Practices at the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl concluded on Thursday as prospects were able to showcase their skills in front of all 32 NFL teams over the past three days.
Four former FCS players participated in this week's events, including New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube and South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis. Houston Christian EDGE Jalyx Hunt and SEMO wide receiver Ryan Flournoy will represent the FCS on the American Team.
Below is the latest news and updates from the full week of practices at the Senior Bowl for all four former FCS players.
One of the biggest winners of the week was former New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube. Throughout the week, Laube showed his athleticism and his ability to be one of the most versatile weapons in this draft class. He was able to create plays from the backfield, in the slot, and consistently dominated 1-on-1 opportunities against some of the top prospects from around the country.
There is a strong argument that no player in Mobile raised his stock as much as Laube. He could be one of the biggest steals in the upcoming draft as he can make an immediate impact for multiple NFL franchises. He can be a versatile running back, a dangerous receiving threat, and a major contributor on special teams. It was an excellent week for Laube and now the attention will shift to his testing numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Dylan Laube with a nice route in red zone 1-on-1s. pic.twitter.com/PWosSxpoax
— Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) February 1, 2024
Is Dylan Laube the best route runner of all the 2024 #NFLDraft RBs?
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) February 1, 2024
He has been a handful for defenders this week! #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/G7zpuzTZjD
Dylan Laube finds the end zone in red zone drills. #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/2JJaEesuqd
— John Vogel (@DraftVogel) February 1, 2024
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube with the catch against NC State LB Payton Wilson #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/CheOb2FkSI
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) February 1, 2024
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr ➡️ New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube for 6! pic.twitter.com/x8M2Coj3H4
— Michael Mirskiy (@MMirskiy) February 1, 2024
Hell of a week in Mobile. My winners⬇️ pic.twitter.com/lMKpR7AEs6
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 1, 2024
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube is getting some run at WR during 1 on 1's today. And he wins his first route. pic.twitter.com/tYiGHWpgt1
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) January 31, 2024
South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis had a quiet Day 1 but exploded onto the scene over the final two days of practice. He really shined in the scrimmages and made a strong impression during the red zone periods on Day 3. He showed his ability to be a patient, but explosive runner with the ball in his hands. At 220 pounds, he has the size and strength to be an effective pass-blocker, which was on display this week.
Entering the week, Davis had questions about his ability in the passing game due to his limited opportunities with the Jackrabbits. He improved throughout the week and showed that he had the potential to be a receiving threat out of the backfield. If Davis tests well at the NFL Scouting Combine, there is a strong possibility that he could earn some mid-round consideration ahead of the NFL Draft.
National team day 3 LB/RB stock ups:
— The Panthers Den (@PanthersDen4MR) February 1, 2024
Isaiah Davis - SDST
Isaac Adisa - PENN
Marist Liufau - ND
Marshawn Lloyd - USC
The running game has been PHYSICAL for the National Team, led by Isaiah Davis and MarShawn Lloyd. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/OXBtVuLIy4
— MJ Hurley (@mjhurleytdt) February 1, 2024
South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis just bullied his way into the end zone in the team session, jacking his teammates up.
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) February 1, 2024
Quietly having a very strong #SeniorBowl week. pic.twitter.com/ejwMJvEqtS
Get Isaiah Davis in Cleveland right NOW. Please and thank you.#Browns #DawgPound #NFLDraft2024
— Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) February 1, 2024
pic.twitter.com/0qdAthTQAC
RB Rasheen Ali vs LB Payton Wilson
— CFB Nation (@TheCFBNation) January 31, 2024
RB Isaiah Davis vs UNC LB Cedric Gray#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE @seniorbowl #TarHeels #WeAreMarshall #1Pack1Goal #GoJacks pic.twitter.com/wEhH7yKRav
South Dakota St RB Isaiah Davis looking strong in Wednesday morning’s session #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/tMasminMG5
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 31, 2024
Despite being a late invite to the Senior Bowl, Flournoy made an impact throughout the week. He showed the versatility to play on the outside as an "X" but also shined in his reps in the slot. Flournoy excelled in the short game, creating plenty of separation on slants, ins, and comeback routes. An underrated part of Flournoy's game is his ability to be a solid run blocker on the outside. He showed plenty of physicality and effort in rushing situations, which can be seen throughout his film during his time at SEMO.
Flournoy is expected to make a major impression at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was named one of Bruce Feldman's College Football Freaks ahead of last season. He is going to run in the low 4.4 range and has already recorded a vertical jump of over 41 inches. Flournoy is projected to be a Day 3 selection but is already generating some buzz after his performance at the Senior Bowl practices.
SE Missouri State WR Ryan Flournoy had a strong week after getting the late call-up to the #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/L8kxN7kWPu
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) February 1, 2024
Favorite rep of Ryan Flournoy’s week so far for me — getting after it in the run game against one of the best linemen in the draft. Great receivers take pride in it all. @RyanNumba9 #TeamWass pic.twitter.com/QLalb7DkIK
— Molly McManimie (@MolllyMack) January 31, 2024
One of my favorite plays from Day 2 of the Senior Bowl
— Jason Allwine (@JFootballwine) February 1, 2024
Carter Bradley confidence had been building and escaped the pressure here before throwing a prayer up to Ryan Flournoy
Flournoy makes an EXCELLENT adjustment to get in front of the DB for the sliding catch
STUD pic.twitter.com/jFmEFr0Qji
Nice catch by Southeast Missouri WR Ryan Flournoy against Louisville CB Jason Brownlee Jr. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/n2pGwPWZQ0
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) February 1, 2024
Ryan Flournoy Southeast Missouri, I felt had a great day @seniorbowl catching the football, but his tenacious attitude in run blocking should be noted as well as #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/pu99zLvkG2
— Bo Marchionte (@BoMarchionte) January 31, 2024
Ryan Flournoy #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/drNBJRLSIM
— Mike Vallerie (@FF_DirtyMike) January 31, 2024
Hunt entered the week as one of the most intriguing prospects in the class as his path to being an All-American EDGE rusher was unconventional. He showed flashes of what his potential could be throughout the week but has only played on the line of scrimmage for two full seasons. Hunt showed the ability to match the physicality of a bigger offensive lineman but also possesses the athleticism to take advantage of slower tackles in pass-rush situations.
Despite his lack of experience at the EDGE position, Hunt's measurables (6'3; 250) and athleticism will catch the attention of NFL teams throughout the draft process. He is expected to be a Day 3 selection, but an elite performance at the NFL Scouting Combine could create even more opportunities for Hunt at the next level.
My boy @jalyx_hunt was the FASTEST defensive lineman on Day 2 of the #SeniorBowl, per @ZebraTechnology.
— MJ Hurley (@mjhurleytdt) February 1, 2024
Watch out pic.twitter.com/rrRcTOu8VH
Houston Christian EDGE Jalyx Hunt getting his hands into the chest of Maryland OT Delmar Glaze#SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/fw9y6M2dWQ
— Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) January 30, 2024
PHYSICAL football in this second session. Volume UP.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 30, 2024
Jalyx Hunt & Javon Foster pic.twitter.com/V19kltDDNq
#13 (Jalyx Hunt) is locked and loaded for his Reese’s Senior Bowl Game this Saturday in Mobile, AL. @jalyx_hunt @seniorbowl #DawgsUp | #TheStandard pic.twitter.com/y8M19DqgVS
— HCU Football (@HCUFootball) February 1, 2024
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