Executive Director of Reese’s Senior Bowl discusses Shea Patterson’s late-season push, showcase opportunity

Shea Patterson will look to follow in the steps of countless other players who boosted their NFL stock with a strong Senior Bowl performance.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is played annually in Mobile, Alabama and is an opportunity for senior players to work with NFL coaches. Along with the on-field preparations and performances, the players also get the chance to interview and talk with NFL executives ahead of the NFL Combine and eventually the draft.

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Many players have used it as a chance to springboard into a higher draft selection, and Patterson has officially accepted a bid to attend the Senior Bowl as of Tuesday.

Executive Director for the Senior Bowl and ex-NFL Scout Jim Nagy even took time to highlight Patterson Tuesday evening. Nagy claimed that the Senior Bowl takes time preparing its invitations, and Patterson earned his invitation with a strong stretch in November. Now, Patterson has a chance to showcase his skillset.

Congrats, @SheaPatterson_1! There’s a reason why we take our time selecting @seniorbowl rosters…we owe players every opportunity to prove themselves. Shea played his way into a roster spot with a strong November. Our game is perfect showcase for his mobility and arm talent. https://t.co/1uyhtynQn3

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) December 17, 2019

This season, Patterson threw for 2,828 yards and 22 touchdowns with the Wolverines while also rushing for five more touchdowns. In his career, Patterson has over 8,000 yards passing between stops at Ole Miss and Michigan. Patterson will lead Michigan against Alabama in the Citrus Bowl to end the season.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.