Want to get to know the draft prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft? This weekly column breaks down the best matchups to watch each week in college football.
By Charlie Campbell.
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Nebraska at Illinois; Saturday, Aug. 28, 1:00 PM ET FOX
The Prospects:
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Nebraska
- CB Cam Taylor-Britt, No. 5
- LB Ted “JoJo” Domann, No. 13
- WR David Toure, No. 6
- QB Adrian Martinez, No. 2
- DT Ben Stille No. 95
- FS Deontai Williams, No. 8
- TE Austin Allen, No. 11
- K Connor Culp, No. 33
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Illinois
- LB Jake Hansen, No. 35
- LB Khalan Tolson, No. 45
- TE Daniel Barker, No. 87
- OT Vederian Lowe, No. 79
- QB Brandon Peters
- C Doug Kramer, No. 65
- SS Sydney Brown, No. 30
- OT Alex Palczewski, No. 63
- DT Roderick Perry, No. 96
- P Blake Hayes, No. 14
- FS Tony Adams, No. 6
- DE Owen Carney, No. 99
The Matchups: The best matchups in this game could come with Fighting Illini quarterback taking on the Nebraska secondary, which is led by cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt and free safety Deontai Williams. Taylor-Britt and Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen are the top two prospects in this game, with both having mid-round potential for the 2022 NFL Draft.
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