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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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Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the biggest surprises of the year has been the Colorado Buffaloes, who will have a chance to win the Pac-12 title on Friday during the championship game against the Washington Huskies.

There are a number of players who have helped contribute to Colorado’s stellar season, including senior cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. Cornerback is arguably the deepest position in this draft class with players like Quincy Wilson, Desmond King, Marlon Humphrey, Adoree Jackson and a few others, but Awuzie is quickly moving into the top of this class.

Awuzie has developed into a solid overall cornerback at 6’0” and 205 pounds. He does a great job of reading the QB’s eyes and jumping routes to break up passes. Along with that, he’s a reliable tackler and excellent blitzer as made evident by his four sacks this year.

The Colorado corner will have his toughest test of the year on Saturday going against a potential first-round receiver in Washington’s John Ross. If he contain the Huskies’ dynamic playmaker, he could start showing up in the conversation as a first or second-round pick.

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