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Offense
Lamar Jackson, QB
School: Louisville | Conference: ACC
College Experience: Junior | Age: 20
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 211 lbs
A lot of people will write off Lamar Jackson, they will say he is a gimmick, and he won't fit in an NFL offense, and that he can't play in the pocket but I’m willing to bet by seasons end he will have changed a few minds. Just in the first two games of the season, you can see how he has improved his play. He still runs yes, it would be foolish if he didn't use that talent but now you can see how he moves in the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield looking to deliver a strike. It’s a very important improvement in his development, one I will enjoy seeing him improve upon throughout the season.
Lamar Jackson has had a lot of long plays in his career.
— ESPN (@espn) September 9, 2017
None longer than this 75-yard TD pass in the @CocaCola Instant Replay. pic.twitter.com/EvE43p5cwc
Lamar Jackson said pic.twitter.com/O5oyxNE2ug
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) September 9, 2017
Lamar Jackson is something special. Haven't seen a playmaker like this in college since Vince Young.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 9, 2017
Lamar Jackson 525 yards, six touchdowns. Might get on some of those Heisman lists now.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) September 9, 2017
Lamar Jackson as an NFL prospect
— Dan Kadar (@MockingTheDraft) September 9, 2017
Lamar Jackson can play QB in the NFL and will get that opportunity. Hurts will need to improve dramatically his freshman year he was bad
— Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist) July 24, 2017
Baker Mayfield, QB
School: Oklahoma | Conference: BIG 12
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 220 lbs
I’m no real fan of Baker Mayfield personally but I can respect his ability to deliver in tough situations and I can see his value as a dynamic player. He put Oklahoma on his back this week as they upset Ohio State in Columbus. He was sensational in fact and made play after play in the second half. I think though he has a ways to go technically as a passer he has some obvious skills. Picking apart the Ohio State defense is nothing to turn your nose up at as that team has several NFL prospects across the defensive line in particular. Mayfield’s draft stock is up.
The Sooners take the lead 17-13 on a Baker Mayfield 18 yard TD to Lee Morris. pic.twitter.com/JGfn1tBXxP
— Tino Bovenzi (@TinoBovenzi) September 10, 2017
WATCH: Baker Mayfield ➡️ Flowers. Touchdown. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/hwJNxcWbyI
— Sooner Gridiron (@soonergridiron) September 10, 2017
Baker Mayfield has no chill pic.twitter.com/5Hl6VBAQUV
— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) September 10, 2017
In the right offense, I do think Mayfield can start at the next level, but I seem to like him more than others. He's def not for everyone. https://t.co/Oo8Gs42QkB
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) September 10, 2017
Ronald Jones, RB
School: USC | Conference: PAC 12
College Experience: Junior | Age: 20
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 200lbs
Jones is quickly gaining attention for his stellar play through the first two weeks of the season. All eyes are on players like Saquan Barkley, Derrius Guice, Royce Freeman and the like and for good reason. However, Jones looks just as good as any of them right now. Coaches say his most notable improvement has been his footwork from last season to the present. Jones has 275 yards on 47 carries with 5 touchdowns through two weeks.
That jump cut by Ronald Jones.. pic.twitter.com/U0DpAJEZ4r
— Ty Wurth (@WurthDraft) September 10, 2017
Jones is the best in an era https://t.co/ZYj76ATI6R
— Jackie Jones (@bejonese) September 7, 2017
One of my favorite players in the country-- USC RB Ronald Jones. He runs with a purpose &… https://t.co/X7UAHW6Awl
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) September 4, 2017
Only 200ish pounds, but #USC RB Ronald Jones has been fantastic running bt the tackles. Against Stanford: 19 inside runs, only 4 outside.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) September 11, 2017
Bryce Love, RB
School: Stanford | Conference: PAC 12
College Experience: Junior | Age: 20
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 196 lbs
There is no doubt that Stanford will have a hard time replacing such an explosive and dynamic player as Christian McCaffery was for them but Bryce Love has some talent running the ball with Jets to boot. He is a very elusive player capable (as you'll see) of running for chunk yardage. Watch him against UCLA’s defense in a couple weeks. Love has 340 rushing yards through two games and has an impressive 11.3 yard per carry average.
NUNCA es suficiente College Football.
