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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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Oct 14, 2016; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2016; Provo, UT, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. 21, 9 pm ET on ESPN): BYU vs Wyoming

BYU Cougars: Jamaal Williams, RB

Earlier this season, I spoke with Jamaal Williams, who I believe is the most overlooked running back in college football. Although he’s missed a few games this year, his NFL-caliber talent has been on display multiple times.

At 6’2” and 220 pounds, Williams has great size for an NFL running back. He’s an excellent power back who does a great job of getting north-south instead of getting cute at the line of scrimmage. He’s not the fastest running back out there, but he could be a great change-of-pace back who could pick up tough yards in the NFL.

Wyoming Cowboys: Brian Hill, RB

This matchup between BYU and Wyoming will be a running back battle. Williams has been the star for BYU, but Wyoming’s Brian Hill has been a more productive player. This season, Hill has run for 1,767 yards and 21 touchdowns for the Cowboys.

Hill is a similar type of power running back like Williams, although he may have more consistent footwork and vision to make big plays. If he can show up with another big game against BYU, then there’s a chance that he could be an early Day 3 draft pick.

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