Ayers named top defensive player at Senior Bowl

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  • Posted January 25, 2009 at 1:05 a.m. , updated January 25, 2009 at 11 a.m.
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Tennessee's Robert Ayers, who had a solid week of practice, was named top defensive player at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday.

Even better news for the defensive end is that he likely elevated his status from a second-day pick to a possible second-round selection in the NFL draft.

Ayers, who started at right defensive end for the South, had 3 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His combined sack with Georgia's Corvey Irvin of North quarterback Rhett Bomar of Sam Houston State in the end zone and resulting fumble recovery by Ole Miss' Peria Jerry in the fourth quarter gave the South a 35-18 lead and the final score.

Ayers also sacked Nathan Brown of Central Arkansas in the third quarter.

Here's Andy Kent's coverage of Ayers on Monday.

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