Quick notes from Day 2:
Spoke to Mason Taylor, Emery Jones Jr. and Garrett Dellinger today at the Senior Bowl in Mobile.
I asked Taylor about the concerns surrounding his weight and that showing up in the trenches. He knows he came to LSU light, but he said now ideally he still likes to stay around 250-255 pounds. Taylor: "That's the perfect weight for me." Wants to have balance in that regard to not compromise his best traits. Surely teams will still push for him to add to his frame a bit.
Taylor also noted that the Miami Dolphins were one of the teams he met with to start the week. Interesting for obvious reasons, but asking about meetings doesn't hold much weight to be honest. (Pun not intended). All of these guys are going to meet with everybody. However, I also spoke to his representation who said several GMs have expressed interest in Taylor as "the most complete tight end in the class." Plus a note that, "He's going to be drafted very early."
Jones Jr. is a pure competitor. Been through a lot, smiling through it all. He told me that he thinks NFL teams and his Senior Bowl teammates are both noticing the intensity in how he approaches the game. "When I'm on the field, I feel like I'm trying to kill whoever is in front of me."
Dellinger was a fun talk, too. He's been embracing the week and feels like he's been able to separate himself in the meeting room. Looks like he's being projected at the center position, which he said was expected. Mostly trying to assure teams that injuries aren't bothering him.
I'll have some video on X at some point soon as well. Incredibly busy day.
Spoke to Mason Taylor, Emery Jones Jr. and Garrett Dellinger today at the Senior Bowl in Mobile.
I asked Taylor about the concerns surrounding his weight and that showing up in the trenches. He knows he came to LSU light, but he said now ideally he still likes to stay around 250-255 pounds. Taylor: "That's the perfect weight for me." Wants to have balance in that regard to not compromise his best traits. Surely teams will still push for him to add to his frame a bit.
Taylor also noted that the Miami Dolphins were one of the teams he met with to start the week. Interesting for obvious reasons, but asking about meetings doesn't hold much weight to be honest. (Pun not intended). All of these guys are going to meet with everybody. However, I also spoke to his representation who said several GMs have expressed interest in Taylor as "the most complete tight end in the class." Plus a note that, "He's going to be drafted very early."
Jones Jr. is a pure competitor. Been through a lot, smiling through it all. He told me that he thinks NFL teams and his Senior Bowl teammates are both noticing the intensity in how he approaches the game. "When I'm on the field, I feel like I'm trying to kill whoever is in front of me."
Dellinger was a fun talk, too. He's been embracing the week and feels like he's been able to separate himself in the meeting room. Looks like he's being projected at the center position, which he said was expected. Mostly trying to assure teams that injuries aren't bothering him.
I'll have some video on X at some point soon as well. Incredibly busy day.
