebacker Nathaniel Watson of Mississippi State (14) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Michael Wiley of Arizona (8) catches a pass as American linebacker Nathaniel Watson of Mississippi State (14) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Andrew Raym of Oklahoma (73) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American wide receiver Ainias Smith of Texas A&M (0) catches a pass as American defensive back Beau Brade of Maryland (25) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Daijun Edwards of Georgia (23) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Joe Milton III of Tennessee (5) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Carter Bradley of South Alabama (12) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Ray Davis of Kentucky runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Javion Cohen of Miami (54) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Michael Pratt of Tulane (7) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Marshawn Lloyd of USC runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Michael Pratt of Tulane (7) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Javion Cohen of Miami (54) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive back Kamren Kinchens of Miami runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe of Alabama runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Payton Wilson of North Carolina St runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Cody Schrader of Missouri (28) carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Dylan Laube of New Hampshire runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Dylan Laube of New Hampshire runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten of Washington runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American edge Cedric Johnson of Mississippi runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Payton Wilson of North Carolina St runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Roman Wilson of Michigan runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini of Wisconsin (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Roman Wilson of Michigan (1) catches pass as National defensive back Evan Williams of Oregon (3) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Marshawn Lloyd of USC runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Marist Liufau of Notre Dame (18) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Marshawn Lloyd of USC runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio of Washington runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio of Washington runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Malachi Corley of Western Kentucky (81) catches a pass as National defensive back Chau Smith-Wade of Washington St (6) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Roman Wilson of Michigan runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Jontrey Hunter of Georgia St runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Cedric Gray of North Carolina runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Ladarius Henderson of Michigan runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Gabe Hall of Baylor runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Malachi Corley of Western Kentucky (81) catches a pass as National defensive back Chau Smith-Wade of Washington St (6) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Marist Liufau of Notre Dame runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Rasheen Ali of Marshall runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Laiatu Latu of Ucla runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Isaiah Adams of Illinois (78) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Ricky Pearsall of Florida runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Adisa Isaac of Penn St (20) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Rasheen Ali of Marshall runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Rasheen Ali of Marshall runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Isaiah Davis of South Dakota St (21) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Rasheen Ali of Marshall runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive back Willie Drew of Virginia St runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American team players line up and run drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford of Minnesota (88) catches a pass as National defensive back Kitan Oladapo of Oregon State (28) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Payton Wilson of North Carolina State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio of Washington, right, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman, of Notre Dame, throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive linemen Marcus Harris, left, of Auburn, and T'Vondre Sweat, of Texas, runs blocking drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide reciever Jacob Cowing of Arizona catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Spencer Rattler, of South Carolina, drops back to pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) of Washington throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Michael Penix Jr., of Washington, runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Cody Schrader of Missouri (28) runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Cody Schrader (28), of Missouri, carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Cody Schrader of Missouri (28) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Javon Foster of Missouri (75) and American offensive lineman Andrew Raym of Oklahoma (73) run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Joe Milton III of Tennessee rolls out to pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe of Alabama runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Emani Bailey of TCU (9) carries the ball as American linebacker Nathaniel Watson of Mississippi State (14) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American edge Chris Braswell of Alabama runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive lineman Marcus Harris of Auburn, left, and American defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat of Texas, right run through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American running back Cody Schrader of Missouri (28) carries the ball as American linebacker James Williams of Miami (20) defends during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Michael Hall of Ohio State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame throws a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team players from many different colleges warm up during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Ricky Pearsall of Florida (11) catches a pass over National defensive back Chau Smith-Wade of Washington State (6) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American quarterback Carter Bradley of South Alabama runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Spencer Rattler of South Carolina runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Kimani Vidal of Troy carries the ball during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman DeWayne Carter of Duke runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon (10) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Michael Hall of Ohio State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Tyler Davis of Clemson runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Tyler Davis of Clemson runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National edge Laiatu Latu of UCLA runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. Latu is a hot NFL draft prospect two years after resuming his football career. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National offensive lineman Ladarius Henderson of Michigan runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Ricky Pearsall of Florida reacts after a play during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Michael Hall of Ohio State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Gabe Hall of Baylor runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive back Evan Williams of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Ricky Pearsall of Florida (11) catches a pass over National defensive back Chau Smith-Wade of Washington State (6) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus of Oregon runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive lineman Michael Hall of Ohio State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon (10) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive back Kitan Oladapo of Oregon State runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Kimani Vidal of Troy catches a pass during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Joe Milton III of Tennessee throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the National team, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame (5) throws a pass during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National kicker Joshua Karty of Stanford (43) kicks a field goal during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the American team, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National tight end AJ Barner of Michigan (89) carries the ball after a reception as American linebacker Jackson Sirmon of California (8) defends during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Joe Milton III of Tennessee scrambles for yardage against the National team during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National defensive back Chau Smith-Wade of Washington State (6) eludes the tackle of American wide receiver Ladd McConkey of Georgia (84) as he returns an interception 83 yards the one-yard line during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American offensive lineman Andrew Raym of Oklahoma (73) autographs a football for a fan after the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American defensive back Carlton Johnson of Fresno State (11) breaks up a pass intended for National wide receiver Devontez Walker of North Carolina (14) during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the American team, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
