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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 25, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 40-10 and secured the Heroes Game trophy. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 40-10 and secured the Heroes Game trophy. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Outback Bowl (Jan. 2, 1 pm ET on ABC): Florida vs Iowa

Florida Gators: Jarrad Davis, LB

The Florida Gators are absolutely stacked on defense, but one player who is finally back and healthy to keep an eye on is linebacker Jarrad Davis. The Gators linebacker missed four games this year, but was able to return in the SEC Championship against Alabama.

Davis is an aggressive linebacker who does a great job of dropping back into coverage. He isn’t afraid to make a big tackle, and he has a nice frame for an NFL LB at 6’2” and 238 pounds. He needs to work on his gap discipline to avoid giving up big rushing lanes, but Davis has a well-rounded game that should translate well to the next level.

Other players to watch: CB Quincy Wilson, CB Teez Tabor, S Marcus Maye, DL Caleb Brantley

Iowa Hawkeyes: Desmond King, CB

Desmond King could have been an early pick in last year’s draft, but the Iowa cornerback decided to stay one more year with the Hawkeyes. That move has paid off, as he’s now in the debate as the top cornerback in this draft class.

King has the quick hips and top-tier speed to mirror even the shiftiest of receivers. However, his best asset is his relentless when making tackles, rarely letting the ball carrier get by him. His abilities as a return man should also help him be a first-round pick.

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