Minnesota Vikings draft notes: 2017 Senior Bowl practice, day three

Jan 26, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; Coaches and scouts watch the action during North squad practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

The Senior Bowl festivities continued Thursday as day three kicked off. Many players looked to build off their strong starts, while others looked to catch the eyes of scouts.

Entering the final practice day, it was the last time both teams had to prepare for Saturday’s game. Both coaching staffs put a heavy emphasis on 11-on-11 team drills and situations.

Red-zone and two-minute situations were the sole focus.

Many scouts evaluate practices and very rarely stay for the actual Senior Bowl game. With most scouts expected to board a plane Friday morning, the final practice on Thursday was prospects last chance to perform in front of scouts.

Some players will be fortunate enough to earn an invitation to the NFL Combine, while some will not have the same luck. The last practice of the week was fast paced and short for both teams.

Who were some winners and losers from the final practice day inside Ladd-Peebles Stadium?

Quarterback

Jan 24, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Nate Peterman of Pittsburgh (4) and quarterback C.J. Beathard of Iowa (15) and quarterback Sefo Liufau of Colorado (3) drop back to pass during practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Running Back/Fullbacks

Jan 24, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad running back Corey Clement of Wisconsin (6) runs after catching a pass against inside linebacker Connor Harris of Lindenwood (16) during practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Wide Receiver/Tight Ends

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad tight end O.J. Howard of Alabama (88) is tackled by cornerback Cameron Sutton of Tennessee (33) as inside linebacker Ben Boulware of Clemson (10) closes in during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Offensive Line

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Adam Bisnowaty of Pittsburgh (69) battles offensive tackle Julien Davenport of Bucknell (70) in a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Defensive Line

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad offensive tackle Antonio Garcia of Troy (53) battles defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon of Villanova (92) in a blocking drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Linebacker

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad inside linebacker Harvey Langi of Brigham Young (51) catches a training ball in a drill during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Defensive Back

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo of Syracuse (17) runs a pass route against safety Obi Melifonwu of Connecticut (20) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

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Senior Bowl game coverage will broadcast live on the NFL Network, Saturday Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

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