The New York Jets and Detroit Lions will get the first two up-close looks at some of the upcoming prospects entering the NFL Draft. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Field Yates reported that the two franchises’ coaching staffs will serve as coaches in this year’s Senior Bowl.
“Senior Bowl news,” Yates tweeted. “The Jets and Lions will be the two teams coaching this year’s game.” Noting, “As the holders of 2 of the top 4 picks in the draft with intact coaching staffs, they get the shot to see many of the best draft eligible players up close and personal.”
Senior Bowl news: the Jets and Lions will be the two teams coaching this year’s game.
As the holders of 2 of the top 4 picks in the draft with intact coaching staffs, they get the shot to see many of the best draft eligible players up close and personal.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 11, 2022
The Lions and Jets own the No. 2 and No. 4 picks respectively. The Reese’s Senior Bowl serves as an All-Star game that provides a stage for the top players in college football that have completed their college eligibility.
Each year, some of the country’s best prospects travel down to Mobile, Alabama to both practice and play for NFL coaches. As they attempt to leave a good impression on staffs that they might be working with down the line.
“We are very thankful to Jim Nagy and his team for the chance to work with some of the best young players in the nation this week.
The New York Jets are fired up for the opportunity to engage with these young men and be a part of everything at the Senior Bowl.” – Coach Saleh pic.twitter.com/38INZWU1GQ
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 11, 2022
Notable names in 2022’s Senior Bowl include quarterbacks Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder and Sam Howell. Running backs James Cook, Hassan Haskins and Brian Robinson Jr. As well as defensive standouts Jermaine Johnson, Roger McCreary and Haskell Garrett.
The Senior Bowl takes place February 5 at 2:30 PM ET on NFL Network.
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