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Best 2017 NFL Draft prospects from biggest Bowl Games

By Tyler Brooke

Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field after a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks off the field after a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) throws a pass against Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) throws a pass against Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Russell Athletic Bowl (Dec. 28, 5:30 pm ET on ESPN): West Virginia vs Miami

West Virginia Mountaineers: Rasul Douglas, CB

Any NFL team looking for a cornerback with the ball skills to create game-changing turnovers will likely be sending a scout to the Athletic Bowl to check out West Virginia’s Rasul Douglas. The talented cornerback is currently tied at the top of the FBS with eight interceptions on the year to go along with seven pass breakups.

Douglas comes in at an impressive 6’2” and 203 pounds. His size, ball skills and ability to read the quarterback’s eyes will make him an awfully appealing cornerback prospect. He’ll have a chance to keep helping his draft stock with a big bowl game and some solid offseason workouts.

Miami Hurricanes: Brad Kaaya, QB

At the beginning of the season, Miami’s Brad Kaaya had the opportunity to be the No. 1 quarterback in this draft class. While his stock has quickly dropped, Kaaya will still get every chance to prove himself over the next few months.

Kaaya throws a really nice ball with a clean spiral and plenty of zip. He occasionally has great touch to make some brilliant passes, but Kaaya’s biggest problem is his struggles under pressure. The Miami QB’s ball placement falls apart with the slightest collapse of the pocket, and it’s something he’ll need to prove to scouts that he can overcome before teams are willing to take a chance on him.

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