This section breaks down many college football games each week and highlights how 2016 NFL Draft Prospects have performed. Or look at the 2016 NFL Draft Stock page (link coming soon).
By Charlie Campbell.
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Florida 38, Ole Miss 10
Early in the second quarter, Treadwell got involved with a nice leaping reception, but that was really the highlight of the night for him. He had four receptions for 43 yards at the half, and Ole Miss didn’t throw at Hargreaves. In the third quarter, Treadwell beat Neal in zone coverage, running wide open downfield, but the pass was overthrown for an incompletion. Treadwell had a dropped pass a little bit later. He finished with five receptions for 42 yards.
Overall, Treadwell was disappointing, and he struggled to get separation from any of the Gators defensive backs. The blown coverage in zone by Neal was the only play that saw Treadwell really get open for Chad Kelly. Treadwell is a big, physical receiver, but this tape gave evidence that he could have a hard time separating from NFL defensive backs. Treadwell’s stock will be harmed by this tape.
Throughout the first half, Nkemdiche was rotating out at some key moments, and he was huffing and puffing on the sideline. Nkemdiche and the Rebel defense looked gassed in the second quarter. In the second half, Nkemdiche was a non-factor. This tape won’t help his draft grade.
The Gators didn’t need Robinson in the second half, as the defense put the game away with some turnovers that set up short fields and easy points. Robinson totaled 98 yards on eight receptions. This tape will definitely help his draft grade.
Oklahoma State 36, Kansas State 34
Early in the first quarter, Ogbah bull-rushed Whitehair into the pocket and almost created a sack for the Cowboys. Shortly later, Ogbah had another nice bull rush on Whitehair. In the second quarter, he went against right tackle and beat him with first-step quickness and a rip move to get to the quarterback for a sack. He then fought through a double-team for a pressure.
In the third quarter, Whitehair was bull-rushed by a defensive tackle and allowed a sack. Shortly later, Ogbah blasted through the left guard to get a tackle for a loss on a quarterback draw to stop a third down. Ogbah then beat Whitehair with a speed rush around the corner and was just a second away from a sack. A few plays later, Ogbah burned the right tackle to almost get a sack, but he missed the tackle. He then got up and helped finish off the scrambling quarterback with a teammate. In the final seconds of the game, Ogbah drew a holding from Whitehair to help clinch the win for the Cowboys.
Overall, this was a good tape for Ogbah. He showed that he can beat offensive linemen with power and speed. Ogbah showed an array of pass-rushing moves and was effective lining up at a variety of spots. This was a tape that provides evidence of Ogbah being a first-round talent.
Whitehair hurt his draft stock and showed that he needs to get stronger for the NFL. He is able to get bull-rushed and has to get better at sustaining his blocks. This performance doesn’t provide evidence that Whitehair could stay at left tackle, and the projections of a move to guard look accurate.
Alabama 38, Georgia 10
Henry helped redeem himself when he made one cut and darted down the field untouched for a 30-yard touchdown. From there, Henry was in a groove. He was running downhill on Georgia, picking up yards after contact and breaking tackles. He used his speed to hit the hole quickly and his power to finish runs well. Henry totaled 148 yards on 26 carries with the score and the fumble. Even with the turnover, this tape will help Henry to grade out as a first-rounder.
Ragland had an eventful first half. He had a bone-rattling hit on Malcolm Mitchell to break up a pass. The next play, Theus buried Ragland on a pass rush. For most of the first half, Ragland wasn’t having success rushing against Theus on obvious passing plays. Ragland then bull-rushed Theus right into the quarterback to start a sack for Alabama. That was very ugly for Theus.
Ragland was active with tackles in the ground game and did well in coverage. This was a solid performance for him. Theus looks more like a right tackle for the NFL.
Oklahoma 44, West Virginia 24
In the first quarter, Joseph covered the slot receiver closely for an incompletion running through the end zone. Joseph then came over the top and gave a bone-rattling hit on a wide receiver along the sideline. The massive blow knocked the ball out for an incompletion to prevent a long gain.
Early in the fourth quarter, Joseph made a huge impact play with a leaping interception. He had tight coverage and made an impressive catch in front of the bigger receiver. Shortly later, Joseph blitzed out of the slot and dodged a blocker to get a sack. There were other plays where Joseph made stiff tackles in run support and had close coverage on receivers.
This was a fantastic tape from Joseph. He showed everything the NFL could ask in terms of pass coverage, run defense, ball skills and instincts, as well as being assignment sound. If Joseph was taller and above 6-foot, he would be a first-round pick, but being a short thick safety he’s more likely to go in Round 2. However, being a late first-rounder like Matt Elam or Jimmie Ward seems possible.
Early in the third quarter, Sanchez was beaten by a freshman receiver on a fade pass jump ball in the end zone. Sanchez took away the inside, and the wideout got some separation running an out. On the next drive Sanchez tripped and that allowed a deep reception to the five-yard line. A few plays later, Sanchez blitzed off the edge and got a sack. Sanchez was flagged for a holding in the fourth quarter.
Overall, Sanchez showed that he needs to improve and get more consistent. His up-and-down play keeps him more as a second-day player. Returning for his senior year might not be a bad decision for Sanchez.
Striker also had a tackle total in the mid-teens to go along with his multi-sack performance. This was a good tape for him that showed that his explosiveness and speed make him a dangerous weapon. The problem for Striker is that his size makes him a tweener linebacker-safety for the next level. Finding a role for Striker will be a challenge in the NFL.
TCU 50, TCU 7
With only seconds remaining in the first quarter, Texas was slow to get lined up, and TCU burned them on a halfback pass with Doctson running wide open down the field for a 29-yard touchdown. Shortly later, he had a dropped pass when he was slow getting his head around coming out of his break and that led to the ball getting on him faster than he expected. Doctson later went up the ladder again for another leaping grab.
Docton totaled 129 yards on seven receptions with those two scores. Doctson is a big possession receiver for the NFL. He doesn’t have the speed and separation skills against NFL caliber cornerbacks. Still, Doctson looks like a nice target on the second day of the draft.
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