2015 Senior Bowl: Crowder stands tall among North team receiversBy Dane Brugler | NFLDraftScout.com Senior AnalystJanuary 20, 2015 10:22 pm ET Although he wasn't impressive during the weigh-ins, Duke's Jamison Crowder redeemed himself on the practice field Tuesday when it mattered and looked like the best receiver on the North squad. He has the athletic skill set and frame that draws comparisons to Saints 2014 first-round pick Brandin Cooks.Measuring 5-foot-8 and 174 pounds, Crowder doesn't have the size ideal for the NFL, but his short-area quickness and start/stop ability are above average, making defenders miss in space. He showed that burst on the practice field at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, beating press with his sudden quickness and creating space out of his breaks. And although he has tiny hands (8 3/8), Crowder, who is the ACC's all-time leader in catches, has natural ball skills to pluck away from his body with reliable hands.The North squad has several talented receiver prospects on the roster like Stanford's Ty Montgomery, Ohio State's Devin Smith and Baylor's Antwan Goodley. But Crowder might be the best of the bunch and should have a productive NFL career in the right role, likely in the slot and as a return man.Notes from Tuesday's North practice:•Sticking with the receiver position, Ty Montgomery entered the season with first round buzz, but he has yet to take the next step in his development as a receiver. During Tuesday's practice, he consistently fought the ball and looked rigid in his routes, showing tendencies that reflect his game film. Montgomery is an exciting return man with home run potential with the ball in his hands, but what position does he play in the NFL? His best NFL comparison might be a slightly better version of Josh Cribbs.•Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins entered the week with plenty of buzz, but Tuesday's practice showed that while talented, he's still understandably unpolished on the football field. With only one year of college experience under his belt, Rollins has plenty of work to do with his technique and comfort on an island. But during one-on-one drills, he played with confidence and never backed down, showing athleticism, aggressiveness and the raw ability that could make him the top senior defensive back drafted.•Tuesday was a mixed bag from Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty, who needs a positive week to prove he is the top senior quarterback in this draft class. For a player inexperienced in a pro-style system, he did a nice job taking snaps under center and did an adequate job with his footwork in his drops. However, Petty's accuracy and timing were off, something that could be the result of undeveloped chemistry between him and his targets. Nonetheless, he needs to show consistent improvement each day in practice. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24981195/senior-bowl-crowder-stands-tall-among-north-team-receivers
