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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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Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, OH, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks defensive back Tony Reid (14) is stiff armed by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) in the first half at Fred Yager Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Oxford, OH, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks defensive back Tony Reid (14) is stiff armed by Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) in the first half at Fred Yager Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Boca Raton Bowl (Dec. 20, 7 pm ET on ESPN): Memphis vs Western Kentucky

Memphis Tigers: Jake Elliott, K

Although the Memphis Tigers don’t have a ton of NFL-caliber talent on their roster, kicker Jake Elliott has shown some serious potential this season, which is rare to say for a college kicker.

In fact, Elliott has been reliable throughout his four years with Memphis. The senior has never missed an extra point in his 198 attempts. He’s also shown a solid leg by making 10 of his 16 attempts from 50 yards or long, including a career long of 56 yards.

That kind of reliability is rare to see from a college kicker, and a solid finish to his career could help him find a spot at least heading into NFL training camps next season.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Taywan Taylor, WR

It’s going to be tough for a wide receiver from Western Kentucky to get drafted in this class that has plenty of solid prospects at the position. However, Taywan Taylor has the production for an NFL team to at least send someone out to watch him play in the Boca Raton Bowl.

Over the past two seasons, Taylor has caught 175 passes for 3,053 yards and 33 touchdowns. Taylor is overlooked because of his 6’1”, 195-pound frame, but he’s a quick-twitch athlete with a surprisingly large catch radius and soft hands. His solid footwork and vertical threat should make him a productive slot receiver at the next level.

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