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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; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) celebrates during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) celebrates during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Rose Bowl (Jan. 2, 5 pm ET on ESPN): USC vs Penn State

USC Trojans: Adoree Jackson, CB

Much like Jabrill Peppers at Michigan, USC’s Adoree Jackson has been an incredibly versatile playmaker for the Trojans this year. He’s been playing a cornerback, but also been returning kicks and punts while occasionally lining up on offense.

Jackson is one of the most gifted athletes in this class with some smooth hips to keep with his assignments. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty by making tackles in the open field, either. The biggest issue with Jackson is that his footwork and technique are still developing, but he has some tremendous upside as a future NFL corner.

Other players to watch: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

Penn State Nittany Lions: Marcus Allen, S

The future is bright at Penn State given the fact that some of their brightest stars will be returning in 2017. However, safety Marcus Allen has a strong enough case to go pro after the Rose Bowl if he chooses to.

Allen has a nice frame for an NFL safety at 6’2” and 205 pounds, and he has a nose for the ball as made evident by his 101 total tackles this year. He’s instinctive and has great range, although he can sometimes get beat deep when biting on a play fake.

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