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2017 Senior Bowl: 5 players to watch

By John Buhler

Nov 26, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) passes against the Syracuse Orange during the third quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 76-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) passes against the Syracuse Orange during the third quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 76-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) celebrates his teams victory following the CUSA championship game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) celebrates his teams victory following the CUSA championship game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky won 58-44. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Forrest Lamp

Offensive Guard, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Along with the NFL Scouting Combine, the Senior Bowl is a great opportunity for mid-major stars to show what they have against superior competition heading into the draft. One player that will have everybody turning their heads in Mobile on Saturday is Western Kentucky Hilltoppers redshirt senior guard Forrest Lamp.

Lamp along with Indiana’s Dan Feeney, who will also be playing in this game, project as the first two offensive guards to be drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. At Western Kentucky, Lamp thrived in pass protection in Jeff Brohm’s aerial assault. Western Kentucky won the Conference USA Championship in Lamp’s final season in Bowling Green.

With the way that the NFL’s current collective bargaining agreement has drastically hurt offensive line development, scouting the position group has been even more crucial. Lamp is one of the few players whose skill set appropriately translates coming out of a spread offense.

He has been on the scouting radar for most teams since the start of the 2016 season. Lamp will be taken at latest in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Since he will be playing for Jackson’s South team, don’t be surprised if Lamp winds up with the Browns to help transform their offensive line. If this kid can learn a thing from Joe Thomas in Cleveland, look out!

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