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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 26, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Brad Watson (25) knocks the ball away from Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. (1) during the second quarter at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Brad Watson (25) knocks the ball away from Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. (1) during the second quarter at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Military Bowl (Dec. 27, 3:30 pm ET on ESPN): Temple vs Wake Forest

Temple Owls: Haason Reddick, DE/LB

Temple isn’t the biggest program, but they have a handful of intriguing draft prospects this year. Even linebacker Haason Reddick is starting to generate buzz as one of the better linebackers in this draft class.

Reddick has created plenty of problems in the backfield this season, racking up 21.5 tackles for loss in 13 games, including 9.5 sacks. He may be too small at 6’1” and 230 pounds to play on the defensive line, but he could wind up being a productive linebacker at the next level with the right coaching given his high motor and nose for the ball.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Brad Watson, CB

There isn’t a ton of NFL talent on the Wake Forest roster, but cornerback Brad Watson is a guy who possesses some serious potential as made evident by his two interceptions, six pass breakups and two forced fumbles this season.

Watson has the size at 6’0”, 200 pounds and long arms to be an NFL cornerback. Although he shows off solid ball skills, he does have some questionable footwork and some relatively stiff hips while struggling against the run. Still, there is a lot of potential in Watson’s game, and a big showing against Temple on a national stage could help his draft stock.

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