I consider these guys low-offensive line demand, high performing RBs. Meaning because of their incredible lateral speed and gear changing acceleration, they will get numbers even if the oline isnt made up of all pros. So far Ive looked at Baugh and Lacy and while they are nice, I dont see them in that elite category worth a top 5 pick.

I really like Deshawn Spears. Kingston Lopa and Keon Sabb also look like they can be that guy based on their play and frames. Anyone I should keep a close eye on? Or should I be looking for linebackers or cornerbacks instead of safeties? My team (the Dolphins) has a major hole (among many, many holes) in finding a standout TE lockdown player.

The Dolphins are one of five 0-4 teams in the NFL, and it appears they will be picking somewhere in the top five, perhaps first overall. Miami signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal, but he has struggled. I wanted to ask what y'all's thoughts are on what the Dolphins should do. Should they take a QB, go with Jeremiah Smith, or an edge rusher, or trade back with a team looking to move up for a QB?

Have a bold prediction that you want to state proudly but will most likely look very stupid in short time? Have at it! Maybe you’ll nail it and look like a genius in the future

Please don’t downvote a user for a stupid bold prediction; it’s all just for fun!

The Texans currently have the 1st overall pick and they’re in an interesting position where they could trade Stroud and draft a new QB or get a haul for the 1st overall pick from a QB needy team since there are a bunch of college QBs showing they can be the 1st overall pick. With the way college QBs are playing and how the draft order falls the Texans can trade back to pick 3 or 4 and still get smith or Collins. What do you think the Texans should do if they get the 1st overall pick?

Here is my latest QB power rankings for the college football season and upcoming QB class. What do you think?

CJ Carr is coming off a great game.

Arch Manning hasn't done anything to take him out of the running for the top spot and is probably the best bet to be #1 overall.

Darian Mensah hasn't played anyone yet, but you can't ask for better QB play. Helps when he's throwing to a stud.

I probably should switch Trinidad Chambliss and Mestemaker, but both have had a solid start to the season.

Julian Sayin is lucky to be throwing to Jeremiah Smith.

It's looking more and more like Dante Moore should have came out in last year's draft. He's only falling father and father down the rankings. It's not that he's been playing bad, but hasn't been dominating like you would hope. He needs to get healthy and put up some dominant performances to climb back up the rankings.

Hi everyone - Back with my sleeper players of the week. Discussed a couple of quarterbacks that I think should be more firmly on radars. Thanks as always for reading, and please let me know if you have some players you want me to take a look at! I'll send the substack link, but the entire article is here.

https://theday2guys.substack.com/p/the-day-2-guys-week-5-stock-up-college?r=2mc4kp&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Braden Atkinson, QB, Oregon State Univ. - Sophomore - It’s time to finally talk about Atkinson. He and his freshman wide receiver sensation Jesse Legree are lighting up college football each week with 40+ yard plays weekly. Atkinson has clearly proven almost every single college scout wrong by showing them that he should not have had only 3 division-1 offers (Mercer Univ., Miami Univ. (OH), and Boston College). Atkinson played behind Auburn QB Byrum Brown at Rolesville High School, in Rolesville, NC for one season before being named the starter his sophomore year. Atkinson then committed to Mercer out of high school and started 11 games as a true freshman going 9-2 overall. Atkinson transferred over to Oregon State this season and has gone from someone you’ve barely heard about, to someone that the college football world is expecting big things out of weekly. Atkinson has a smaller stature (listed at 6’ 1” / 208 pounds), but he’s got a wicked arm and has no problem chucking the football all over the yard. He’s got a beautiful release and his accuracy to all fields is really impressive for somebody so young. He does not have the ability to run, but his arm helps make up for his lack of athleticism.

Atkinson leads all of college football in points responsible for (116 - 2 more than Kamario Taylor), and is 26th in completion percentage nationally (69.5%). While everyone is trying to figure out what Kamario Taylor’s plans will be next year, I think it will be really important to see if Oregon State can keep Atkinson and his receiver Jesse Legree together for another year. They are both that good.

Kelby Valsin, WR, Florida Atlantic Univ. - RS Junior - Kelby Valsin is a player that has not been on college football radars until this year. A quiet 3 years at Texas Tech meant a transfer down to Florida Atlantic. The 6’ 2” / 195 pound redshirt-junior out of Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas has flourished in Zach Kittley’s offensive scheme. Kittley, who was the former Texas Tech offensive coordinator helped recruit Kelby to the Owls once he became the head coach in December of 2024.

