The first stage of the 2024 NFL draft process is complete, with the 75th Reese’s Senior Bowl in the books.

More than 100 of the top draft-eligible college football players in the country have spent the last week in Mobile, showing their stuff for NFL scouts and talent evaluators through three days of practice and one-on-one meetings with representatives of professional clubs. For the first time this year, the annual all-star game also included third-year juniors who have chosen to enter the NFL draft.

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So who made the biggest impressions during Senior Bowl 2024 week? With the caveat that it’s very difficult for a player to hurt his stock at the Senior Bowl, here are a few of the players who shined in Mobile (listed in alphabetical order):

1. Emani Bailey, RB, TCU

With the way the NFL-style practices are structured during Senior Bowl week, it’s difficult for running backs to stand out other than as receivers or blockers. But that changes on game day, and Bailey proved to be elusive and explosive as both a between-the-tackles runner and when he got to the edge.

2. Taliese Fuaga, OL, Oregon State

There were several big name offensive linemen in this year’s Senior Bowl (which is typically the case), but Fuaga was widely regarded as the best of the bunch. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound tackle didn’t stay for Saturday’s game, but probably did enough in two days of practice to enter the first-round conversation.

3. Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice

Christian’s younger brother began his college career at quarterback, but looked like a natural at the receiver position during practice. He also had a beautiful one-handed catch during Saturday’s game. He’s got the speed and football instincts (his father, Ed, also starred in the league) to help a team in a variety of ways.

4. Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

It wasn’t a particularly excellent receiver group this year, though McConkey showed throughout the week of practice what he could do when fully healthy. Bulldog fans will be left to wonder what a full-speed McConkey could have done in the SEC championship game. He should also contribute in the return game at the next level.

5. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

Players from Group of 5 schools always have to prove doubters wrong during the NFL draft process, and Mitchell might have been the best player in Mobile this week. The 6-footer is not only getting some serious first-round buzz after Senior Bowl week, but could even be the first cornerback taken in the draft.

6. Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

It’s always all eyes (or at least most eyes) on the quarterbacks during Senior Bowl week, and Nix certainly held his own in Mobile. He looked sharp both in practice and in Saturday’s game, and is another player who will be in the first-round conversation, particularly given the bump many quarterbacks get in the draft.

7. Michael Penix, QB, Washington

Nix’s Pac-12 compatriot didn’t play in Saturday’s game (though he stayed in town), but had an excellent week by all accounts. The smooth left-hander apparently thought he proved what he needed to during the week in practice, and will vie with Nix and others to be the third quarterback off the board in the draft.

8. Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina

Rattler entered Senior Bowl week a notch below Nix and Penix in the quarterback pecking order, but arguably out-performed them during practice. He certainly was the best quarterback on the field during Saturday’s game, earning MVP honors. He’s a bit undersized at a shade under 6-1, but turned in an impressive effort all week.

9. Darius Robinson, DL, Missouri

Robinson proved his outstanding 2023 season with the Tigers was no fluke, as he was voted by scouts as the top overall player during the Senior Bowl practice week. Robinson (6-5, 286) didn’t play much on Saturday, but showed Tuesday-Thursday he can excel at multiple spots on the defensive front at the next level.

10. Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy

Vidal is another G5 player looking to prove he belonged among dozens of Power 5 teammates and opponents, and he certainly did that during Senior Bowl week. The nation’s second-leading rusher in 2023, he also showed skill as a pass-receiver and had one of the longer plays Saturday with a 23-yard run in the first quarter.