Senior Bowl Stock Watch

Although there were a handful of talented players that dropped out of the Senior Bowl for several reasons, this week was a productive one for some and a week for others to forget as the top seniors in the country came together for the top all-star game of the offseason. Here are my risers and sliders in my Senior Bowl Stock Watch:

Risers

Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama - Perhaps no player in attendance this week helped themselves more than North Alabama's Janoris Jenkins who put on a clinic on how to successfully play man coverage in one-on-one drills. Jenkins' fluidity and quickness as well as his confidence and physical style of play were all evident this week as he went up against the best in the country at the receiver position and came away victorious. If not for some off-field question marks relating him being dismissed from the University of Florida, Jenkins would be one of the top-rated prospects in this year's draft.

Quinton Coples DT North Carolina - One of the top all-around talents in the entire draft class, North Carolina's Quinton Coples showed the type of rare combination of size, strength, and athleticism that is hard to find in the draft. Coples made it look easy in pass rushing drills when he effortlessly beat offensive lineman both inside and outside. Coples has the type of skillset to play a number of different positions at the next level, and while his future position is yet to be determined, he certainly came away as one of the biggest winners from this week in Mobile.

Mike Adams OT Ohio State - In a league that is always craving for top offensive tackle prospects, Ohio State's Mike Adams had the type of week that will keep him in the late-first round consideration as one of the top tackles off the board behind USC's Matt Kalil and Iowa's Riley Reiff. Adams has one of the more intriguing combinations of size, athleticism, and raw strength for the position, which is why he also has some of the highest upside of any player at the position in this year's draft. With the right coach at the next level, he could turn out to be one heck of a player.

Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina - Among the three elite pass rushers in attendance this week, South Carolina's Melvin Ingram showed the best quickness, explosiveness, and acceleration off the ball of any of them. Ingram is a very versatile player who lined up at end, tackle, as well as standing up with his hand off the ground, and impressed me at all three positions. Whether it's in a 4-3 or 3-4 at the next level, Ingram projects as a productive player and should be taken in the first-to-second round after his performance this week.

Cordy Glenn OG Georgia - One of the biggest players in attendance this week, Georgia's Cordy Glenn showed the versatility to play both tackle and guard, exhibiting his intriguing skillset with each position. At tackle, he showed enough lateral agility and quick feet to get the job done at the position, while at guard, he displayed the raw strength to both anchor as well as lock on and take the defender out of the play. In my opinion, Glenn solidified himself as a Top 50 pick and should be a strong candidate to move into the first round with a good Combine workout.

Courtney Upshaw LB Alabama - When you combine the versatility that he presents as well as the natural ability to rush the passer, Alabama's Courtney Upshaw is sure to be on the radar of teams that run both the 4-3 and 3-4 defenses. Upshaw showed both the athleticism off the edge as well as the strength needed to set the edge and proved to be an active player all week. As a player that was considered a strong candidate to be a first round pick this spring, Upshaw may have solidified that position this week.

Brandon Thompson DT Clemson - Clemson's Brandon Thompson started out his senior season strong and then seemed to fade as the year went on. He came in with a bang this week in Mobile as he flashed the strength, quickness, and explosion off the ball that had many scouts grading him as a first rounder. Although the influx of talented juniors may push him into the second round, Thompson confirmed my suspicion that he could contribute immediately for a team at the next level in a 4-3 defense.

Dwight Bentley CB Louisiana-Lafayette - Coming into the week, I was interested to see how LA-Lafayette's Dwight Bentley would match up with some of the top receivers from around the country. To say that he shined this week would be an understatement. Bentley was consistently blanketing opposing receivers, showing the closing speed and physical style of play to match up in man coverage with receivers at the next level. His polished technique and great instincts for the position were two things that stood out to me. He's a player who quickly moved himself up draft boards this week.

Jeff Allen OT Illinois - A late invite to the Senior Bowl, Illinois' Jeff Allen took full advantage of his invitation as he showed the type of polished technique, physical skillset, and versatility needed to be a valuable player at the next level. Allen lined up at both tackle and guard this week and had success at both positions. Inside at guard, he showed that he has the strength needed to consistently anchor at the point of attack against defensive tackles, and at tackle, he displayed the fluidity and lateral agility needed to play right tackle in the NFL. A swing tackle with plenty of experience at both right and left tackle, Allen should be capable of playing at least three of the five offensive line positions at the next level. With the way he performed this week, I would not be surprised if he works his way into a starting lineup in a year or two for the team that drafts him.

Kendall Reyes DT Connecticut - One player who I was not overly impressed with on tape this season was UConn's Kendall Reyes; he quickly changed my opinion with the way he got off the ball and penetrated the line of scrimmage this week. Unblockable at times in one-on-one drills, Reyes' hand use at the point of attack to knife through the line as well as his suddenness off the ball were both two strengths of his game that shined brightly this week. He's a player who is on the rise as we head further into the pre-draft process this spring.

Ladarius Green TE Louisiana-Lafayette - A player who I have compared in the past to the Green Bay Packers' Jermichael Finley, LA-Lafayette's Ladarius Green moved himself up draft boards this week with his ability to separate at the second level and show the fluid athleticism needed to be a big, reliable target down the field for quarterbacks at the next level. Behind Clemson's Dwayne Allen, Georgia's Orson Charles, and Stanford's Coby Fleener, I would expect to see Green be one of the next top tight ends drafted this spring.

Sliders

Brian Quick WR Appalachian State - A small school player who looked more like an FCS receiver than future NFL prospect this week, Appalachian State's Brian Quick did not look comfortable this week and struggled because of it. He repeatedly dropped passes and could not consistently separate from defensive backs. A project who will get looks towards the end of the draft, Quick has the tools and skillset you look for, but proved this week that he is further away from being an impact player at the next level than initially anticipated.

Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska - Coming into the week with a first round grade, Nebraska's Alfonzo Dennard did not live up to that billing as he was beaten on a number of occasions down the field. Dennard's surprising and disappointing performance has prompted some to wonder if he had an injury that he did not disclose, as this was the exact opposite of what scouts expected to see from the top-rated corner. Dennard will need to rebound at the NFL Combine in February to save his draft stock from the free-fall that it's about to endure.

Kellen Moore QB Boise State - One player who was exposed this week was Boise State's Kellen Moore. Between his lack of height (5'11), weak arm, and long delivery, Moore showed scouts that he should not be considered anything more than a late-round pick who could develop into a quality backup at the next level. Watching him up close, I was rather surprised at the lack of velocity that he put on his throws; although it was expected that he would have a weaker arm than both Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins, Moore's lack of an ability to drive the ball down the field was very disappointing. He's a player who will prove to be a far better college player than pro when all is said and done.

Ryan Lindley QB San Diego State - In terms of being out-classed at the Senior Bowl, San Diego State's Ryan Lindley was a perfect example of it this week. Lindley's accuracy was rather poor throughout the week, his delivery needs to be tweaked at the next level, and he proved to me that he is nothing more than an average prospect that had success in a strong system at San Diego State. I would be rather surprised if Lindley were drafted after this week, as I don't see him having the necessary skillset needed to play in the NFL.