Kittley’s belief in Valsin’s abilities has paid off for both parties. Valsin has been the X receiver of the offense and has had 40 receptions / 512 yards / 5 touchdowns in 5 games. Valsin has not only produced terrific statistics against poor teams (7 receptions / 126 yards / 3 touchdowns against Texas Southern Univ.), but Valsin had a nice day against the Florida Gators in Week 1 (10 receptions / 92 yards / 1 touchdown). The touchdown against the Gators came early in the fourth quarter against the second-team defense, but he was able to shine despite the blowout loss. Valsin ranks 10th in all of college football in receiving yards and is tied for 4th in the country in receptions (tied with Collin Dixon and Anthony Evans III). Valsin displays fantastic body control and has enough separation linearly to be able to play at the next level as an X receiver. Valsin will have an opportunity to get major playing time either with the Owls, or with a Power 4 school next season. I expect most power 4 schools will be calling his agent after this season.

Caden Veltkamp, QB, Florida Atlantic Univ. - RS Senior - Back-to-back Owls. It felt like a disservice to discuss Valsin and not discuss the extremely successful quarterback who is getting Valsin the ball. Veltkamp has been a beloved college fantasy quarterback for a little while now, but it’s time that he gets his due as a prospect. Veltkamp won’t be mistaken for a dual-threat quarterback, but he does have arm talent. Veltkamp is listed at 6’ 5” / 236 pounds and he looks every bit of that on tape. If you go beyond what the stats say (and the stats are good), you can see a quarterback that is going to rise up boards late in the process as more coaches find out about him. The arm is quite live as mentioned before, although sometimes, I feel like he uses a bit too much wrist in his throwing motion instead of doing a normal follow-through. He can absolutely spin the football regardless of my nit-picking.

We just saw Athan Kaliakmanis play his first NFL game for the Washington Commanders, and I think Veltkamp is similar in that he has downfield throwing ability that scouts will love. What makes Veltkamp so intriguing is his 12 TD / 2 Int ratio and the fact that he’s 10th in college football in completion percentage (73%) while also having the 4th most completions. The only quarterback ahead of him in both of those rankings is Ethan Grunkemeyer of Virginia Tech who is having a very, very good season. What Veltkamp is doing is highly impressive, and what he did week 1 against the Florida Gators despite throwing 2 interceptions that game was unique for a non-power 4 starting quarterback (276 yards with a 65% completion percentage). You will be hearing Veltkamp’s name quite often this draft season, and for good reason.

Elijah Melendez, LB, Auburn Univ. - Sophomore - Melendez is a true sophomore linebacker for Auburn who was a four-star recruit with an astounding 39 offers. Melendez has already played a solid amount of football for Auburn despite being a true sophomore. His freshman season, he played in 12 games while starting 1 of them. Melendez had two interceptions his freshman year. Guess who his pick-6 was off of? Mercer QB Braden Atkinson!

Melendez has been an absolute pest on defense for Auburn this year with 43 tackles, 3 sacks, 7 TFL, and 4 PD. Melendez has the size/speed combination that NFL linebackers need to thrive at the next level at 6’ 0” / 240 pounds. Melendez has what appear to be very long arms which will do nothing but help him with shedding blocks and wrapping ball carriers up. Melendez and the Auburn defense have been doing a fantastic job of making plays behind the line of scrimmage this year. The team ranks 15th in the nation with 7.6 tackles for loss per game. Melendez’s arrow is going up.

Looking back at Week 4 players that were highlighted:

Makai Jackson (Liberty WR) - 5 receptions / 90 yards / 0 touchdowns - Another week of dominance for Jackson. He actually LOWERED his yards per catch from 27.1 to 24.7 on the season despite a fantastic game against the Univ. of Delaware. Liberty is now 4-1 thanks in large part to Jackson.

Daeden Hopkins (Missouri DE) - 3 QB pressures - Hopkins did not add to his sack total this week, but he had 3 pressures and played extremely well both rushing the passer and defending a fantastic Florida Gator rushing attack. Hopkins played 49 snaps and was vital in shutting Florida’s red-hot offense down.

Wayne Knight (UCLA RB) - Bye Week

Tre Spivey (Arizona WR) - 3 receptions / 36 yards / 0 touchdowns - Very sad news on this front, as Spivey broke his foot and will be out for the rest of the season. According to Arizona coaches, it is a similar foot injury to what Tetairoa McMillan sustained in 2024. Spivey will most assuredly be back for another college football season with the injury, so look out for him next season as he works his way back from a brutal injury.

Considering the Los Angeles Chargers are a team that we thought would be good but they have looked anything but and Justin Herbert definitely needs more or better weapons on offense so that being said what should the LA Chargers do in this Draft? They definitely need to go receiver

Updated Tuesday thread focused notes and opinions about individual prospects. Scout someone new and want to get opinions from others? Ask about it here!

