NFL Draft College Matchups to Watch – Week 11

Clemson vs. Louisville; Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 PM ESPN

The Prospects:

Clemson
  • QB Cade Klubnik, No. 2
  • OT Blake Miller, No. 78
  • OT Tristan Leigh, No. 71
  • G Walker Parks, No. 64
  • RB Adam Randall, No. 2
  • WR Antonio Williams, No. 0
  • DT Peter Woods, No. 11
  • DT DeMonte Capehart, No. 19
  • DE T.J. Parker, No. 3
  • DE Will Heldt, No. 13
  • LB Wade Woodaz, No. 17
  • CB Avieon Terrell, No. 8
  • CB Jeadyn Lucas, No. 10
  • S Khalil Barnes, No. 7
Louisville
  • QB Miller Moss, No. 7
  • WR Chris Bell, No. 0
  • CB Jabari Mack, No. 4


  • The Matchups:

    There is a good draft matchup in this game with Chris Bell going against Avieon Terrell. Terrell is a good cover corner, but undersized. Bell is strong, and it will be interesting to see if he has the speed to generate separation from Terrell. Clemson has a lot of good talent for the NFL on their defensive line, and it needs to get after Miller Moss to have a shot at pulling off an upset over the Cardinals.




    Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh; Saturday, Nov. 1, 12:00 PM ET ACCN

    The Prospects:

    Notre Dame
    • RB Jeremiyah Love, No. 4
    • RB Jadarian Price, No. 24
    • TE Eli Raridon, No. 9
    • WR Jaden Greathouse, No. 9
    • WR Malachi Fields, No. 0
    • WR Jordan Faison, No. 6
    • OT Aamil Wagner, No. 59
    • DT Donovan Hinish, No. 41
    • DE Joshua Burnham, No. 40
    • DE Boubacar Traore, No. 5
    • CB DeVonta Smith, No. 0
    • CB Christian Gray, No. 6
    Pitt
    • QB Eli Holstein, No. 10
    • LB Kyle Louis, No. 9
    • The Matchups:

      Louis is an undersized linebacker who is fast and dynamic in pass coverage. However, he could have issues holding up as a run defender in the NFL, and this game will be a good gauge for his run defense. Jeremiyah Love could be a top-10 pick next April, and he is a hard-nosed runner with power, speed, and a superb ability to pick up yards after contact. His backup, Jadarian Price, is talented and will test Louis as well.







      Oklahoma vs. Alabama; Nov. 15, 3:30 PM ET ABC

      The Prospects:

      Oklahoma
      • QB John Mateer, No. 10
      • WR Deion Burks, No. 4
      • G Febechi Nwaiwu, No. 54
      • LT Jacob Sexton, No. 76
      • OT Derek Simmons, No. 66
      • DT Damonic Williams, No. 52
      • DE. R. Mason Thomas, No. 32
      Alabama
      • QB Ty Simpson, No. 15
      • C Parker Brailsford, No. 72
      • RB Jam Miller, No. 26
      • RB Dre Washington, No. 20
      • WR Germie Bernard, No. 5
      • WR Isaiah Horton, No. 1
      • TE Josh Cuevas, No. 80
      • LT Kadyn Proctor, No. 74
      • RT Wilkin Formby, No. 75
      • G Jaeden Roberts, No. 77
      • DT L.T. Overton, No. 22
      • DT Jah-Marien Latham, No. 20
      • DT Tim Keenan III, No. 96
      • DE Qua Russaw, No. 4
      • LB Justin Jefferson, No. 10
      • LB Deonte Lawson, No. 0
      • S Keon Sabb, No. 3
      • CB Domani Jackson, No. 1
      • S Bray Hubbard, No. 18


      The Matchups:

      There are two quarterback prospects in this game who could be starting in the NFL next fall. Ty Simpson is skyrocketing towards being a high first-rounder, while John Mateer was superb to open the season, but has not been as good since needing surgery on the thumb of his throwing hand. Mateer needs a big game to help his draft grade, but with his underwhelming stretch, he could be pushed to return to college next year. There is also a great draft matchup with Sooners speed rusher R. Mason Thomas going against Alabama left tackle Kayden Proctor. Thomas is fast, and he could be a problem for Proctor, but Proctor could run over Thomas in the ground game.







      Texas vs. Georgia; Nov. 15, 7:30 PM ET ABC

      The Prospects:

      Texas
      • QB Arch Manning, No. 16
      • OT Trevor Goosby, No. 74
      • WR DeAndre Moore, No. 7
      • RB Quintrevion Wisner, No. 5
      • G D.J. Campbell, No. 52
      • DE Ethan Burke, No. 91
      • LB Anthony Hill Jr., No. 0
      • CB Jaylon Guilbeau, No. 3
      • CB Malik Muhammad, No. 5
      • S Michael Taaffe, No. 16
      Georgia
      • TE Oscar Delp, No. 4
      • TE Lawson Luckie, No. 7
      • WR Dillon Bell, No. 86
      • WR Noah Thomas, No. 5
      • WR Zachariah Branch, No. 1
      • WR Colbie Young, No. 8
      • CB Daylen Everette , No. 6
      • G Micah Morris, No. 56
      • OT Monroe Freeling, No. 57
      • OT Earnest Greene III, No. 71
      • LB C.J. Allen, No. 3
      • P Brett Thorson, No. 71
      • RB Cash Jones, No. 32


      The Matchups:

      There are good draft matchups around the field. It will be interesting to see if Zachariah Branch can impress against the Texas cornerbacks. Bulldogs linebacker C.J. Allen has been superb this year, and he could be a first- or second-round pick next April.