The National Team is getting prepared to face the American Team in the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on January 21st at 4:15 p.m. eastern. In Wednesday practice, the National Team had a productive practice.
One player that stood out is quarterback Greg Ward Jr. Ward is a dynamic quarterback who played at University of Houston and led the team to a 9-4 record his senior year. In 2016, Ward threw for 3,557 yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
In a full 11-on-11 team drill, Ward showed off his legs when he took a QB draw up the middle and showed off his elusiveness as he ran for a big gain. Defenders are not allowed to hit the QB, but even if they could, Ward would have still ran for a big gain due to the huge hole he ran through.
Ohio State University football player Dontre Wilson spent his time as a slot receiver during practice. Wilson was used all over the field during his time at OSU, but his 5’10” stature positions him at slot receiver. Wilson has an advantage over defenders due to his elusiveness. If Wilson can put his skill set altogether, he can be a diamond in the rough for his future NFL team.
Former NFL wide receiver Torry Holt was very active in Wednesday practice. Holt is serving as the WR position coach for the National Team as his former head coach with the St. Louis Rams Mike Martz was named to the same position for the National Team. Holt played under Martz for seven years so he knows the offensive scheme better than most.
Almost after every snap, Holt was giving pointers out to the WR and correcting them on their mistakes. His advice is to be taken in as Holt went to seven NFL Pro Bowls while playing and looks to be named to the NFL Hall of Fame in the future. In 2016, Holt was named a semifinalist for the modern-era, but failed to make the final cut.
The National Team will practice tomorrow and will continue to improve for their game against the American Team. Players will have every chance to impress scouts before the game and improve their draft stock.
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