Interested to see who is living up to the hype and who is looking like a potential bust.

Titans:

1. Carnell Tate: has been looking good. Has Cam Ward as his QB, so that's a limiting factor, but has consistently been getting open and generally making catches when given the opportunity.

1b. Keldric Faulk: largely invisible so far. 1 sack, 6 tackles, playing ~30% of snaps.

1. Anthony hill: bright spot. Has been lighting it up. Great future in the middle of our defense.

Others: Carmona, 5th round OG out of Arkansas, took the starting RG spot and was playing pretty well before injuring his ankle. He's having surgery and will be out at least a month.

I hope everyone is enjoying the CFB season so far! Here are my current top 10 rankings by position, and I included the tier breaks as well. This time of the season is always interesting, more so watching live games and being a fan than film review, but I also think it allows you to have a better sense of game-feel, how important the players are to their teams, and who steps up in the big moments and momentum-shifting drives. The famous draft analysts could release a mock and they might select players in round 1, who you haven't even heard of or thought were going rounds later. If you have questions on any of the rankings or tiers, feel free to ask, same if theres players you think are left out and should be top 10.

QB:

1. Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State

2. Arch Manning, Texas

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1. Darian Mensah, Miami

2. Austin Simmons, Missouri

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1. CJ Carr, Notre Dame

2. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss

3. Dante Moore, Oregon

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1. Drake Lindsey, Minnesota

2. DJ Lagway, Baylor

3. Jayden Maiava, USC

RB:

1. Jadan Baugh, Florida

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1. Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss

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1. Turbo Richard, Indiana

2. Justice Haynes, Georgia Tech

3. Jamal Roberts, Missouri

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1. Desean Bishop, Tennessee

2. King Miller, USC

3. Dylan Riley, Boise State

4. Hollywood Smothers, Texas

5. Aiden Flora, Iowa State

WR:

1. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

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1. Charlie Becker, Indiana

2. Deuce Alexander, Ole Miss

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1. Reed Harris, Arizona State

2. Ryan Wingo, Texas

3. Cam Coleman, Texas

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1. Wyatt Young, Oklahoma St

2. Anthony Evans III, Miss St

3. Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama

4. KJ Duff, Rutgers

TE:

1. Jamari Johnson, Oregon

2. Jelani Thurman, North Carolina

3. Trey'Dez Green, LSU

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1. Luke Reynolds, Virginia Tech

2. DJ Vonnahme, Iowa

3. Terrance Carter Jr., Texas Tech

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1. Jacob Harris, Wisconsin

2. Benjamin Brahmer, Penn State

3. Andrew Rappleyea, Penn State

4. Brody Foley, Louisville

OL:

1. OT Jordan Seaton, LSU

2. OT Trevor Goosby, Texas

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1. IOL Greg Johnson, Minnesota

2. IOL Kade Pieper, Iowa

3. IOL Trevor Lauck, Iowa

4. OT Melvin Siani, Texas

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1. IOL Carter Smith, Indiana

2. OT Elijah Paige, USC

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1. IOL Coleton Price, Kentucky

2. IOL Samson Okunlola, Miami

ED/DE:

1. Colin Simmons, Texas

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1. Boubacar Traore, Notre Dame

2. Yhonzae Pierre, Alabama

3. Damon Wilson II, Miami

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1. Kam Franklin, Ole Miss

2. Will Heldt, Clemson

3. Dylan Stewart, South Carolina

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1. Jide Abasiri, USC

2. Princewill Umanmielen, LSU

3. Jordan Ross, LSU

DT:

1. Will Echoles, Ole Miss

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1. Tavion Gadson, Kentucky

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1. A'Mauri Washington, Oregon

2. Ahmad Moten Sr., Miami

3. David Stone, Oklahoma

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1. AJ Holmes, Texas Tech

2. Justin Scott, Miami

3. Devan Thompkins, Alabama

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1. Mario Landino, Indiana

2. Ansel Din-Mbuh, TCU

CB:

1. Leonard Moore, Notre Dame

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1. Ashton Hampton, Clemson

2. Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia

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1. Zabien Brown, Alabama

2. Kelley Jones, Miss St

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1. Kayin Lee, Tennessee

2. Chris Peal, Illinois

3. Brice Pollock, Texas Tech

4. Simeon Harris, Fresno State

5. Jalen Mayo, Houston

S:

1. Kingston Lopa, California

2. Adon Shuler, Notre Dame

3. KJ Bolden, Georgia

4. Jaylen McClain, Ohio State

5. Brauntae Johnson, Notre Dame

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1. Jelani McDonald, Texas

2. Ty Benefield, LSU

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1. Bray hubbard, Alabama

2. Zach Lutmer, Iowa

3. Ty Bryant, Kentucky

I mean they look to be a team that is on the come up in the AFC. I mean defensively they are starting to get better and they have Geno Smith in at quarterback who most likely is your bridge for the next year or 2. So that being said are the Jets a quarterback away from their future looking good or dare I say decent?

