MOBILE, Ala. -- NFL teams turned their attention to the Senior Bowl this week with all 32 organizations having scouts and front-office personnel taking over Mobile, Alabama, ahead of next month's combine and April's 2020 NFL draft. Potential first-round picks Justin Herbert (Oregon quarterback) and Javon Kinlaw (South Carolina defensive tackle) attended, along with other intriguing prospects like Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma quarterback) and Van Jefferson (Florida wide receiver).
After a week of evaluation at practices, several under-the-radar prospects created buzz among teams. ESPN NFL Nation reporters Turron Davenport, Courtney Cronin, Vaughn McClure and Lindsey Thiry talked to scouts and personnel people throughout the week and asked them to pick the prospects who could rise up draft boards.
Here are their picks for the most underrated prospects at the Senior Bowl:
Scout No. 1's pick: Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic
HT: 6-foot-5 | WT: 242
2019 stats: 65 catches for 1,004 yards and seven TDs
Where Kiper ranks him: No. 3 TE
The NFL has become a game of matchups, and that's what makes Bryant such an appealing prospect. Bryant could serve as the queen on a chessboard because of his size and explosiveness. He stood out when he was matched up against both safeties and linebackers. He showed that he understands how to use his size to create separation, leaning into defenders at the top of his routes before breaking the opposite direction. Bryant's long arms combined with his 6-foot-5 frame made it easy for quarterbacks to hit him in the passing game.
What they're saying: "He can be George Kittle 2.0. He can get that status. You can spread him out. He's good at route running, pass catching and blocking. Put him in the right situation and he can be explosive. He's really polished. He's athletic, runs good routes, can catch over the middle of the field. He's a better blocker than anticipated."
Scout No. 2's pick: Josh Uche, LB, Michigan
HT: 6-foot-1 | WT: 241
2019 stats: 35 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles
Where Kiper ranks him: No. 7 OLB
Players like Uche are tough to gauge because they don't have a specific projected position at the next level. Uche showcased his versatility in Mobile, standing out when he got opportunities to rush the passer. His heavy, strong hands seemed to shock blockers at the contact point. Uche was also able to run with some of the running backs in coverage, which is good for his future in the NFL.
What they're saying: "He won me over during Wednesday's practice. He doesn't have the typical edge-rusher build but likely projects as an outside 'backer who can sustain pass-rushing downs in certain defenses. Loved how explosive his lower-body movement showed up in individuals. Great bend. They'll call him a tweener in every draft profile you read, but he's so versatile that every NFL team could find a role for a guy like this."
Scout No. 3's pick: Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty
HT: 6-foot-3 | WT: 222
2019 stats: 79 catches for 1,396 yards and 10 TDs
Where Kiper ranks him: Outside the top 10 WRs
Gandy-Golden, who had 20 total touchdown catches over the past two seasons, came into Mobile intending to show that he can level up against defensive backs from bigger schools. As a bigger wideout, his goal was to improve how fluidly he could get in and out of his routes. Gandy-Golden seemed to establish a good rapport with Utah State quarterback Jordan Love during the week. His strong hands and smooth route running led to some standout plays during the week.
What they're saying: "He's interesting because he's a big guy that showed improvement in his route running. This kid is really strong at the catch point. He has big hands and long arms that create a huge catch radius. The way he can climb the ladder makes him a red zone threat, especially on back-shoulder throws. He's not the most polished receiver, but once he gets better with technique, he'll be a nice player in the league."
Scout No. 4's pick: Jason Strowbridge, DE, North Carolina
HT: 6-foot-4 | WT: 267
2019 stats: 44 tackles, two sacks, six tackles for loss, one forced fumble
Where Kiper ranks him: No. 8 DE
Every year a trench player comes to Mobile and helps boost his stock by showing out against the competition. Strowbridge was that guy in 2020. He dominated during one-on-ones. His blend of speed and power made him nearly unblockable. At times he used his short-area quickness to get around offensive linemen. Then on the next rep, he'd bullrush them. Strowbridge was the most disruptive defensive lineman on the North Team this week.
What they're saying: "Speed. Pass rush. He can really get off the ball. I didn't know that, but I've seen that this week. ... [He] really surprised me this week. It's hard to say which round you project him in, but he's made himself some money.''
Scout No. 5's pick: Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame
HT: 5-foot-11 | WT: 193
2019 stats: 40 tackles, one interception, six pass breakups
Where Kiper ranks him: Outside the top 10 CBs
Pride, one of three Notre Dame defensive backs in Mobile, is a pure cover corner who has shown the ability to mirror routes by wide receivers. He was able to plaster himself to advanced route runners such as Texas A&M's Quartney Davis during one-on-ones. At the same time, he was able to body up in the red zone against bigger wideouts such as 6-foot-4, 229-pound Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool.
What they're saying: "This guy is one of the more underrated corners in the draft and quickly separated himself from the rest with some impressive battles in one-on-ones. No-brainer best corner I've seen here so far. Great speed and quickness ... In my mind, he's taken himself from a Day 3 prospect to potential second-rounder."
Scout No. 6's pick: Matt Hennessy, C/G, Temple
HT: 6-foot-4 | WT: 302
Where Kiper ranks him: No. 2 center
Hennessy, a two-year starter for the Owls, came into Mobile wanting to show that he had the strength to hold his own along the interior. He was able to stonewall some of the bigger defensive linemen who tried to beat him with power, especially in goal-line one-on-ones. Hennessy also showed how he can get on the move and keep himself under control to block linebackers or defensive backs without whiffing. Teams are looking at him as a guard in addition to center.
What they're saying: "Good, smart player with good technique. He's competitive, plays hard and uses his intelligence. Has the good ability to get to the second level and finish off a linebacker."