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2017 Senior Bowl: 10 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch

By Tyler Brooke

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) scores a touchdown as defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) runs alongside during the second quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) scores a touchdown as defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) runs alongside during the second quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae'lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae’lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Everyone loves a story about a former walk-on trying to make it to the NFL. That’s exactly what Temple Owls star defensive player Haason Reddick is trying to do, and he has an opportunity to help his draft stock in a big way during Senior Bowl week.

As a defensive end and edge rusher for the Owls this season, Reddick was a force to be reckoned with. In 14 games, Reddick was able to rack up 22.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.

There’s no consensus as to what position Reddick will play at the next level. He’s too small for a true NFL defensive end at 6-foot-1 and 237 pounds, but he’s being considered as either an edge rusher or even an inside linebacker at the next level.

Scouts will love Reddick because of his relentlessness and high motor, which makes him extremely disruptive in the backfield. He’s extremely athletic and instinctive which gives scouts hope that he can make the switch to linebacker at the next level.

This will be a huge week for Reddick to prove that he can move to linebacker and not miss a beat while playing against the some elite competition. If he can do that, then Reddick could wind up being an early Day 3 pick with some genuinely high upside.

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