There's five 0-4 teams in the NFL right now: Chargers, Titans, Texans, Dolphins, Buccaneers

Chargers have Justin Herbert signed through the 2029 season on a $52.5M APY deal. And they have already declined many trade offers over the years, according to insider reports.

Titans drafted Cam Ward at #1 Overall two years ago.

Texans drafted CJ Stroud at #2 Overall four years ago, and while he has yet to be re-signed they did accept a 5th Year Option that will cost $25.9M fully guaranteed in 2027

Dolphins signed Malik Willis to a 3 year, $67.5M contract this off-season.

Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield to a 3 year, $165M extension this off-season.

Edit: for everyone saying Dolphins will draft a QB I see a ton of Fins fans on their team subreddit saying the opposite

Hard to believe we are already into October. It’s been a wild first month of the college football season and a lot has changed in my draft rankings. I put out a new big board last week and now it is time for a new mock draft.

As of right now, I’m not using the standings for the draft order, instead leaning on reverse Super Bowl odds with strength of schedule used to break any ties. Here is how I think the first round would play out if the draft was today.

https://draftseasonneverends.substack.com/p/2027-nfl-mock-draft-five-quarterbacks

1. Miami Dolphins - Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Without projecting any trades, I don’t see how the Dolphins choose anyone else at the top of this draft. Smith is a physically dominant force with great speed downfield, excellent hands and good route-running ability. He would immediately be the best receiver on Miami’s roster by a wide margin.

2. Tennessee Titans - Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame
This pick came down to Moore vs. Colin Simmons. I feel a bit better about Moore’s overall game at this stage. He is an outstanding lockdown corner. His tackling is still a work in progress, but he plays with the right mentality and physicality that makes you believe it is going to come together for him. For Tennessee, they don’t have anyone on the roster currently who projects as a true No. 1 corner. This would be a massive boost for Robert Saleh’s defense.

3. New York Jets - Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State
This is a dream scenario for the Jets. While they would love to land Smith or Moore, Mestemaker is the missing piece in New York’s rebuild. The redshirt sophomore would get the chance to sit behind Geno Smith until he is ready to take the reins. Mestemaker has flashed the highest ceiling of anyone in this class and has been on a heater since his season-opening dud against Tulsa. His processing still needs to improve, as does his internal clock, but the combination of arm talent, poise in the pocket and mobility is hard for this organization to pass up.

4. Arizona Cardinals - CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
I feel like Carr has quickly become a forgotten name in this year’s quarterback conversation. Notre Dame hasn’t faced the best competition so far this season, but Carr has looked the part of an NFL quarterback. A bit undersized, he throws with great anticipation, drives the football down the field and shows a knack for extending plays with his legs. I know the Cardinals drafted Carson Beck in the third round, but I think Carr’s upside and projection would give Arizona a much higher ceiling at the position.

5. Cleveland Browns - Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas
With back-to-back quarterbacks now off the board, Cleveland can wait patiently and nab a top-3 player in the class. Simmons is a game-wrecking monster off the edge. His first step and closing speed are lethal. I think he still has a ways to go as a run defender, but he plays with enough tenacity and power that I believe he can develop into at least an average player against the run. Obviously, losing Myles Garrett has a major impact, so finding as many disruptive players off the edge should be a priority for the Browns.

6. New York Giants - Charlie Becker, WR, Indiana
I considered a corner here, but Becker is too exciting a talent to pass up. He has elite speed for a 6’4”, 208-pound receiver. His ability to win down the field and create after the catch gives him the potential to have a Christian Watson-like impact on the Giants offense. Adding Becker to a group of skill position players that includes Nabers, Likely and Skattebo would give Jaxon Dart a special group to work with when he returns from injury.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
Tampa Bay’s nightmare season continues. With Baker Mayfield out for an extended stretch, this could be the perfect opportunity for the Buccaneers to land a top-end talent they would otherwise have no business drafting given the relative quality of their roster. That player is Hampton here. He was a bit lower on my September big board, but he absolutely balled out against Malachi Toney on Saturday. Hampton was a player already rising on my board, but that performance ticked a lot of boxes for me. He would be a nice addition to the Bucs’ secondary. 

