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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; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) throws a pass against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) throws a pass against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Holiday Bowl (Dec. 27, 7 pm ET on ESPN): Minnesota vs Washington State

Minnesota Golden Gophers: Damarius Travis, S

As one of the more under-the-radar teams in the Big Ten, the Minnesota Golden Gophers don’t get a lot of chances to play on a national stage. Players like Damarius Travis could benefit from playing in the Military Bowl with a chance to prove their worth as NFL prospects.

At 6’2” and 215 pounds, Travis is a key piece to Minnesota’s secondary with the versatility to line up as a nickel corner or single-high safety. The right NFL team could use Travis in a hybrid role for their secondary, although he’s likely a late Day 3 prospect unless he can wow scouts with some big plays against Washington State.

Washington State Cougars: Luke Falk, QB

Washington State’s Luke Falk doesn’t get the NFL draft attention that other quarterbacks get, but he’s started to make enough buzz as a potential mid-round guy. Completing 71 percent of his passes for 4,204 yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions has definitely helped his case.

Falk has nice size for an NFL quarterback at 6’4” and 216 pounds with room to grow. The Cougars QB has a solid delivery with nice touch on his passes, but he could help his draft stock in a big way by showing better decision making against an underrated Minnesota secondary in the Holiday Bowl.

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