Senior Bowl 2012: Nick Foles and the Game's Biggest NFL Draft Winners

As is always the case with the Senior Bowl, several players shined on the big stage and helped their NFL draft stock in the process. It gives them momentum heading into the next stage of the process, which will be the combine coming up in Indianapolis after the Super Bowl.

Here are three players riding high after big performances in the Senior Bowl.

Nick Foles, QB

The quarterback field is wide open after Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Foles took the first step toward assuming the No. 3 QB spot with a big game on Saturday. He completed 11 of his 15 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown against some of the nation's best defenders.

He has prototypical quarterback size and has shown the ability to make every necessary throw. His only problem appears to be a lack of mobility, but that's not always necessary to excel at the next level, as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have proven time and again.

Outside of the aforementioned top two, the rankings will probably be shaken up quite a few times before April. That makes it vital for Foles to build off this performance moving forward.

Isaiah Pead, RB

Pead was the game's Most Valuable Player mostly because of his dynamic punt-return skills. He finished the Senior Bowl with 133 total yards while showcasing his wide-ranging talents on both offense and special teams.

He has never been particularly high on any draft boards, but that will soon be changing. Following a monster season by Darren Sproles for the New Orleans Saints, more teams will be looking to emulate that success with their own versatile backs.

There's no doubt Pead fits that mold. He has terrific speed and will be best used in space at the NFL level. Look for him to keeping creeping up the rankings as April approaches.

Joe Adams, WR

Viewed as nothing more than middle-round fodder heading into the week, Adams emerged as a potential sleeper with an eight-catch, 133-yard outing. The Arkansas star showed a burst that will certainly have scouts taking a second look at his game tape to make sure they aren't missing something special.

Size has been the main reason he isn't getting more respect on a national level. At just 5'11'', teams have some concerns about him surviving the yearly NFL grind. That said, if the defenses aren't able to catch him, they can't do any damage to his small frame.

There's just too much upside here to ignore. A needy team will fall in love with Adams' speed and take him much earlier than anticipated if his workouts continue to impress.