The Senior Bowl is like any other all-star game. It caters more to the fans than scouts, with coaches more concerned with divvying up playing time than actually winning the game.

That doesn’t mean that scouts weren’t watching the North’s 34-13 victory, however. They want to see if the players who stood out all week during the practices can carry it over to the game itself.

For players who struggled during the week’s scrimmages, the game provides an opportunity to prove that they respond when the lights shine brightest — something, of course, that every scout is looking for in a player.

A couple of the themes from the week of practice carried through to the game. First, the general inaccuracy from the quarterbacks — providing further evidence why there might not be a senior quarterback selected among the first 100 picks this year.

On a more positive note, there was brilliant running from the backs Saturday, showing off the depth of this year’s remarkable crop at that position. A number of small-school prospects at various positions proved they belonged with standout performances.

Below is a list of the 10 players listed alphabetically who stood out (for better or worse) on Saturday.

–Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska: Leading the victorious North squad in both running (73 yards) and receiving (four catches for 40 yards) for a game-high 113 all-purpose yards, Abdullah was correctly named the 2015 Senior Bowl MVP. Abdullah’s terrific agility, balance and acceleration helped him stand out all week and he rose to the occasion one last time for the Cornhuskers.

–Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn: Though David Johnson and Abdullah had flashier runs later, Artis-Payne started the game in fine fashion for the South, showing balance, lateral agility and determination to run through would-be tacklers.

–Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke: After a very impressive week of practice, Crowder had a tough game, twice bobbling kick returns. He was saved from a fumble on the first one by an obscure NFL rule that states that returners have the opportunity to re-secure a ball bobbled into the air if they waved for a fair catch. Crowder generally possesses very reliable hands. He has terrific quickness and first-step acceleration to make big plays after the catch or as a returner.

–Rannell Hall, WR, Central Florida: Hall showed terrific body control to adjust over Nelson to haul in a 32-yard pass from Southeastern Louisiana’s Bryan Bennett in the third quarter that put the South in position tie the score at 10. This wasn’t the case of one splashy play getting Hall attention, though. He made some terrific catches throughout the week of practice, showing excellent timing, positioning and concentration to make contested grabs.

–David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa: While Abdullah might have been the flashiest back, the most impressive overall was Johnson, whose combination of size, sharp-cutting and terrific hands out of the backfield made him a mismatch in the running and receiving game, as well. The vision, balance and determination Johnson demonstrated in the 19-yard touchdown to start the scoring ranks among the most impressive individual plays of the game.

–Ali Marpet, G, Hobart College: Marpet was arguably the most pleasant surprise of the 2015 Senior Bowl. All week long, the former Statesman left tackle demonstrated impressive strength, balance and toughness despite making the jump from Division III and switching inside to guard.

–Steven Nelson, CB, Oregon State: Nelson stood out in coverage all day long, showing quick feet, a fluid turning motion and the closing burst. He broke up an official four passes on the day, consistently undercutting potential receivers to bat away passes. Nelson has the blend of size and tenacity scouts are looking for in a nickel corner. He does, however, have a tendency to get grabby and drew a penalty in this game for holding.

–Quentin Rollins, CB, Miami (Ohio): The most impressive corner throughout the week of practice, Rollins carried it over into the game. His interception with 19 seconds remaining in the third quarter might have been the most impressive catch of the game, as he tracked the ball directly over his head and leapt to haul it in. Scouts are excited about Rollins’ upside. He earned MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2014, the only season he spent on the football field, after playing his first four seasons on the basketball court for the RedHawks.

–Martrell Spaight, OLB, Arkansas: With projected second-round pick Denzel Perryman limited with an abdominal strain, scouts were anxious to see if any of the “other” linebackers in this contest would step up. Spaight flashed with his agility and terrific closing speed, making several eye-popping hits.

–Tyler Varga, RB/FB, Yale: Varga ran for 31 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries and delivered a couple of crushing blows when asked to line up as a fullback. Varga’s toughness, physicality and versatility stood out all week, but it was his surprising agility and balance despite his rocked-up frame that scouts might find most intriguing.

Rob Rang (@robrang) is a senior analyst for NFLDraftScout.com, owned by The Sports Xchange and distributed in partnership with CBSSports.com.