MOBILE, Ala — The 2018 Senior Bowl activities kicked off on Tuesday with media day and interviews as well as the first batch of practices. Many of college football’s best seniors took part in drills, scrimmages, and on-the-field tests from Tuesday to Thursday to evaluate the player’s potential of being selected in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. Joining of the Draft’s best prospects are locals including former Gulf Shores Dolphin and Troy Trojans quarterback Brandon Silvers, former Daphne Trojan and the Citadel Bulldogs inside linebacker Myles Pierce and South Alabama Jaguars safety Jeremy Reaves (Pensacola Catholic).
Silvers has been competing with some of the draft’s best quarterbacks including Wyoming’s Josh Allen and Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma. Both Allen and Mayfield are projected to get drafted very hight. Silvers has been making great strides to present himself as a high-caliber passer and trying to make a name for himself especially being surrounded by all this talent.
Silvers isn’t worried about being overshadowed as he is enjoying the Senior Bowl experience and playing in familiar territory.

"It feels great coming back here where we've played here in high school and I've played here against South and here in the last bowl games,” Silvers said. “Just coming here and hanging out in Mobile has been really fun."

Both Pierce and Reaves are making their presence known in these Senior Bowl practices by being efficient and flying to the ball for their respective defenses in the North and South squad. Reaves is the fourth Jaguar to ever participate in the Senior Bowl. He has done a great job of making tackles in the open field and chasing to the defender from far away to save the touchdown in scrimmages.
Among some of the best performers in these Senior Bowl practices are Auburn’s Tray Matthews, Pittsburgh’s Brain O’Neill, Washington State’s Luke Falk, and Georgia’s Isaiah Wynn. Matthews has been one of the biggest surprises this week by not only flying to the ball but also making great tackles. Matthews continued his playing ability like he has at Auburn by reacting to the run from 10-15 yards away and making the tackle at the line of scrimmage.

Reese's Senior Bowl Game Day

DATE: Saturday, January 27, 2018

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mobile, Alabama

STADIUM: Ladd-Peebles Stadium (38,888)

TELEVISION: NFL Network

TICKETS: $30, $20, $10

TICKET OFFICE: 251.432.4109 or toll free 1.888.736.2695

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Frequently asked questions:

What is the Senior Bowl?
The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier senior showcase event. It annually features the country's best senior collegiate football players and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South that are coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football League teams.
How is the Senior Bowl date determined?

The Senior Bowl is always played on the weekend prior to the Super Bowl.
What network will televise the Reese's Senior Bowl?
The 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl will be nationally televised by NFL Network at 1:30pmCT. The first nationally-televised Senior Bowl was in 1958 by NBC, and the contest has been on national television every year since. Practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be televised live by NFL Network and the Wednesday and Thursday practices will also be covered live by ESPN on ESPNU. The NFL Network will produce hour-long recap shows each evening as well. Check your local listings.
Who plays in the Reese's Senior Bowl?
Each year, the Senior Bowl rosters feature the nation's top senior collegiate football players and NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South. Only college seniors and fourth-year junior graduates are eligible for the game. Fourth-year junior graduates must have graduated by the December prior to the game to be eligible.
Who coaches the Senior Bowl?
National Football League coaching staffs coach the two Senior Bowl teams each year. The staffs are determined in cooperation with the NFL. The teams with the lowest winning percentage that season usually get the first opportunity to coach in the game, but only if a majority of their staff - and head coach - are intact.
When was the first Senior Bowl Game played?
The first Senior Bowl was played in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1950, and moved to Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium one year later, where it has remained.
How can I purchase tickets?
Fans may purchase tickets to the Senior Bowl by contacting the Senior Bowl ticket office at 251-432-4109 or toll-free at 1-888-736-2695.

What other events does the Reese's Senior Bowl put on each year?
The Senior Bowl conducts several events throughout the year: The Reese's Senior Bowl Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Spire; The Senior Bowl Charity Run, presented by Wells Fargo and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; a women's football clinic, 'Girls of Fall,'; our Middle School Football Showcase; youth football clinics; 10-game NFL Flag Football leagues in Mobile and Baldwin County, Scout School, High School Football Leadership Luncheon, plus the Reese's Senior Bowl Experience and the Coca-Cola Meet the Players.
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