2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 30 players after Week 6
By Tyler Brooke
After six weeks of college football, these 30 players have stood out and impressed NFL scouts around the country.
As we near the midway point of the college football regular season, there are a number of players around the country who have stood out as legitimate NFL draft prospects.
We’ve gotten a much better idea of who are the most legitimate NFL draft prospects through six weeks of college football compared to the beginning of the season. Guys like Deshaun Watson continue to impress, while others like Derek Barnett have exploded onto the scene.
Things will change as the season rolls on, but after Week 6, these are the 30 most impressive NFL draft prospects.
Note: Not all prospects on this list are guaranteed to go pro. Some prospects on this list are underclassmen who could return for at least one more year of school.
You’ve probably heard by now that this isn’t a great class of offensive tackles. However, there is at least one name that deserves some recognition at the position, and that’s Alabama’s Cam Robinson.
Robinson is an intimidating matchup for any defensive player, with the Alabama prospect coming in at a whopping 6’6” and 327 pounds. What makes Robinson stand out over the other tackles in this class is the fact that he’s an absolute monster in the run game. He stays low and uses his raw strength to bully defenders and open up rushing lanes.
The problem with Robinson is that he’s still developing in pass protection. That’s not what you want from a franchise left tackle. However, Robinson looks like he could translate best as a right tackle in the NFL due to his strength and aggressiveness.
Robinson isn’t a guaranteed first-round pick, but a team that desperately needs help on their offensive line could reach for the Alabama tackle.