Senior Bowl Day Two: Desmond Ridder Bounces Back, and Myjai Sanders Continues to Shine

CINCINNATI — Day Two of practices at the 2022 Senior Bowl brought out the elements and a chance for the evaluators to see how each player deals with slippery conditions. The day produced a mixed bag of performances from the Bearcats contingent.

Alec Pierce had an up and down afternoon in the rain but has impressed scouts with his overall performance so far.

Penn State CB Tariq Castro-Fields with a PD over the middle on a pass to Cincinnati's Alec Pierce at Senior Bowl practice today. #WeAre pic.twitter.com/TZE2toLSfT
— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) February 2, 2022

Alec Pierce beating press in drills earlier pic.twitter.com/8o4NLHDmlJ
— Luke Carr (@LukeCarrFB) February 2, 2022

An early drop in the rain from Alec Pierce pic.twitter.com/rqYlSzz3LB
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) February 2, 2022

Alec Pierce draws the DPI and comes up with it still #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/iRxYbucwom
— Nick Faber (@NickFaberNFL) February 2, 2022

Myjai Sanders continued showing why his ceiling is so high at the next level. He made multiple plays in the rain to add onto a strong Day One.

Cincinnati DE Myjai Sanders making his presence known out here 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/hrNhhKielm
— 4th and JAWN (@4thandJawn) February 2, 2022

Myjai Sanders from Cincinnati running the figure 8. We’re looking for low pad level, flexible lower body and fluid hips here. Sanders has been the most energetic player in the group so far. pic.twitter.com/DoaTjG66aS
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) February 2, 2022

Wednesday was a nice bounceback day for Desmond Ridder as he showed nice ball security and placement in the elements. He struggled with accuracy on Day One but was the best National Team QB on Day Two.

Desmond Ridder DIME

Best throw of Day 2 at the @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/a4uKzlR0OJ
— Anthony Treash (@atreash_) February 3, 2022

Desmond Ridder has thrown the furthest pass by air distance, 62.5 yards on a deep route down the sideline to Bo Melton. The pass was also the highest initial spin rate recorded on a pass in the National practice today - 673.9 RPM. @ZebraTechnology #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/RDcIVQo2vX
— Reese's Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) February 2, 2022

Desmond Ridder throws a dart to WR Romeo Doubs, but Doubs can't quite haul it in. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/MKS1btaW1o
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) February 2, 2022

On a tough rainy day to throw the ball, Desmond Ridder fits a good pass into a tight window here #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/5KeVGRHdIq
— Kam (@KamranMoos) February 2, 2022

Big bounce back day for Desmond Ridder. He’s easily been the cleanest among the 3 National team QBs and being able to flourish despite the weather speaks even more.
— Christian Zwick (@Zwick_Christian) February 2, 2022

Rain or shine, Ridder's character, and intangibles continued to show through in Mobile on Wednesday.

One of the last to leave the field is Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder.

Despite the pouring rain, he makes sure to sign an autograph. pic.twitter.com/00y97uwHag
— Kole Emplit (@KoleEmplit) February 2, 2022

Coby Bryant had another nice day in coverage. He showed strong finishing ability on this pass breakup and was named a riser for a second-straight day by multiple on-site analysts.

Romeo Doubs vs. Coby Bryant 👀😬@seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/QgpaanBTlf
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 2, 2022

Jerome Ford was also named one of the National Team winners on Day Two. He showed sound pass-blocking chops and scored a touchdown untouched after a nasty backside cut.

Great blocking up front and in the second level. Jerome Ford walks into pay dirt #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/0OxTTGlWxG
— Nick Faber (@NickFaberNFL) February 2, 2022