Washington won’t win any intimidation points when he walks off the bus at 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds, but once he straps the helmet and steps on the field, he gets results. His quickness, great feet and good separation skills enabled to consistently stand out throughout the week of practices. He proved to be nearly unrecoverable in the one-on-one portions of practice. There are a handful of good, smaller receivers in this class, so despite his 85.0 PFF receiving grade this season, his draft projections didn’t seem high. From what he showed at the Shrine Bowl, he an easy riser amidst the slot receiver class.
Other than Boyd, Taylor-Demerson was probably the highest riser from the Shrine Bowl roster. He was already communicating with his fellow defensive backs before the snap on Day 1 and was consistently around the ball – he even came up with a nice interception from a single-high alignment from an overthrow. He has graded well as a pass-rusher while also earning a 75.0-plus PFF coverage grade in three consecutive seasons with 11 interceptions in that span. In a weaker safety class, he will – and should be – a fan favorite.
Wilson put on a show this season with Michigan as the team's go-to deep threat. He recorded 23 catches of 15-plus yards with a 14.1-yard average depth of target. The Senior Bowl was no different. Whether it was one-on-one drills, seven-on-seven or full team scrimmages, Wilson was getting open behind the defense. He’s a smaller receiver at 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds, but he has legitimate track speed and is tough at the catch point. He has the national championship, the speed and the film to back up his production. He feels like a lock for Day 2 now.
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