A fan waits for an autograph during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National defensive back Evan Williams of Oregon (3) celebrates after an interception against the American team during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American long snapper William Mote of Georgia autographs a football for a fan after the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Sam Hartman of Notre Dame carries the ball during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the American team, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National wide receiver Luke McCaffrey of Rice (12) catches pass as American safety Javon Bullard of Georgia (22) defends during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National running back Kimani Vidal of Troy (28) carries the ball as American defensive lineman Marcus Harris of Auburn (50) defends during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
National quarterback Bo Nix of Oregon throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game against the American team, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American running back Cody Schrader of Missouri (28) carries the ball during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
American quarterback Spencer Rattler of South Carolina throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)
Dan Salomone: College all-star games are all about opportunities, but not just for the players. Some members of the Giants' staff took on elevated roles last week in Frisco and Mobile. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka served as head coach of the West Team at the Shrine Bowl, where offensive assistant Angela Baker also oversaw the tight ends. At the Senior Bowl, meanwhile, quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney and assistant special teams coach Mike Adams served as coordinators.
"There's definitely a lot of collaboration, talking through schedules and where everyone's supposed to be and making sure our coaches are on the same page," Kafka told Schmeelk when asked about what he learned from running his own team for a week. "I think that's the one thing is making sure we just over-communicate, not leave anything to chance and make sure that we're detailed about it, and if things happen, we adjust and adapt."
Kafka, a former NFL quarterback who played in the Shrine Bowl coming out of Northwestern, relished the chance after he once again drew head coaching interest in the NFL ranks this offseason.
"It's an awesome opportunity," Kafka said. "This all-star game has grown and developed so much since I played 12 years ago. It's an awesome opportunity for me to jump in there and lead a team and grow there and then also support a great organization."
Of course, it also helped to get more intel on the prospects.
"You get an opportunity to see them face to face and be in a meeting with them, which is rare," Kafka said. "You see how they learn, you see how they interact with the other players, you see how they interact with the coaches, how they take coaching, and then you get an opportunity to talk to them. We have a full team of scouts and our GM Joe Schoen is here. We've got a big contingent out here that we can get some good information and actually meet with these guys and interview them. There's a couple of different levels to it."
Lance Medow: If anyone helped his cause the most, it would be South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler, who capped off a strong string of practices with an efficient showing in the game, completing all four of his passes for 65 yards over two series. Rattler played his last two seasons with the Gamecocks after starting his career at Oklahoma and threw for a career-high 3,186 yards in 2023 after being plagued by turnovers the previous campaign. After the first wave of signal callers, Rattler could very well be in the conversation.
As far as the wide receiver position goes, two names worth mentioning are Florida's Ricky Pearsall, who made a name for himself during 1-on-1 drills, and Luke McCaffrey of Rice, who secured a one-handed catch in the game and further proved the McCaffrey family has yet another potential NFL standout following his father, Ed, and brother, Christian. They both have appealing frames, a knack for getting open, and the ability to record explosive plays. Pearsall stands at 6-3 with Luke at 6-2.
On the defensive side, Washington State corner Chau Smith-Wade continued his opportunistic ways with a pair of interceptions, one of which he returned for 83 yards just shy of the end zone. Smith-Wade had three picks in his four-year career with the Cougars but tallied 14 passes defensed in his last two seasons, an indication of how well he can track the ball. His athleticism was on full display in Mobile, a positive development for a player who missed five games in 2023 due to injury.
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.
No. 47 Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
No. 49 Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
No. 40 Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
No. 41 Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State
No. 46 Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
No. 38 Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
No. 45 Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
No. 44 Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
No. 34 Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
No. 35 Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
No. 36 Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
No. 49 Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
No. 33 Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
No. 42 Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
No. 43 Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
No. 36 Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
No. 24 Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
No. 27 Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
No. 37 Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
No. 25 Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
No. 38 Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
No. 30 Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
No. 32 Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
No. 20 J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
No. 29 Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
No. 31 Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
No. 21 Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
No. 28 Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
No. 19 Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
No. 26 Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
No. 16 Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
No. 22 Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
No. 23 Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
No. 11 Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
No. 17 Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
No. 13 Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
No. 14 Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
No. 18 JC Latham, OT, Alabama
No. 15 Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
No. 12 Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
No. 10 Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
No. 8 Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
No. 9 Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
No. 7 Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
No. 6 Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
No. 5 Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
No. 4 Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
No. 3 Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
No. 2 Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
No. 1 Caleb Williams, QB, USC
