It’s a big week in the state of Alabama as far as the NFL Draft goes with professional scouts, coaches, decision makers, and even owners making their way down to Mobile for the Reese’s Senior Bowl to get a look at some of the best of the best type players who expect to be drafted in April.
As is always the case, the event is well attended by Alabama players, with quarterback Jalen Milroe, safety Malachi Moore, defensive lineman Tim Smith, tight end CJ Dippre, and punter James Burnip featured in the game.
Their head coach Kalen DeBoer took the time this week to travel to the event and support his players, taking a picture with all five of them:
Kalen DeBoer and Alabama’s players at the Senior Bowl. pic.twitter.com/7Xd71QBz8W
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 28, 2025
The game routinely sees over 100 of its players drafted and it is considered to be the unofficial start to the draft process, giving players a massive opportunity to be able showcase their skills in front of the people who will ultimately dictate where they get drafted.
The week consists of three practices for each of the two teams before the game on Saturday afternoon at Hancock-Whitney Stadium on the campus of the South Alabama Jaguars.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
