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Senior Bowl Buzz: Carson Wentz and Other Interesting Notes

By Erik Lambert

Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State (11) stretches during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State (11) stretches during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Williams (55) blocks Baylor Bears defensive end Shawn Oakman (2) during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Williams (55) blocks Baylor Bears defensive end Shawn Oakman (2) during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Shawn Oakman still looks great, but underachieves

By far the biggest puzzle of the 2016 NFL draft is Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman.  Just by the look of the man, he should be a dominant force up front yet time and time again he is unable to consistently show that on the field.  Most of it is underdevelopment, both in lower body strength and simple technique.  Also questions abound with his motor.

There is no doubt he will become a “boom-or-bust” prospect.  That is to say his physical potential makes it possible for him to become that dominant force he’s capable of.  At the same time it would require the effort level and technique understanding to catch up.  That doesn’t always happen for draft prospects.

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