Senior Bowl Superlatives: Strong Performances in the Week

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MOBILE, Ala. — As practices wound down on Friday ahead of the 76th Senior Bowl, the players were given the opportunity to vote on who won the week at their respective positions. One player for each team was selected at running back, offensive line, wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker and secondary. Here are the selections for offense.

Quarterback

For the quarterback, cornerbacks and safeties were asked to name the top quarterback they faced in the week of practice.

Tyler Shough, Louisville Cardinals

For the National team, the secondary chose Tyler Shough from Louisville as the team's top quarterback. After a solid, consistent week of practice, Shough was able to deliver the ball to his receivers and put them in a position to gain yards after the catch. He was able to extend plays and evade defenders quite well with his legs and read the defenses well.

Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss Rebels

On the American team, the secondary chose Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss as the top quarterback for the team. Similar to Shough, he made throws to all areas of the field. Dart showcased his ability to evade defenders and deliver the ball to his playmakers at various release points to keep defenders guessing. With a solid week of practice, Dart has entered into the conversation as one top quarterbacks in the NFL Draft class.

Running Back

For the running back position, the linebackers and secondary voted on which running back was the best that they faced during the week of practice.

Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State Cowboys

The National team selected Ollie Gordon from Oklahoma State as the top running back for his efforts during the week of practice. Gordon ran well against the defenses and showed a good ability to be a receiver. He showcased his speed, logging the fifth-highest speed among running backs at 19.4 miles per hour.

Trevor Etienne, Georgia Bulldogs

The American team selected former Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne as the top running back. Showcasing his running abilities, Etienne proved to be difficult to tackle and showed excellent vision running through traffic. He showed his ability as a receiver, too, in tracking the ball on his pass routes and great hands and speed to separate from defenders.

Wide Receiver

The best wide receiver for each team was determined by the team's secondary. With a very deep receiver group, who did the players choose as the receivers that answered the challenge?

Jaylin Noel, Iowa State Cyclones

For the National team, Jaylin Noel showcased his ability to make people miss. Noel was not only able to consistently make catches in and out of traffic but also showed solid speed to separate from defenders. Noel showcased his route running with precise routes and a shiftiness to make defenders miss.

Jack Bech, TCU Horned Frogs

For the American team, the selection by the players was Jack Bech. The former TCU receiver had one of the best weeks on either team and played like a man possessed. Bech showed a crisp route-running ability as well as the agility to make defenders miss. He established himself as a sure-handed receiver and a favorite target among quarterbacks on the American team.

Senior Bowl Standouts

Offensive Line

The all-important battle in the trenches proves pivotal in so many games. The defensive linemen chose their counterparts that gave them the biggest challenge.

Josh Connerly, Oregon Ducks

One of the most notable athletes entering the week, Josh Connerly was selected by the National team. At 6-foot-4, 313 pounds, Connerly showed a great athletic ability to counter defenders. With his 34-inch arms, he engaged with defenders as his physicality proved difficult for defenders to be successful against. He was consistent all week and was able to win a majority of his matchups against defenders.

Miles Frazier, LSU Tigers

While the three former Tigers on the American team's offensive line stood out with their solid performances, it was Miles Frazier who was chosen as the best. Showcasing his physical style of play, Frazier played with a nastiness that proved difficult to overcome. With the upcoming NFL Draft, Frazier solidified his draft stock as one of the top interior offensive linemen.