The Reese’s Senior Bowl was more important than ever in 2021, with the 2021 NFL combine canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The NFL recently announced the change as players would be doing all on-field drills during their school’s pro day. Interviews with all prospects shouldn’t be an issue as they can happen on Zoom.
For top prospects such as quarterback Trevor Lawrence of Clemson or Oregon’s Penei Sewell, no combine isn’t an issue. However, for many prospects, it takes away one avenue for players to impress NFL teams.
That meant for those who were invited to the Senior Bowl had an incredible opportunity.