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The 69th annual Senior Bowl will once again feature some of the best talent in the country. All eyes will be on the quarterbacks but there are other players in this game that have first round potential and could make an impact as rookies. Here are fifteen players to watch in this year’s game.

1. Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma: Mayfield will be the story this week in Mobile. We know what the Heisman Trophy winner did at Oklahoma but can he play the quarterback position effectively in the NFL? This week will go a long way in answering that question. At 6-0 216, Mayfield has enough size to play the position. The question is, is he a top twenty pick? The Senior Bowl and the combine will give us a pretty good indication as to whether or not he should be drafted that high.

2. Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming: At 6-4 237, Allen certainly passes the eye test. He is athletic, moves well in and out of the pocket and throws a tight deep ball. The biggest issue with Allen is his accuracy. He missed a lot of open receivers both at Wyoming and in Mobile this week. Allen has the tools to be a franchise quarterback but if he doesn’t improve his accuracy and make better decisions, he could fall in the draft.

3. Marcus Davenport, DE, Texas-San Antonio: How does a 6-6 259 pound defensive end up at UTSA? Its crazy! Davenport is impressive both against the run and as a pass rusher. He is a little raw but based on his skill set and what he has shown this week, he is a top ten pick.

4. Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford: Phillips played in a gap-control 3-4 base at Stanford but he is better suited as a shade defensive tackle in a 40 front. Phillips is quick off the ball and moves well in all four directions. He plays with a good pad level and power at the point of attack. Phillips is a first round caliber talent and in a draft like this, he could go earlier than some expect.

5. Uchenna Nwosu, OLB, USC: Nwosu is versatile in that he can play outside linebacker in a base package and put his hand in the dirt is a situational sub package. That type of versatility is prized by teams nowadays. Nwosu has had an impressive week in Mobile and he will look to capitalize on his rising stock on Saturday

6. Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia: The former Texas offensive tackle has terrific feet and strength. He can cut the edge off of a speed rusher and anchor down against a bull rusher. Harrison has some off the field issues and can get lazy but there is terrific upside there. With some coaching, he can develop into a starting tackle in the NFL.

7. Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State: One of my favorite players in this game. At 6-5 242, Gesicki is a match-up nightmare. He is athletic, runs well and can break tackles. In a year where the tight end position is weak, expect a team to reach up and grab Gesicki early. I know he is an average blocker but I think he is worth the investment because of all of the things he can do as a receiver.

8. Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State: The wide receiver position in this year’s draft is  average. That opens the door for a receiver like Gallup who runs good routes, has strong hands and can stack and separate vertically. Gallup could sneak into the bottom of the first round but he will need to play well in the Senior Bowl after a shaky week of practice.

9. James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State: Washington can be a bit one dimensional. It seems like all he ran at Oklahoma State were vertical routes. I like the size and the speed but Washington needs to be more polished. He runs lazy routes underneath and isn’t as sharp at the top of his breaks. The talent is there but he needs to show more.

10. Rashaad Penny, RB San Diego State: Penny’s production at San Diego State was insane. He put up big numbers playing in a traditional two back offense. At 5-11 224, Penny runs with good size and power. He breaks tackles at the first and second level and has enough speed to separate and score. At the very least he is a day two talent. The question is, could he go earlier? Saturday will go a long way in determining that.

11. Kyzir White, SS, West Virginia: At 6-2 216, White projects as a strong safety on paper but with that size, he can play will linebacker or as a “Big” nickel in certain packages. White is a physical box safety who doesn’t mind getting his nose dirty in run support. White is an intriguing prospect because of the versatility he offers. That versatility will be on full display on Saturday.

12. Shaquem Griffin, DE/OLB, Central Florida: Look, disability aside, the kid can play. PERIOD! Griffin was one of the most productive players in the country last season finishing with 74 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 7 sacks. Griffin played his best game of the season against Auburn in the Peach Bowl finishing with 12 tackles, six solos and six assists. Griffin finished that game with a season-high 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Sure, he’s undersized at 6-0 223 but he offers scheme versatility and he has the heart of a lion! He deserves a shot to prove himself at the next level. He can play in the NFL. The film proves it.

13. Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP: Hernandez had a great career at UTEP and a great week in Mobile. He has had such a good week in fact that some scouts and experts are labeling him a first round pick. I like Hernandez as a player but he carries too much weight on his upper body and is a bit short armed. Both could be issues at the next level. If he were 6-4, he would be a top 20 pick.

14. Alex Cappa, OT, Humboldt State: I don’t love Cappa as much as other guys do. He is strong at the point of attack as a run blocker and he he has terrific feet as a pass blocker. My issue with him is he plays high and off balance. He needs to learn to bend better. If he does, he has the chance to develop into a starter in the NFL.

15. Mike White, 6-4 221, Western Kentucky: Everyone is talking about Mayfield and Allen but White could be the guy who impresses scouts the most. He has big time arm strength vertically and he processes quickly thanks to playing in an uptempo spread offense. White projects as a day three pick with the potential to move up on draft boards.