2022 Senior Bowl: Day 2 Updates

The first set of Senior Bowl practices will be televised on Wednesday afternoon.

While the National team hits the practice field first, the American squad will take the field at 3 p.m. ET.

Viewers wanting to take a closer look at the Lions' coaching staff working with college draft prospects can tune in to ESPN2 for two hours of live coverage.

On Tuesday, quarterback Sam Howell had the best day of the quarterbacks on the American squad.

He showcased his arm talent early in the day, but struggled with poor tosses near the end of practice.

The quarterback who struggled the most was Desmond Ridder of the National squad, as he was observed struggling with ball security and inaccuracy.

The player who generated a significant amount of buzz was Florida State's Jermaine Johnson.

He showcased why many view him as a prospect who can emerge as a significant threat to opposing quarterbacks.

Johnson secured 70 tackles, with 18 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, in his senior season.

He was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year.

Follow along with SI All Lions all throughout the Senior Bowl, as we bring you all the relevant information you need to know this week.

Biggest standouts from day 2 of American team practice #SeniorBowl

-Florida State EDGE Jermaine Johnson
-Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt
-Liberty QB Malik Willis
-Florida RB Dameon Pierce
-UCLA TE Greg Dulcich
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) February 2, 2022

Liberty QB Malik Willis makes another impressive play. Rolls out of the pocket and finds the open man for the would be touchdown #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/gkGcKRAApX
— Kam (@KamranMoos) February 2, 2022

Lions OL coach Hank Fraley working with his crew. Cade Mays has been impressive here in Mobile pic.twitter.com/HHTFBumTZV
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) February 2, 2022

Michigan State RB Connor Heyward has impressed in receiving drills. Sharp routes, soft hands. Useful jack-of-all-trades offensive weapon as a FB/RB/TE. Has the route skills to play TE
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) February 2, 2022

I know y’all are worried about the Lions drafting another RB, but Dameon Pierce is having himself a week down here.
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) February 2, 2022

Lions DC Aaron Glenn observing this portion of practice
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) February 2, 2022

Velus Jones with some shake. He looks FAST!

Errant throw from Howell. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/uEMogYskIE
— Brett Whitefield (@BGWhitefield) February 2, 2022

Mark Brunell got really excited when Malik Willis threw a short swing pass yesterday. I asked the Lions QB coach why he was so animated about that particular throw. pic.twitter.com/NavTRgODFk
— Justin Rogers | Detroit Football Network (@Justin_Rogers) February 2, 2022

I feel like I just saw what I would look like as a blocking Tight End! Daniel Bellinger got dominated in pass blocking not once but twice#NoBlocks
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) February 2, 2022

Kingsley Enagbare 💪 pic.twitter.com/zwiJWyQwTt
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) February 2, 2022

UNC’s Sam Howell PA Fake, ball thrown to Ole Miss’s Dontario Drummond. Nice velo on this one. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/4ukGe6OiSR
— Damien Bartonek (@tvBartonek) February 2, 2022

I thought Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson was the best player at yesterday’s practice. He’s looking to add to it today #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/HrwYsCGsMA
— jackson caudell (@jacksoncaudell) February 2, 2022

Bailey Zappe is getting a little more juice on his throws today, but again it's crazy how good Malik Willis's arm is by comparison to Zappe and Howell.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 2, 2022

Zappe throws a high one to Tolbert deep coming across the field and Tolbert brought it down effortlessly.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 2, 2022

There is no love lost between the OL and DL on day two of @seniorbowl practice. The energy is high for every rep.

Here’s a good look at @KU_Football LB Kyron Johnson running straight through Abraham Lucas — with some extra words after the takedown pic.twitter.com/YoaOhb8WXf
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 2, 2022

Dan Campbell
Point of emphasis for prospects today: You need to be better today than yesterday. Also says he is enjoying opportunity to evaluate his own coaches who are in elevated roles this week
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) February 2, 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

.@CSUFootball TE Trey McBride with an extremely impressive contested catch through contact and the rain.

He’s looked as advertised as the top tight end at @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/CLpm9cr1sa
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 2, 2022

Both Luke Fickell and PJ Fleck were on the sidelines for Senior Bowl practice Tuesday. Wonder if they need to have their phones charged. https://t.co/IhOtxgfZW6
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) February 2, 2022

Things got a little chippy here between Kansas’ Kyron Johnson and Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning.#seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/rsxG8ZZgOt
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) February 2, 2022

There’s one Lions coach out here in the pouring rain in shorts and, yes, it is Don Muhlbach.
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) February 2, 2022

Biggest standouts from day 2 of National team practices #SeniorBowl

-Houston DT Logan Hall
-UConn DT Travis Jones
-Oklahoma DT Perrion Winfrey
-Ohio State TE Jeremy Ruckert
-NDSU WR Christian Watson
-Ohio State EDGE Tyreke Smith
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) February 2, 2022

Oklahoma DL Perrion Winfrey having another monster practice. He’s a problem for this National offensive line.
— Jeremy Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) February 2, 2022

Sign me up for Zion Johnson at center. Excellent movement and balance.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 2, 2022

Perrion Winfrey really making his presence known today. Physically and verbally. Bringing a ton of energy to the National defense.

Forced and recovered a fumble in the first team session. Easily can be heard hyping up the team in between plays and on sidelines. #SeniorBowl
— Tyler Wise (@TriggeredWise) February 2, 2022

Nevada’s Carson Strong to Nevada’s Romeo Doubs. They’ve played together before… right? #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/CVUSjpAtUN
— Damien Bartonek (@tvBartonek) February 2, 2022

Kenny Pickett with a nice play to TE Trey McBride, who caught 90 balls in ‘21. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/eAyiVViGih
— John Hansen (@Fantasy_Guru) February 2, 2022

Soggy scene from Senior Bowl National team practice. pic.twitter.com/dZpvyr2eDH
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) February 2, 2022

We’ll have video of this up tonight. pic.twitter.com/j2xvfoVUhq
— Detroit Lions Podcast (@DetLionsPodcast) February 2, 2022

Liberty QB Malik Willis could possibly be a late 1st-round draft option for the #Lions, if available. He is playing on the American team coached by Detroit, and has met with the team. Dan Campbell says he’s “built right” and handled the playbook well for Day 1. pic.twitter.com/v6QqJWHdKq
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) February 2, 2022

This morning at the American Team media session for the @seniorbowl, #Lions HC Dan Campbell answered a question regarding Aaron Glenn interviewing with the New Orleans Saints. Safe to say Campbell knows AG deserves the job but does not want to lose him. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/YectOaXvS9
— Kory E. Woods (@KoryEWoods) February 2, 2022

Sam Howell on Ben Johnson: “He’s a great teacher. … He just knows how to relate to people. He knows how to best get a message across, teaches in a way that everyone can understand it.”
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) February 2, 2022

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