The HBCU Legacy Bowl keeps getting better with each season. Saturday's game delivered the deepest pool of talent the event has seen in its three-year history. Representatives from all 32 NFL teams were in attendance for a week of competitive practices leading up to the game, featuring 100-plus 2024 NFL Draft prospects from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I had an opportunity to witness it all in person leading up to our broadcast of the game on NFL Network and NFL+.
Before we turn our attention to the NFL Scouting Combine, I'm highlighting six prospects, listed in alphabetical order, who helped themselves -- either during the week of practice, in the game or both -- along with five other players who are deserving of an honorable mention. There were plenty of talented prospects who played well, but in this piece, I'm focusing on guys who consistently performed at a level that should have the attention of NFL scouts.
Tune in for live coverage of the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine beginning Feb. 29 on NFL Network and NFL+.
Green seemed to be knocking down a pass at the line of scrimmage every time we looked up on Saturday. Clearly, he knows how to get his hands in the passing lane, but he was disruptive against the run, as well. Green is a former high school running back/linebacker who transitioned to defensive tackle. It seemed like he might have added a little too much weight last year and it bogged him down. It appeared he arrived at the Legacy Bowl at a better playing weight. He would still be undersized as an NFL defensive tackle, but if he's looking for some inspiration, he can take a look at what Kobie Turner achieved as a rookie for the Los Angeles Rams last season. Green is not the same player as Turner,
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