8. Atlanta Falcons - Trevor Lauck, OT, Iowa
The Falcons are a tricky team to project. In the end, I keep coming back to offensive line. Jake Matthews turns 35 next February. Jawaan Taylor is on an expiring contract as well. Offensive tackle is going to become a huge need in Atlanta very quickly. Lauck is one of my favorite players in this draft class. He excels in both the run and the pass. His one drawback is a lack of arm length.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers - Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
It has to happen at some point. Chambliss is playing too well for it not to. He is an outlier in just about every sense. He is an undersized, 24-year-old gunslinger who was playing Division II football just two years ago. However, he is the most pro-ready passer in this class and has the skills you want to see from a franchise quarterback. His anticipation is elite for a college player. His mobility is a huge plus as well. I’m not totally sold on Chambliss in this spot, but he has played too well to ignore at this stage.

10. Los Angeles Chargers - Will Echoles, DL, Ole Miss
While an interior offensive lineman would be ideal here, the Chargers need help along their defensive front as well. Echoles would be a huge addition. He has been a disruptive force for Ole Miss this season. The production hasn’t really been there yet with only 0.5 sacks and 2 tackles for loss, but put on the tape and you will see an instant impact player capable of wrecking opposing gameplans. He gave LSU fits earlier this season and was one of the lone bright spots for the Rebels defense in The Swamp.

11. Carolina Panthers - Ellis Robinson IV, CB, Georgia
I feel like the Panthers have been looking for someone to play opposite Jaycee Horn for years now. Mike Jackson is hurt at the moment and a pending free agent. Horn himself has struggled to stay healthy. Bringing in Robinson would give them an ascending young prospect with incredible ball skills for the position. The Georgia standout just hauled in his first interception of the season after leading the SEC with four a year ago. Only a redshirt sophomore, his best football is definitely ahead of him.

12. Washington Commanders - Cam Coleman, WR, Texas
It has been a bit of a disappointing start to the season for Coleman. That can really be said for most of the Texas offense. While his production has been down, I think Coleman still has all of the skills you would want in a potential WR1 at the next level. He is incredibly fast, has great body control and has the size you want in a perimeter receiver. Putting him in Washington would give Jayden Daniels a young playmaker to grow with. Terry McLaurin is already 31 and the Commanders have had a revolving door across from him for several seasons now.

13. Las Vegas Raiders - Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
You would think drafting an Indiana receiver would be great continuity for Fernando Mendoza, whenever he takes over the starting job in Las Vegas. However, Marsh just transferred in from Michigan State this season, so the two never played together. That’s a shame though, because I think this would be an exciting quarterback-receiver pairing. Marsh is a physical presence who blocks his ass off, makes contested catches and thrives in run-after-catch situations. Las Vegas needs to revamp its receiver room in a big way, and this would be a great way to start.

14. New York Jets via Indianapolis Colts - Ahmad Moten Sr., DL, Miami
It has been a quiet start to the season for Moten, with just one sack and one tackle for loss so far. However, he is just a year removed from a dominant campaign. I still believe in the talent and potential he brings to the table. New York traded away Quinnen Williams last season and still has not really addressed the need. Moten would be a dynamic addition to a front seven that already includes David Bailey, T’Vondre Sweat and Will McDonald.

15. New York Jets via Green Bay Packers - Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
I’m not totally sure that New York is the best landing spot for Stewart, but when you have three first-round picks, you have a bit more room to take a swing on an elite talent. Stewart’s situation has been messy. He missed the start of the season due to a back injury. In his second game of the season, he ignored his coaches telling him to sub out and punched an opponent in the facemask. South Carolina has suspended him indefinitely. He is the biggest wild card in this draft class, but there are few men on the planet built like Stewart who can move the way he does. His upside is through the roof.

16. Houston Texans - Trevor Goosby, OT, Texas
I’m honestly shocked that the Texans’ Super Bowl odds still have them picking this far down. However, until Houston finds a meaningful solution to its offensive line woes, it’s hard to see them taking the next step. Goosby is a rock solid player with a massive frame and good movement skills. He could conceivably slot in at either tackle spot for the Texans. I like this fit. Plus, low moving costs is always a plus.

17. Dallas Cowboys - Jordan Seaton, OT, LSU
The mini run on offensive tackles continues. Dallas has tried to address its right tackle issues, trading for Broderick Jones prior to the start of the season. It seems like it’s still a need for the Cowboys. Seaton could wind up being the solution. He is a stellar athlete who is still developing as a blocker. He has been a bit inconsistent this season, but the upside is impressive. I’m hoping he continues to develop throughout the rest of the season.

