The road to the NFL Draft starts in Mobile, Alabama, at the Senior Bowl. As usual, the all-star game is full of talented players trying to show the 32 NFL teams in attendance that they are ready for the professional level.

The Commanders, who pick 29th in the first round, got almost half their draft class from last year's attendees, including Ben Sinnott, Luke McCaffrey, Brandon Coleman and Mike Sainristil. All four players ended up having roles in the 2024 offense. That will likely be the same case this season, and perhaps the Commanders' first-round pick is among the nearly 150 players practicing at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Here are some highlights from the week of practice.

-- Marshall edge rusher Mike Green didn't do much work this week -- he elected to opt out after the first day -- but he did impress scouts and media members with an impressive showing during one-on-one pass-rush drills.

Green, who led the FBS with 17 sacks in 2024, bowled over Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. to finish the drill with a win and celebrated with a few fist bumps after the rep. It drew plenty of "oohs" from those on the field, and the rep has since gone viral.

Green -- a 6-foot-3 redshirt junior -- was an explosive pass-rusher for Marshall who took a step up in production last season. In addition to his 17 sacks, which helped him earn multiple All-American honors, he also had 81 tackles with three forced fumbles. If he wasn't high on teams' boards before this week, he certainly is now.

-- Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has been a problem for defensive backs in one-on-one drills. He's used his 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame to muscle his way past corners and safeties, and his exceptional quickness has helped him create separation.

Fannin was one of Bowling Green's best weapons in 2024, recording 10 touchdowns and 1,555 yards on 117 receptions. He's also made some solid blocks during team drills during this week's practices, creating running lanes for backs and laying physical hits.

Depending on the system he lands in, Fannin could be an interesting addition to an offense in 2025.

-- FSU cornerback Azareye'h Thomas only had two interceptions in his college career, but he's been making plenty of plays in Mobile. He had a one-handed grab in the end zone during one-on-one drills, which earned some praise from some of his teammates.

Thomas gradually improved his stats as a tackler in college and recorded a career-high 53 stops for the Seminoles in 2024. He might not have the turnover production teams want to see, but he's large for his position and willing to be part of the run defense.

-- Kansas running back Devin Neal had a strong college career with three straight 1,000-yard seasons and 49 rushing touchdowns. He holds the school record in rushing scores and yards, scrimmage touchdowns and 100-yard games. He's explosive, decisive and has breakaway speed to outrun defenders.

It's difficult in the modern NFL for a running back to get in the first round, but Neal has certainly helped his cause with some strong runs in practice. His quickness and change of direction have been on display all week, and he could be a popular pick for Day 2 of the draft.

-- Minnesota's Aireontae Ersery is Mel Kiper Jr.'s fifth-best offensive tackle on his big board, and he's lived up to that notoriety this week. He had a nice rep earlier this week against Green, standing up the edge rusher on a bull rush and pushing him back towards the line of scrimmage.

Ersery fits the mold of a typical NFL tackle. He's 6-foot-6 and has a 330-pound frame with long arms and quick feet. It will take some time for him to hone that athleticism at the NFL level -- it normally does for offensive tackles -- but he has the tools to be a starter at some point.

-- There is usually a strong group of receivers competing at the Senior Bowl at Mobile, but Jaylin Noel is standing out among this year's crop of talent. He had an impressive rep during one-on-ones earlier in the week, during which he had to spin around to make the grab while keeping his feet in bounds.

While he was a talented return specialist at Iowa State -- he had 1,287 return yards in four seasons -- Noel was also an exceptional receiver with 2,855 career yards on 245 catches. He has good short-area quickness and a good arsenal of routes, which allows him to get open and make plays after the catch.

-- Texas edge rusher Barryn Sorrell has quick, physical hands, and LSU tackle Emery Jones got a good look at how effective he can be as a pass-rusher. Sorrell gave Jones a strong punch, locked his arms to create separation and threw Jones forward to win his rep in one-on-one drills.

Sorrell had a good senior campaign with the Longhorns by tying his career-high of 44 tackles and recording six sacks. He is known more for his athleticism, but it's clear he has been working on his explosiveness and power. He should move up draft boards quickly if he can blend those traits into his skill set.