While the 2026 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 11 Recap.
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Sarratt did not end up playing this week in Indiana’s close win over Penn State. He was announced as out late in the week with a hamstring injury.
Despite him being out, Sarratt has built his stock up this season. He is a big-bodied target who is a good possession receiver. Sarratt is a good route-runner and uses his size well. He lacks speed and isn’t a huge threat to run after the catch, but has enough positives to be a good number two receiver in the NFL. Sarratt is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Texas A&M won big over Missouri on the road. Their offense played well and their defense had some good moments, only allowing Missouri to score 17 points. Will Lee was a big part of that from his spot in the secondary, as Missouri only passed for 77 yards. He finished the game with three total tackles.
His impact on the game shows up more on tape than it does in the box score. He is good in man coverage and uses his quality hip fluidity to help him mirror receivers. Lee plays aggressively and can shut down opposing receivers. His speed and awareness could be better, but he is a quality corner. He is projected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
It wasn’t pretty, but Alabama defeated LSU 20-9 this week. Their offense didn’t play the most efficiently, but they did enough to get the win. Parker Brailsford had another solid game to help the team. While the running game didn’t get going, Brailsford helped the passing attack, as the offensive line as a whole only gave up one sack.
Brailsford has played well this season, showing off his quickness and athleticism. His burst after snapping the ball and his ability to get to the second level is unique. While he is undersized for the position, which could create some problems, he routinely has great reps and can add a little more mass at the next level to help. He is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
LSU lost a tough game to Alabama, but their defense played well. They shut down the run, but did give up some yards through the air. Overall, the defense played well and Mansoor Delane helped. He finished the game against the Crimson Tide with three total tackles and a pass defended.
Delane has really restored his stock this year after a down season at Virginia Tech in 2024. He still needs to add more to his frame and may not have elite speed or fluid hips, but has played so well. His awareness is great for a corner, as are his ball skills. He currently is projected to be a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Texas Tech defeated BYU in dominating fashion, 29-7. The defense really stepped up, as they gave up just 188 passing yards and 67 rushing yards. Romello Height had a huge impact on the game for the Red Raiders and is one of several key players on that side of the ball. He had four total tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defended in the game.
He doesn’t have the prototypical size of an edge rusher, but his stock has really improved this season. Height can sometimes fail to have an impact against the run, which lessens his value as a prospect. What gives him a lot of value is his burst at the snap and ability to bend around the edge as a pass rusher. He is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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