The Shrine Game took place yesterday. The offensive player of the game was Brown QB EJ Perry. Defensive player of the game was Navy LB Diego Fagot. It's become information overload to track both the Senior Bowl and Shrine practices closely as they are now overlapping.
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@Red Raider mentioned it does sound like UCLA WR Kyle Phillips really helped his draft stock. Comparisons to Renfrow are being made. I've copied and pasted some of the notes from different sites regarding Phillips. Typically there are contradicting reports on most players so to see a consensus building around Kyle Phillips is encouraging.
Profootballnetwork notes:
Kyle Philips was good yesterday but had scouts buzzing on Sunday. He plays with incredible quickness and shows a burst. He’s a precise route runner who catches the ball extremely well.
Kyle Philips, WR, UCLA
It’s apparent that no one can really keep up with UCLA WR Kyle Philips at the Shrine Bowl. He’s turned defensive backs in circles and has sped past linebackers with ease. His routes are crisp, and his hands are soft. Philips’ ability to separate at the catch point has made everyone take notice.
He isn’t the biggest guy, but Philips doesn’t have to stand tall to play big. The former UCLA WR hauled in the biggest play during team drills, finding a hole in zone coverage that he scooted for a touchdown. It was a bright spot for the passing game that saw very little of it yet again from the quarterbacks.
FROM SI.COM
#10 WR Kyle Philips, UCLA, 5110, 186, 0848, 2968, 7200
There is no shortage of highlight reel plays floating around of Philips breaking ankles of opposing cornerbacks here in Las Vegas. The fancy footwork, the upper body shimmy, head fake and all, the Cali native has become a star amongst scouts on hand. While Philips has earned high praise during one-on-ones, he has also been a standout in scrimmage action. The East quarterbacks have struggled to find him at times but just like any good receiver will tell you and any observer on-site can recognize, Philips is always open…just throw him the dang ball! This is an ascending star, so catch him while you can…no one has been hotter than this talented young man since November. The three-year starter finished his Bruins career with at least one reception in his last 29 consecutive games played and registered 35 catches, including five touchdowns during the final five games of the season. He should have a strong game come Saturday. After three consecutive days of leaving defenders in the dust, Philips has changed the narrative from, ‘will he get drafted,’ to ‘how high will he be selected?’
From acmepackingcompany.com
Sleeper: Kyle Philips, WR, UCLA
Kyle Philips didn’t get much action in the actual game, but he got rave reviews during the week of practice. The slot receiver compares very strongly to Hunter Renfrow and was first-team All-Pac-12 this last year. He might not win on raw athleticism, but he’s crafty and the Packers are still searching for a reliable slot receiver.
thedraftnetwork:
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Kyle Philips
WR , UCLA
No player turned more heads at Shrine Bowl practices than Kyle Philips. The guy was completely unguardable in every part of practice. He won almost all of his one-on-ones all week and was flying all over the field, catching passes everywhere in team drills. Even on top of his ability to create separation and win his matchups, Philips was just really impressive catching the ball.
There were several occasions in which the UCLA product would win his one-on-one then have to make a big adjustment to complete the catch. Sometimes that meant showcasing his good body control, twisting around in the air to secure the ball while getting both feet in bounds to complete the catch. Other times it meant diving for the ball on a low throw or turning around and fighting through a defender to work back to the ball, snatching it away from their outstretched hands.
Philips was by far the biggest standout player in Las Vegas this week. He’s made himself some good money by elevating his draft stock more than any other player during Shrine Bowl practices.
Here are some notes about other players at the Shrine game:
- Clemson LB Baylen Spector was impressive at the line and making plays in space.
Baylon Spector, LB, Clemson
Making the play of the day for the defense, Clemson LB Baylon Spector showcased great coverage ability during team drills. He dropped back perfectly and read the quarterback’s eyes with ease, nabbing a leaping interception. What made it even more impressive was the fact that he made the pick with a cast on his right hand.
Baylon Spector, LB, Clemson
Baylon Spector made several productive plays in drills and the scrimmage. He stacked well against the run and also made plays in space
- Colorado DE/EDGE Carson Wells
From SI.COM
#26 DE Carson Wells, Colorado, 6025, 250, 0928, 3218, 7868
One of the first noticeable players to jump out of the gates with some extra ‘juice’ this week was Wells, who planted the aforementioned Muse straight on his back with a one-handed stiff arm attack on day one. The rave reviews have continued throughout the week for Wells, who has looked very capable in pass coverage when blanketing running backs or tight ends on subsequent days. Wells registered an eye-popping 182 tackles, including 38 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks during his Buffaloes career. With his ability to blow up the backfield, drop in coverage or hover from sideline-to-sideline, Wells projects as an immediate contributor on special teams and a valuable rotational player who could play defensive end or linebacker depending on scheme. Some traditional, old-school scouts may grapple with the ‘tweener’ size but Wells has starter potential and should be viewed as a solid mid-round selection.
Wisconsin LB Jack Sanborn:
NFL.COM
Jack Sanborn, LB, Wisconsin
Sanborn stood out in RB/LB one-on-one receiving drills Tuesday, including one rep where he stoned the back at the top of his route and broke on the pass to knock it away.
The Wisconsin 'backer was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2021 and earned the team's Defensive Player of the Year honor. His 88.8 PFF grade ranked fifth among FBS off-ball linebackers last season.
Diego Fagot, LB, Navy
From NFL.COM
The Navy linebacker has acquitted himself well in practice sessions. He batted down a pass attempted for D'Eriq King while in coverage Tuesday, showing he's not just an in-the-box 'backer. Fagot is a two-time first-team All-AAC selection who led the Midshipmen in tackles in each of the past three seasons.
Some other players that seem to have helped their stock are:
Alec Lindstrom
Cordell Volson
Nick Muse
I think Jack Coan could be the next Kirk Cousins - that's the comparison I come up with. Hopefully he gets drafted in the late 3rd/early 4th round. He's a safe bet IMO.