— receptor.com.mx (@receptorcommx) September 10, 2017
#6 USC 7
#14 Stanford 7
Bryce Love ASI empata el juego pic.twitter.com/2vaBsWurqV
Bryce Love. #Balance pic.twitter.com/AbPDuhZzdR
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) September 10, 2017
Stanford RB Bryce Love has forced 14 missed tackles on the ground through 2 weeks, second-most in the FBS. pic.twitter.com/BUyBlSuklX
— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) September 10, 2017
Defense
Jermaine Carter, LB
School: Maryland | Conference: ACC
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 238 lbs
Cliche alert. Jermaine Carter is the heart and soul of Maryland's defense. The Terps are off to a good start having upset Texas week one and mowing over Towson this week. A large part of their success is due to the defense and there is no more of an impressive player on it than Carter. He has been praised by coaches for being smart on the field and being a leader on defense. Carter has 204 tackles, 23 for loss, 6 sacks and 1 int over two years. Through two games this year he has 15 tackles, 4 for loss, 2.5 sacks, a pass defended, and a forced fumble.
Everytime I look at this game #Maryland LB Jermaine Carter Jr. is making a play. Nice first half for him and he #Terps pic.twitter.com/4XKkAKRPRr
— Eric Galko (@OptimumScouting) September 2, 2017
Jermaine Carter Jr, ladies and gentleman. pic.twitter.com/0eDvkG0pkn
— #MidMajors (@MidnightCampus) September 2, 2017
Durkin on #Terps LB Jermaine Carter Jr.: "Jermaine is one of the best leaders I've ever been around."
— Pat Donohue (@SportsDownPat) September 9, 2017
Jalen Davis, CB
School: Utah State | Conference: Mountain West
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22?
Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 lbs
Davis got off to a slow start week one after he was ejected for a bogus targeting call against Wisconsin. It’s a shame since he was off to a good start with a sack in that game. He got a chance to redeem himself this week against Idaho State and did so by recorded two interceptions (one for a pick six) and a pass defended. Davis is an underrated player but he has some good ball skills and instincts. If he keeps up the production he can play himself into an early day 3 selection in the next draft.
Jalen Davis with the pick-6! It's like deja vu for the senior cornerback. #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/iMNKSpgsaK
— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 8, 2017
Kyzir White, S
School: West Virginia | Conference: BIG 12
College Experience: Senior | Age: 22?
Height / Weight: 6-2 / 218 lbs
My hot take prediction for White is that he is this year’s Karl Joseph. West Virginia and their coaches don't get enough credit for their development of defensive backs over the past 3 seasons. They are really honing in on developing the “Seattle” mold of defensive back with what they prefer in size and are also developing real talent at the hybrid S/LB position which they call the “Spur”. Enter White who can hit anything that moves and drop back and play in space. He’s a player to keep an eye on and may play his way into the conversation when discussing top SS prospects this year if he improves his coverage.
Kyzir White coming from off your screen into the backfield with reckless abandon. Looking to see his COD as season moves on, but oh my pic.twitter.com/7ktXaPKZFa
— Ryan Booher (@bootang25) September 4, 2017
Really like him! Top 50 player
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 10, 2017
Kevin White's lil bro (one of them) Kyzir White coming on safety runblitz. pic.twitter.com/q7Oiv2nDpt
— Jared Stanger (@JaredStanger) September 4, 2017
West Virginia safety Kyzir White plays the "SPUR" role in the Mountaineers defense, meaning he moves around all over the place from S to LB.
— Riley Auman (@junioraumanac) September 12, 2017
Christian Wilkins, DL
School: Clemson | Conference: ACC
College Experience: Junior | Age: 21
Height / Weight: 6-4 / 310 lbs
Wilkins is considered one of the top defensive line prospects in the country which is why it was so surprising when he didn't wreck a lowly Kent State team week one. He made up for that slow start in a big way this past week as he went up against an Auburn OL that has a couple potential NFL prospects on it. He disrupted plays the whole night from the edge and as in interior rusher. He ended the day with 10 tackles, 2.5 for loss and 2 sacks. Next week he’ll play a tough competitor in Lamar Jackson. I’ll be watching to see if he can keep up the production.
Christian Wilkins motor is insane.
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) September 10, 2017
#Clemson DL Christian Wilkins leads the pack in our week 2 edition of Risers & Sliders. Take a look: https://t.co/QB7mHs3iVi pic.twitter.com/ojbWI0jOrn
— Draft Analyst (@DraftAnalyst1) September 11, 2017