Each year collegiate prospects with dreams of making an NFL roster take the field in Mobile, Alabama at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. The unofficial start of scouting for general managers across the league, teams meet with players, observe practices and ultimately get to see how each performs in a game environment. Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is a veteran of the process, having served in his current role for fifteen years now.
With the NFL Draft still months away, it is in Mobile where players begin to either increase or decrease their stock. Depending on specific team needs, there may be players who surprise throughout the week and warrant following through the offseason process and upcoming NFL Combine.