While the 2027 NFL Draft is still far off in the distance, players who will be drafted early are on the field now. Each week presents unique matchups for draft prospects and this week is no different. Here are NFL Draft prospects to watch in college football week 10 Recap.
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Notre Dame had a great win over Miami in Week 10. The defense played solidly against one of the best offenses in the country. Leonard Moore played well, registering four total tackles and one tackle for loss. At one point, he left the game with a poked eye, but he did return. Although he didn’t get the chance to match up with Malachi Toney, it was still a good performance against a good team.
Moore was able to show his shutdown abilities in this game against Miami. He has good ball skills and ability to mirror. His help against the run is an added bonus that showed up in this game. Moore is currently projected to be a top 10 pick in the NFL Draft and this game helped solidify that.
Miami struggled to get their offense going in the first half, which ultimately cost them the game against Notre Dame. The offense did come to life in the second half, as Darian Mensah really got things going for the Hurricanes. Mensah was 24/43 for 276 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Mensah’s game was on full display in this game. He is very accurate and mostly protects the football, even if he did throw the one interception. Mensah made some clutch throws down the stretch. His arm strength is the big question, as some of his passes lacked the velocity expected from a top-tier draft prospect. It was still a good showing overall for Mensah, especially given that his top target was out of this game.
LSU had a rough time on offense, scoring just 13 points against Alabama. That resulted in them losing and possibly keeping them out of CFP talks unless they can pull off some big wins down the stretch. Seaton didn’t have his best performance, as he gave up a sack and didn’t make a huge impact in the run game.
Although he is still a good prospect, this was not a good performance for Seaton. While he is a good mover and overall a good pass blocker, Seaton has lost some weight this season and that has limited his ability to anchor against power rushers. That resulted in him giving up a sack. Adding more weight to help his anchor and to move people in the run game may be on the agenda for him before getting to the NFL. He is currently projected to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Utah got a big win over BYU in the Holy War this week, winning 28-20. The offense played solidly, sporting a good, well-balanced attack, as they passed for 206 yards and rushed for 124. Zeroue Williams had a good game to help get the offense moving and helped support his draft stock rising this season.
His size and length showed up on tape. While he was a good pass blocker in this game, he also made some good run blocks as well, specifically when he was asked to block in space. He can struggle to move people in the run game and will continue to work on it. Williams is currently projected to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Tennessee defeated Kentucky 34-6 in a game where their defense really stepped up. They allowed just six points and forced three turnovers. Xavier Gilliam had a good game for the Volunteers, keeping his great season going. He registered just one tackle, but his impact was greater than that. Gilliam did get banged up a bit, but left the field under his own power.
Gilliam has shown great athleticism and disruption on the interior. He can rush the passer well and has some good pass rush moves. As one of the biggest risers of the 2027 NFL Draft class, Gilliam continues to perform. He is currently projected to be a first round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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