Two former Vols, quarterback Joshua Dobbs and defensive back Cam Sutton, are participating in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday, January 28th. Both were weighed in and participated in some light practices today, and scouts and analysts had plenty to say about both.
Josh Dobbs has received rave reviews from most of the scouts there in attendance. Matt Miller, the lead NFL draft writer for Bleacher Report, was impressed by Dobbs’ pass placement and arm strength.
Only 45 minutes in so this may change, but impressed by Josh Dobbs so far. Arm and placement are on point so far.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 24, 2017
Mike Kaye, a Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter, posted a video that showed off a sideline throw Dobbs completed to Western Kentucky wide receiver Taywan Taylor.
#Gators LB Alex Anzalone directing defensive traffic. Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs hits Western Kentucky WR Taywan Taylor. #Teamsideline pic.twitter.com/FofHTlcRyk
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) January 24, 2017
Dobbs’ day didn’t necessarily start out well, as he was picked off by Tre White early on.
treydaubert: Josh Dobbs picked by Tre White NFL Network Senior Bowl Practice https://t.co/FQVeOO2X2O pic.twitter.com/emBtk0zLSA
— FanSportsClips (@FanSportsClips) January 24, 2017
Josh Dobbs/QB/Tennessee has had trouble getting on the same page with his receivers throughout practice #SeniorBowl
— Draft Analyst (@DraftAnalyst1) January 24, 2017
But Dobbs rebounded and impressed others with his other throws. This is from Chris Renkel, a sports reporter and anchor for WIAT in Birmingham, Alabama.
Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs looks sharp today. Says he’s spoken with Browns coaches several times this week. #GoVols #seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/ajISy2TH9u
— Chris Renkel (@Chris_Renkel) January 24, 2017
More video of Dobbs showing off his arm strength, this time from Sanjay Kirpalani, a national recruiting analyst for Bleacher Report.
Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs lets it rip #Vols #seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/E3bBS32c7s
— Sanjay Kirpalani (@SanjayKirpalani) January 24, 2017
Dobbs started out getting first team reps for the South team, and Cole Thompson, an NFL draft analyst for The Draft Wire, liked what he saw and compared him to Cal quarterback Davis Webb.
Josh Dobbs is the quarterback getting “first team reps” for the South team in 11-on-11.
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 24, 2017
Josh dobbs has impressed me the most out of the qbs at the @NFL #seniorbowl oj howard stood out and the receiver from grambling
— Tnesssportstalk (@Tnessportstalk) January 24, 2017
Josh Dobbs is throwing darts and Davis Webb is overshooting his target…no that’s not backwards #seniorbowl
— Cole Thompson (@ColeThompson32) January 24, 2017
Former Vol cornerback Cam Sutton was listed as a cornerback heading into the Senior Bowl practices, but he apparently was with the safeties and played nickel extensively on defense as well. Sutton missed significant time this season due to injury, but so far he’s also impressed scouts. Jon Ledyard of Inside the Pylon especially liked Sutton.
Tennessee’s Cameron Sutton is listed as corner but with the safety group to start practice.
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) January 24, 2017
Cam Sutton played slot and safety today. I thought he closed really well on ball
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) January 24, 2017
Cole Thompson, who was also impressed by Dobbs, had good things to say about Sutton too.
Cam Sutton from #Vols has been looking really good in the slot today #seniorbowl
— Cole Thompson (@ColeThompson32) January 24, 2017
Cameron Sutton/DB/Tennessee has played tight coverage on receivers all practice long #SeniorBowl
— Draft Analyst (@DraftAnalyst1) January 24, 2017
Tre’davious White, Cameron Sutton and Justin Evans were the most impressive DBs during the first practice #seniorbowl
— Steve Shoup (@Steveospeak) January 24, 2017
