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2017 NFL Draft: 5 Prospects to watch during Conference Championships

By Tyler Brooke

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /

The Wisconsin Badgers are trying to make their own case for the College Football Playoff, and a win over the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Championship will help them with their claim to a top-four spot.

Strong offensive line play has been a staple of the Badgers offense for years, and that’s no exception in 2016. Wisconsin has been helped in a big way by offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, and he’s beginning to make an awfully strong case as the top tackle in this draft class.

Ramczyk was a Division III transfer, but has quickly developed into an elite left tackle in the Big Ten. The Wisconsin prospect is a solid 6’6” 314 pounds, and can do things like this in the running game.

Ramczyk is a mauler in the trenches who is also capable of reaching the second level to make crucial blocks. In pass protection, Ramczyk rarely gives up pressure, although he could struggle more at the next level against elite edge rushers.

Saturday’s Big Ten Championship will be a great place for scouts to get a better feel of Ramczyk. If he has another strong outing, he could quickly solidify himself as the No. 1 tackle prospect.

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