Dallas Cowboys: Winners and Losers from the 2019 Senior Bowl

The Quarterbacks

There was no question that this QB class was lacking… for the lack of a better word. Haskins obviously wasn’t going to play in this game so it gave the opportunity for other “first round talents” to play up to their evaluation. Statistically, several quarterbacks played well but none of them passed the “eye test.”

Drew Lock didn’t throw a pass more than 12 yards. Will Grier got lucky on a scramble drill desperation heave, but otherwise threw for less than 50% completion. Gardner Minshew looked like he forgot how to throw a football. Jarrett Stidham looked a bit conservative and out of sync. Daniel Jones made good decisions but showed his arm is meh. Trace McSorely had great field vision, but barely any accuracy to compliment it. Ryan Finley proved he was a good decision maker with a fairly low ceiling and Tyree Jackson proved he could be a game changer but has some fundamentals he needs to work on.

This class has a lot of depth and with time this could be a good QB class but hardly any of these QBs looked like they could be starters for NFL teams right now.

Kris Boyd, CB – Texas

If you look at the previous page, you probably remember me saying big, physical cornerbacks have a place in the NFL. Unfortunately for Boyd, he is only physical. Boyd lacks size at 6’0″ and 188 lbs and for his size he quite slow. He lacks explosiveness and he gets turned around really easily.

His flaws were put on showcase in the first quarter with three PI/holding penalties. Deebo Samuel was playing the scramble drill several times and Boyd’s constant contact on Deebo helped the South move the ball down the field with Grier as the QB. Not a good day for the Texas Longhorn.

The Running Backs

Another class with lot’s of depth but no outright star. At first, Ryquell Armstead looked like he was going to have a productive day but instead he rushed 7 times for 25 yards and 1 TD in total. Karan Higdon and Dexter Williams didn’t average more than 3.6 YPC. Tony Pollard was the only running back to hit 60 yards and he did so in 8 carries. The narrative was that this group of senior backs were not going to be drafted very high, today proved that narrative could continue.

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Caleb Wilson, TE – UCLA

Athleticism was always a concern for Wilson. This week he was having an issue catching some passes and in the game that showed. In addition, he had an illegal touching penalty in the game. Not a great debut for the Bruin.

At UCLA, he had a good season with 60 receptions, 965 yards, and 4 TDs. His college production could hint at consistent NFL production but his athleticism and performance this week in practice and at the game will definitely give NFL scouts more questions than answers.

Rock Ya-Sin, CB – Temple

There was probably no cornerback more hyped than Ya-Sin. (His name will naturally create that hype) Unfortunately, for how physically gifted Ya-Sin is, his technique was significantly underdeveloped. Receivers had an easy time separating against the graduate transfer and he looked clunky on the field in general.

His build is similar to Lonnie Johnson Jr from Kentucky, but his technique is no where close. Ya-Sin could develop nicely in the NFL but clearly it’s going to take time for that to happen.

The Senior Bowl significantly raised some prospects draft stock more than others. The Senior Bowl gave these senior prospects one last time to showcase their skills with against their peers. Regardless, this is the first step in many on these prospects path to the draft and hopefully a spot on a 53 man roster.