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 11 Recap.
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Texas got a dramatic win over LSU on the road this week. The offense got just enough done, but the defense really limited LSU’s offense. Colin Simmons was a big part of that defensive effort for the Longhorns. Simmons finished the game with eight total tackles and 0.5 sacks.
Simmons was already projected to be a top five pick in the NFL Draft and showed some nice things in this game. He beat projected first-round pick Jordan Seaton around the edge for this 0.5 sack. Simmons was also all over the field making tackles. He was flagged for not getting off the field quickly enough when Texas was subbing him out, but his impact greatly outweighed that. Simmons is still projected to be a top five pick.
Oklahoma State dropped their game to Texas Tech this week, 52-27. The offense just couldn’t keep up with Texas Tech’s and Mestemaker had one of his worst performances as a college quarterback. He finished the game 27/42 for 277 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Mestemaker did add a rushing touchdown as well.
There were some nice throws he made, specifically against pressure, but he also made some mistakes as well. It looked like the defender was the player he was targeting on his second interception of the game. Mestemaker’s tools were still on display, but he’ll need to play better down the stretch to retain his stock. He is still projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Indiana got a big win over USC in Week 11. The offense showed signs of life and that was with a new starting quarterback. Marsh had a good game and aided Grant Wilson in getting comfortable in the offense. Against the Trojans, Marsh finished the game with four catches for 80 yards.
Marsh did a lot of good things in this game, including putting a double move on a defender before burning USC deep. He also played some defense on a pass that was intended for him, breaking up a play that would surely be intercepted. His size, speed and run after the catch are all good traits. Marsh is currently projected to be a first- or second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Missouri lost a tough game on the road to Georgia. The offense played their best against a tough Georgia team, but it wasn’t enough, as they lost 48-21. Austin Simmons had s decent day, even if the offense as a whole couldn’t keep up with the Bulldogs. He finished 17/25 for 175 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Simmons threw an interception early in the game and then settled down. He was able to demonstrate his arm strength as he fit the ball into tight windows. Simmons can go through progressions, but can work on his ability to play under pressure. He has risen up draft boards a lot this season and is a projected first-round pick right now.
Georgia got the win over Missouri by a decent margin. The defense made the Mizzou offense work for their points and Ellis Robinson was a big part of that at corner. He finished the game with three total tackles and one interception.
Robinson showed his ability to stay with a receiver down the field and then make a play on the ball, which resulted in his one pass defended. He can mirror well in man coverage and use his eyes well in zone. Robinson can fill out his frame a bit more, but the tools are good enough for him to be selected early in the 2027 NFL Draft. He is currently projected to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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