2024 Senior Bowl: Two Former FCS Players Shine On Day 1

New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube and SEMO wide receiver Ryan Flournoy shined on Day 1 of practices at the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL

The top NFL Draft prospects around the country have officially arrived in Mobile, Alabama for the Reese's Senior Bowl.

Four former FCS players will participate this year, headlined by South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis. Davis will join New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube on the National Team, while Houston Christian EDGE Jalyx Hunt and SEMO wide receiver Ryan Flournoy will be on the American Team.

Below is the latest news and updates from the first day of practices at the Senior Bowl for all four former FCS players.

New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube

One of the biggest stars of Tuesday's practice was former New Hampshire running back Dylan Laube. He showed elite athleticism and an impressive burst with the football. His versatility as a receiver and return specialist will make Laube one of the most interesting prospects throughout the week. Laube was the buzz of the National Team practice and is one of the biggest winners during Day 1 of practices in Mobile. 

New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube had a strong day at the #SeniorBowl by all accounts.

He’s a hard competitor with good agility and great hands as a pass-catcher. Versatile piece who will play a role in the NFL on passing downs and special teams. pic.twitter.com/Zp3lOFEN4O

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) January 30, 2024

National Team has been on the field first to open up day one of practice here at the Senior Bowl.

The star so far has been New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube.

He’s broken off several runs and clearly looks like the best player on the field.

— Brian Lamb (@brianlamb_ISN) January 30, 2024

Dylan Laube stepped up on Day 1 of #SeniorBowl practice.

Fast enough to get to the edge! pic.twitter.com/QQeGdGoAon

— Travis May (@FF_TravisM) January 30, 2024

Nice run by New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/aCochtppzW

— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) January 30, 2024

SEMO WR Ryan Flournoy

SEMO wide receiver Ryan Flournoy was another big winner from Day 1 of practices in Mobile. He shined during the 1-on-1 period and made multiple impressive plays throughout the 7-on-7 period. Flournoy finished the day with zero drops and showed the versatility to play the slot and the physicality to play outside against bigger cornerbacks. It was a big first day for the SEMO product and he will have the chance to raise his draft stock throughout the week. 

Tennessee QB Joe Milton connecting with Southeast Missouri WR Ryan Flournoy. Flournoy has been on fire today at the #SeniorBowl 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3VhVD1B4om

— Michael Mirskiy (@MMirskiy) January 30, 2024

Southeast Missouri State WR Ryan Flournoy with another catch, this time in 7-on-7s from Tennessee QB Joe Milton pic.twitter.com/5OBIu8sMix

— Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) January 30, 2024

South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler with a nice connection to Southeast Missouri State WR Ryan Flournoy. Rattler pulled Flournoy aside before this rep. pic.twitter.com/SqPhIZchPc

— Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) January 30, 2024

Ryan Flournoy has been rock-solid on all three of his reps in 1-on-1s so far. SEMO product making himself known in Mobile.

Strong hands, size-speed profile, sturdy against contact.

— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) January 30, 2024

Senior Bowl Day 1 Winners/Losers from @thorku 📝

Winners 📈
RB Cody Schrader
RB Dylan Laube
RB Marshawn Lloyd
WR Ryan Flournoy
WR Ladd McConkey
WR Roman Wilson
WR Ricky Pearsall
TE Theo Johnson

Losers 📉
QB Bo Nix
QB Joe Milton
RB Emani Bailey
WR Xavier Legette
WR… pic.twitter.com/VwIvkz6TAV

— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) January 30, 2024

South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis

South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis entered this week with plenty of hype after another All-American season for the Jackrabbits. He did not generate a ton of attention with his Day 1 performance but looked solid in drills throughout the day. I expect Davis to shine later this week as running backs are expected to have more chances to make plays in live scrimmages. 

Isaiah Davis’ hands look natural enough pic.twitter.com/VZIESjQE9d

— Barnabas Lee (@pkjblee) January 30, 2024

Walking into @seniorbowl Day 1. My top-3 by position heading in:

QB
1. Michael Penix Jr.
2. Bo Nix
3. Spencer Rattler

RB
1. Isaiah Davis
2. Kimani Vidal
3. MarShawn Lloyd

WR
1. Javon Baker
2. Ladd McConkey
3. Xavier Legette

TE
1. AJ Barner
2. Ben Sinnott
3. Theo Johnson

— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) January 30, 2024

A list of players I'm keeping a close eye on at the @seniorbowl 🧵

Offense:
Oregon QB Bo Nix
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler
Tulane QB Michael Pratt
Kentucky RB Ray Davis
Missouri RB Cody Schrader
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube
South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis pic.twitter.com/rzRA0Drh0p

— Zack Patraw (@ZackPatraw) January 30, 2024

Houston Christian EDGE Jalyx Hunt

Houston Christian EDGE Jalyx Hunt is one of the most interesting prospects in Mobile after starting his career as a safety at Cornell. He measured in at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds this week, and will have a chance to show his skills against some notable Power-Five offensive linemen. He generated some buzz with his physicality in the 1-on-1 session today, including a notable battle with Missouri offensive tackle Javon Foster. Hunt is going to need to shine in pass-rush situations this week and that is where I would expect the attention to be over the next two days of practice. 

PHYSICAL football in this second session. Volume UP.

Jalyx Hunt & Javon Foster pic.twitter.com/V19kltDDNq

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 30, 2024

📍Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/xcYYC4LpgP

— Paige Dimakos (@The_SportsPaige) January 30, 2024

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