2017 NFL Draft: Top 25 Big Board after Week 11

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

The Iowa Hawkeyes don’t have a ton of elite playmakers, but that didn’t stop them from pulling off the shocking upset over the Michigan Wolverines this week. Despite the lack of top-tier talent, there is at least one Hawkeyes player who should hear his name called early in the NFL draft.

Iowa cornerback Desmond King could have gone pro last season, but he decided to spend another year with the Hawkeyes. His draft stock hasn’t fallen one bit because of that decision, with King making big plays all over the field.

The first thing that stands out when watching King is his ability to make tackles in the open field. King rarely lets anyone get past him, and that’s a crucial trait for a star corner. Although he can occasionally get burned in zone coverage, King still has the fluid hips and ball skills to come up with big stops.

King isn’t the biggest guy, but he’s athletic and aggressive enough to be an outside cornerback in the NFL.