The SEC will make its presence felt at the Senior Bowl, as 23 players from the league have descended upon Mobile to showcase their skills for NFL scouts, coaches and general managers.

Ten of the 14 member schools will be represented, including at least one prospect from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri and South Carolina. The four programs that failed to receive an invite for one reason or another are Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.

Here are five players from the conference in particular that need to have a good week of practice and a few splash plays in the game Saturday in order to improve their draft stock.

South Carolina TE Jerell Adams

Originally a three-star recruit from Summerton (S.C.) Scotts Branch High School, Adams caught 28 passes for 421 yards and 3 touchdowns as a senior in 2015.

At 6-foot-5 and 232 pounds, Adams is a former basketball player and has the kind of long and lean frame a lot of tight ends have used to become dangerous pass-catching weapons in the NFL. Because the Gamecocks had so many issues at the quarterback position this past season — three starters, none very effective — he likely didn’t get a chance to prove just how productive he could be in the passing game.

According to CBSSports.com, Adams is the No. 6 tight end available in the draft and projects as a fourth- or fifth-round pick:

“Adams can line up in-line next to a tackle, off-set or split out. He uses his size to his advantage, whether it’s putting his body on a defender or showing a large catch radius. His route-running is solid and he can create separation out of his breaks. At his best with the ball in the air because he can go get it. He has soft hands and shows the ability to pluck the ball right out of the air.”

Adams hasn’t proven he can be an every-down player in the pros at this point, which could be remedied by a renewed dedication in the weight room:

“While Adams has good size, especially his height and long arms, he will certainly need to add bulk and strength to his frame to compete in today’s NFL. He will also need to be more physical at the point of attack in the run game with his blocking. Added weight and strength would definitely help him there.”

Senior Bowl rules prevent offenses from getting too crazy formation-wise, so Adams and the rest of the tight ends should see plenty of snaps in the game.

LSU OT Vadal Alexander

Originally a four-star recruit from Buford (Ga.) High School, Alexander helped pave the way for a Tigers offense that finished seventh nationally in rushing with 257.4 yards per game on the ground.

At 6-foot-6 and 329 pounds, Alexander started and finished his career at right tackle, although he slid inside and played guard during his sophomore and junior campaigns. While his versatility will be a selling point to scouts — a lot of guards in the NFL were tackles at the collegiate level — tackles tend to be more highly coveted and, as a result, more worthy of early-round consideration than guards.

According to CBSSports.com, Alexander is the No. 2 guard available in the draft and projects as a second-round pick:

“Alexander, who has lost 30 pounds since his freshman year, has a bright future with his natural size and strength, using better than expected mobility to get to the second level and eliminate linebackers in the run game.”

Alexander will be lining up at tackle in Mobile, where he must show an ability to keep some of the best pass rushers in the land at bay:

“He adjusts well to stunts and twists with improved awareness, but does need to refine his hand use to better handle moving targets.”

While Alexander is NFL-ready for an offense that likes to run the football, LSU’s scheme limited his opportunities to put quality pass-protection highlights on tape.

Missouri LB Kentrell Brothers

Originally a three-star recruit from Guthrie (Okla.) High School, Brothers recorded 152 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery and 1 forced fumble as a senior in 2015.

At 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, Brothers was one of the most dependable stoppers in the nation for a defense that was on the field an awful lot — the Tigers were positively miserable offensively from start to finish. He may not have the versatility to do some of the things outside linebackers are doing in the pros these days, but he can stuff the run between the tackles with the best of them.

According to CBSSports.com, Brothers is the No. 2 inside linebacker available in the draft and projects as a second-round pick:

“Brothers is a classic inside linebacker prospect for the NFL, showing the toughness to take on blockers in the hole and an explosive pop to knock the ball free as a hitter.”

Despite his productivity, the draft process could be frustrating for a player like Brothers because he isn’t going to blow talent evaluators away with his athleticism:

“He isn’t particularly quick, showing just average burst to slip through gaps for splashy tackles for loss or even when running outside to keep backs from getting the corner. Brothers’ heavy feet also show up in pass coverage, when he looks a bit robotic in his drops and gets stuck in transition too often.”

Look for Brothers to also be a key contributor on special teams, as he was credited with three blocked kicks this past year.

Alabama CB Cyrus Jones

Originally a four-star recruit from Baltimore (Md.) Gilman School, Jones registered 37 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 9 passes defensed, 1 fumble recovery and 2 forced fumbles as a senior in 2015.

At 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds, Jones did more in Tuscaloosa as a special teamer than a defensive back, as he averaged 12.6 yards on 42 punt returns and scored 4 touchdowns this past season — twice as many as anybody else in college football. Overshadowed by the Crimson Tide’s incredible front seven most of the year, he starred in the College Football Playoff semifinal win over Michigan State with an INT and a punt-return TD.

According to CBSSports.com, Jones is the No. 19 cornerback available in the draft and projects as a fourth- or fifth-round pick. His full profile is yet to be written.

Senior Bowl practices during the week are more important for skill-position players like Jones than the actual game on Saturday, as he will get tons of chances to go one-on-one with wide receivers in both 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.

Arkansas RB Jonathan Williams

Originally a four-star recruit from Allen (Tex.) High School, Williams missed his senior season in 2015 after an August foot injury required surgery.

At 6-foot and 223 pounds, Williams was one of two Razorbacks to rush for quadruple digits in 2014 — draft-eligible junior Alex Collins was the other — when he posted 211 carries for 1,190 yards and 12 touchdowns. While Collins was prolific as the featured back in Fayetteville this past year, his breakout performance was at least partially due to the fact that Williams couldn’t play.

According to CBSSports.com, Williams is the No. 9 running back available in the draft and projects as a third- or fourth-round pick:

“He runs light for his 224-pound build with the body strength to run through arm tackles, lowering his pads and driving his legs to pick up tough yards between the tackles. Shifty feet and clean lateral burst to juke and quickly regain his momentum.”

The best thing Williams can do in Mobile is get a clean bill of health from doctors, which would trump anything he does on the practice field or in the game:

“Has a bad habit of running upright. Foot surgery leaves 2015 status in doubt, and the injury will lead to extensive medical checks.”

All indications are that Williams will be healthy enough to participate in Senior Bowl week and perhaps move up the draft board a bit.