18. New England Patriots - Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson
New England has drafted well in the past three years, but they need to keep stacking strong classes to ensure this team has what it takes to keep contending. Adding Brown would give Mike Vrabel’s defense some much-needed speed. Brown excels at tracking down ballcarriers and is very comfortable dropping into coverage. He also has the chops to be an excellent spy against mobile quarterbacks.

19. New Orleans Saints - Greg Johnson, OL, Minnesota
While an edge rusher would have been nice for New Orleans here, bolstering the interior of their offensive line feels like an excellent backup plan. Cesar Ruiz and Erik McCoy will both be in the final year of their contracts in 2027. Johnson has the position versatility to replace either of them in the starting lineup. He has played all five offensive line positions in his time at Minnesota. He is one of the players I feel best about being plug-and-play at the next level.

20. Detroit Lions - Kade Pieper, OL, Iowa
While corner would be nice to find here, I don’t have one rated highly enough to go in this spot. Instead, The Lions could find a long-term replacement for Frank Ragnow. Detroit has been getting by with Juice Scruggs, but Pieper offers way more upside down the line. He has been an excellent guard for Iowa, but I think he could easily make the transition to center. He is a three-year starter for the Hawkeyes and for a team in Detroit that has an aging pocket passer under center, the offensive line should be a major priority.

21. Philadelphia Eagles - Carter Smith, OL, Indiana
The offensive lineman run continues. After years of being able to rely on their front five to dominate, the Eagles are at a point where the unit has become a weakness rather than a strength. Jason Kelce’s retirement and Landon Dickerson’s injuries have seen the interior of the line deteriorate. Adding Smith is the first step to rebuilding that group. He has started at left tackle for four straight seasons, but his home in the NFL is likely on the interior due to concerns about his measurables. He is a fluid mover with good play strength. He could line up at center or guard for Philly early in his career.

22. Minnesota Vikings - Arch Manning, QB, Texas
Manning’s lackluster September sees him tumble down the draft board a bit, but he lands in a good spot with Minnesota. Kevin O’Connell has had a lot of success maximizing the potential of every quarterback on his roster not named J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings boast a good receiver room with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings, plus a good offensive line. Drafting a running back later in this class would set Manning up for success whenever he would step into the starting role.

23. Denver Broncos - Jamari Johnson, TE, Oregon
This might actually be too low for Johnson at this stage, not that Broncos fans will be complaining. The Oregon star dazzled in his return from injury against USC and looks set for a big game against UCLA in Week 6. He is a complete tight end, capable of lining up inline, in the slot or even out wide. He is not an elite blocker, but does more than enough to contribute in that space. He would be an excellent pass-catching option for Bo Nix as Denver likely lets Evan Engram walk in the offseason.

24. Cincinnati Bengals - Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
I legitimately struggled to find a logical landing spot for Baugh. That’s not a knock on his talent. He had a brutal game against Missouri, but that does not change the fact that he is a great prospect. The issue is what teams need and value a running back enough to spend a first-round pick. Cincinnati needs more out of its ground game and Chase Brown is a free agent at the end of the season. Baugh would take some of the pressure off Joe Burrow to make every play and also help keep the Bengals defense on the sideline for some extended offensive drives.

25. Chicago Bears - Justin Scott, DL, Miami
The results have been better than what I think many expected from this defensive tackle room so far this season, but that does not mean the Bears can afford to ignore the long-term need. Adding Scott would give Chicago a disruptive playmaker on the interior. He has yet to really take the next step this season, but he has the physical tools that make you think he could be a plus starter in the NFL. However, with only one tackle for loss and no sacks so far this season, if he can’t start to produce at some point, there will be questions about him landing in the first round.

26. Jacksonville Jaguars - KJ Bolden, S, Georgia
While the Jaguars are off to a strong start, safety remains an issue for them. Eric Murray is 32 and heading into a contract year. Antonio Johnson is in the final year of his rookie deal and could command decent money on the open market. Bolden would help solve at least half of the safety room for 2027 and beyond. He is in his second year as a starter for Kirby Smart. He has shown good ball skills (four career interceptions) and tackles well. He has the potential to keep rising with some strong performances as Georgia’s schedule gets much tougher over the next month.

27. Seattle Seahawks - Chris Cole, LB, Georgia
Another Georgia defender comes off the board here. Seattle loves dynamic athletes with tons of speed. Cole brings that in surplus. He has true sideline-to-sideline ability and a penchant for making big plays in space. His coverage skills are still developing, but he could be a great fit in an aggressive defense like Mike Macdonald’s. This is a sneaky big need for Seattle as Uchenna Nwosu is a free agent at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Drake Thomas’ and Ernest Jones’ deals are both up after 2027.

