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Highlights: 2012 Senior Bowl

2012 Senior Bowl

The Cowboys' gathered together in the stands of Ladd-Peebles Stadium to watch most of the Senior Bowl practices. Owner/GM Jerry Jones and his son, Stephen, evaluate the action during Tuesday's practice, while area scout John Wojciechowski (back) looks on.

Alabama's pass-rushing star Courtney Upshaw is clearly one of the highest-rated players in the draft. A definite first-round pick, Upshaw could be available for the Cowboys at No. 14. While his 6-2 size is a question mark, he makes up for it with an explosive first-step and will be a hot commodity come draft day.

One of the more versatile players at the Senior Bowl, Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin breaks on a pass intended for Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards during 1-on-1 drills.

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore was probably the biggest name at the Senior Bowl. But his stock took a hit before the first practice when he was listed at 5-11 height. He had a decent week of practice, but likely figures to be a mid-round pick.

Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan observes practice on Wednesday morning from the stands, while Stephen Jones (right) looks on with many Cowboys scouts seated behind.

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan got an up-close look at the Senior Bowl players as Washington's entire staff coached the South team. The North squad was headed up by the Vikings' coaching staff.

South Carolina's Melvin Ingram is another interesting prospect that will likely be a first-round pick, but his position is a bit uncertain. He played defensive end this week but is versatile enough to play end or linebacker, depending on the scheme.

One of the bigger names on the South team is Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden, who has many speedy weapons to choose from this week.

Another interesting prospect this week comes from North Alabama cornerback Jenoris Jenkins, who transferred from Florida, where he had off-the-field issues. Jenkins is still projected as a first-round pick, but the question marks will be his maturity level.

Two of the top offensive linemen for the North squad – Wisconsin's Kevin Zeitler and Cal's Mitchell Schwartz work together on a drill. Zeitler played three seasons at right guard for the Badgers while Schwartz moved around this week, playing tackle, guard and center at one point in practice.

Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Denard entered the week as one of the top prospects at the Senior Bowl, still considered to be a late first-round pick. Here, he backpedals while covering Cal's speedy receiver Marvin Jones.

One of the stronger players at the Senior Bowl this week is Washington nose tackle Alameda Ta'Amu, who also showed off a few pass-rush moves for a 337-pounder.

Two late-first round prospects going at it in practice on Wednesday include Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler and UConn defensive end Kendall Reyes.

With the game played in Mobile, Ala., fans get to watch practice and support their favorite players. Obviously, Alabama players are the favorites, so every time tight end Brad Smelley caught a pass, there would be quite a reception from the stands.

Appalachian State receiver Brian Quick, one of the bigger receivers at the Senior Bowl at 6-5, 220, hauls in a pass in front of Boston College cornerback Donnie Fletcher.

Virginia pass-rusher Cam Johnson looks to be a solid mid-round prospect for the Cowboys, or any 3-4 defensive team. At 6-4, 270, Johnson has long arms and a quick first step, plus he has the experience of playing in both schemes at Virginia.

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