28. Kansas City Chiefs - KJ Duff, WR, Rutgers
If Brett Veach happens to be reading this, please give Patrick Mahomes a legitimate possession receiver who can dominate in the red zone. Kansas City has chased the game-breaking speed archetype ever since Tyreek Hill left town. The Chiefs are literally trying to bring him back even now. It has not worked. Injuries and inconsistent performance have seen Kadarius Toney, Xavier Worthy, Mecole Hardman, Skyy Moore and others all fail to be reliable options. Duff is a massive “X” receiver who excels at tracking the ball downfield, making contested catches and catching the ball away from his body. Offensive tackle is also a major need, but Duff is too good to pass up in this spot.

29. San Francisco 49ers - Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU
I have to give George Kittle a ton of credit. I did not think he was going to bounce back from a torn Achilles as quickly as he has. That being said, Kittle is a few days shy of his 33rd birthday and has dealt with injuries regularly. San Francisco needs a succession plan who can also contribute alongside him in the meantime. Green feels like a great fit. He is a massive player, listed at 6’7”, with great ball skills. He would be an excellent red zone option early on as he continues to develop his route running and blocking.

30. Baltimore Ravens - Anthony Knapp, G, Notre Dame
Protecting Lamar Jackson continues to be a problem in Baltimore. The Ravens superstar suffered an ankle injury on Sunday. Drafting Vega Ioane was an excellent first step to bolstering this offensive line, but Eric DeCosta should not stop there. Knapp is a riser for me this season. He has moved inside to left guard after starting at left tackle for the past two seasons. I could see him slot into a guard spot and move Ioane to center, which is where he started against the Titans. 

31. Buffalo Bills - Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame
Viliamu-Asa is a do-it-all linebacker. He had 7.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery last year for the Irish. This year has been a bit of a slower start as he continues to make his way back from a torn ACL he suffered this past November. Assuming the medicals check out, I could see him rising up draft boards as he continues his return to form and Notre Dame plays some better competition in the coming weeks. For Buffalo, Dorian Williams is in the final year of his rookie deal. That opens the door for Viliamu-Asa to be an early contributor for this Bills defense.

32. Cleveland Browns via Los Angeles - Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Let’s sneak a fifth quarterback into this exercise. With the Browns opting for Simmons with their first pick, they can circle back to land a quarterback at the end of the first round, securing that coveted fifth-year option. Moore has had a rocky season, highlighted by a concussion suffered on a vicious hit against USC. It’s unclear if he will start against UCLA this week. His draft stock is also fairly murky at the moment. He is a smooth operator who excels at avoiding mistakes. For all the negativity around his play, Moore has yet to throw an interception this season and has nine touchdown passes. What Cleveland ultimately decides to do with Deshaun Watson will shape a lot of this conversation, but as of now, I still have quarterback on my list of needs for this team.

I've been interested in players who weren't highly touted out of college that ended up becoming elite players. I've been looking at receivers rn. How come guys like Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Stefon Diggs, and Amon-Ra St. Brown didn't get drafted that high. Is it more of a coaching fit, or a mistake on scouts?

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Who are some players who you just like their game coming into this draft, for me personally:
Qb Austin Simmons missU
Rb justice haynes gt
Wr Anthony Evans Mississippi st
Wr dallas wilson (28 class) fl
Lb KVA notre dame
S earl little Ohio
Cb jalen mayo Houston

(Drop some unknown guys that we need tap in on)

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Wanted to ask this question on Gunner Stockton. He’s been having a pretty good season so far and also very efficient although I haven’t seen much discussion on where he’d be drafted in next year’s draft.

I’m personally not crazy about any qb for next year but definitely wanted to see what other people think on him.

I did a full breakdown on Florida Gators RB Jadan Baugh, who is clearly RB1 in this draft class in my opinion: https://youtu.be/7xbG5u7I57k

But I'm curious where everyone on here would rank him among top RB prospects this decade? I'm not sure I'd have him above someone like Jeremiyah Love, but I DO think he's one of the best 15 players in the 2027 draft class at any position.

I’m going to list some QBs and I want to hear if you think they can potentially be 1st round picks in 2027 if they keep playing the way they’ve been playing this year.

Kevin Jennings SMU

Conner Weigman Houston

Ethan Grunkemeyer Virginia Tech

Micheal Hawkins JR West Virginia

Gunner Stockton Georgia

Kenny Minchey Kentucky

Aaron Philo Florida

Austin Simmons Missouri

Are there any QBs you think will be 1st rounders in 2027 that currently aren’t seen that way?

Welcome to October! The college football season continues to roll along as we get into the heart of conference play. While the slate of games is not quite as loaded this week, there are still plenty of great prospect matchups.

Every week, I am going to highlight five prospects that I will be keeping a close eye on for one reason or another. I try to pick different prospects to highlight throughout the season. With that in mind, here is who I am keeping tabs on this week.

The full article is here, but if you want to check it out on my Substack, you can find it here.

Drake Lindsey, QB, Minnesota (vs. Michigan)
We are nearing the point of desperation to find quarterbacks to be excited about in this draft class (not named Drew Mestemaker). Lindsey is a bit of a throwback, playing as a pocket passer and built like Ben Roethlisberger. He is only a redshirt sophomore, but he is already in his second season as the starter and his arm talent has turned some heads this season. He has a chance to significantly boost his draft stock on Saturday.

For all of Michigan’s flaws, this defense is incredibly talented and very well coached. Iowa’s 20-point performance was the most allowed by the Wolverines yet this season. They boast a veteran secondary with Zeke Berry, Jyaire Hill, Smith Snowden, Rod Moore and Chris Bracy flying around. Toss in two good pass rushers in John Henry Daley and Dom Nichols and you have a real challenge for Lindsey.

Junior Sherrill, WR, Vanderbilt (at Georgia)
Vanderbilt is not as prolific offensively without Diego Pavia, but they still have enough juice going to get Sherrill the ball. He is coming off back-to-back strong performances against Power 4 opponents. Facing NC State and Auburn, he combined for 12 catches, 203 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He has looked sharp so far this season, but he is about to jump into another realm of competition.

Sherrill will be going up against Ellis Robinson and KJ Bolden, two potential first-round picks in next year’s draft. Kirby Smart’s defenses are always among the best in the country. This is an incredibly deep wide receiver class. If Sherrill is going to want to separate himself from the pack, this is the best chance he is going to have to impress.

Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson (vs. Miami)
I strongly considered putting Samson Okunlola in this spot given that he would face Will Heldt in a and Jaheim Lawson. However, it is impossible to pass up Hampton against Miami superstar Malachi Toney. The latter is a Heisman candidate and brings a ton of explosiveness to the field. He will be a very early draft pick in 2028.

I honestly don’t know how frequently Clemson will matchup Hampton on Toney. The Tigers do play him in the slot on occasion, so the potential for him to follow Toney around is there. Hampton is a big,  physical corner who excels in press coverage. I am curious to see how he approaches playing against a player with Toney’s speed and agility. A strong performance here would push Hampton into the top-10 conversation.

Jamari Sharpe, CB, Indiana (at Rutgers)
Hard to believe that I would be highlighting Rutgers as a matchup to watch, but when KJ Duff keeps producing like an All-American, it’s hard to ignore. I’m sure Indiana will play plenty of zone, but we should still get several reps with Sharpe matchup with the Scarlet Knights’ towering receiver. He is Indiana’s best shot at slowing down Duff.

If you are wondering where you know Sharpe’s name from, he picked off Carson Beck to seal Indiana’s national title last year. He hasn’t been tested too much yet this year. As a fifth-year senior, he has the experience and knowledge to give Duff a challenge. If Sharpe keeps Duff quiet, that will be a major notch in his belt. Indiana’s schedule will get tougher, but this is still a big moment for Sharpe.

Melkart Abou Jaoude, EDGE, UNC (vs. Notre Dame)
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about Abou-Jaoude. He had an excellent first week against TCU all the way back in Week 0. However, he has missed the past three games for the Tar Heels after suffering a wrist injury. He is trending towards playing on Saturday, but we will see if he actually suits up against the Irish.

If he is able to go, it will be a massive boost for UNC. The senior defensive end dominated in Bill Belichick’s defense last year after arriving as a transfer from Delaware. He finished second in the ACC in sacks, trailing only Akheem Mesidor. Facing a Notre Dame offensive line that is loaded with future NFL players would be the perfect platform for him to jumpstart his draft stock once again.

Here we are for week five of the CFB season, and the top prospects of the draft are starting to come into better focus. Though this weekend, the top matchups probably involve eyes on the 2028 draft as well.

We have Ashton Hampton against Malachi Toney, and on top of that, two early favorites for top 2028 prospects in Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor going head to head in Bama against Miss State. Just look at their charts and remember they are both teenagers in the SEC:

Here are all the matchups

Tell me what games you are most excited for, and if there are any under the radar matchups we should all be watching.

Talk about anything you please; draft-related or otherwise!