While the 2025 NFL Draft is still far off in the distance, players that 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 13.
Indiana has had a dream of a season and are still undefeated at 10-0. They have had a high-powered offense that has been led by transfer quarterback Kurtis Rourke. So far this season, he has passed for 2,410 yards, 21 touchdowns and four interceptions on 71. 8 percent completion.
This week, Indiana will have a big game against a tough Ohio State team and defense. Rourke has been extremely efficient and accurate this season. He has also protected the ball well, while still pushing the ball downfield. Rourke isn’t the most athletic and doesn’t have the strongest arm, but has played well enough to move his name up draft boards.
Ohio State has just one loss on the season, which came on the road to Oregon. They look like National Championship contenders, in part due to their defense. Denzel Burke has had some good and bad moments this season at corner. He has tallied 35 tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended.
Burke will have to help Ohio State slow down Indiana’s talented offense. He has shown the ability to mirror receivers well in man coverage. Burke also has solid ball skills. A couple of times this season, Burke has been beaten deep. Despite his up-and-down play, he still should be picked before day two is over.
Notre Dame also has just one loss this season, which was to Northern Illinois. Their CFP hopes are still alive though so there is a lot to play for. Their defense has been good all season long and that includes the play of Howard Cross. He has six tackles for loss and six sacks this season.
In week 13, Notre Dame will match up with a ranked Army team. Cross will have to help stop the option attack in this game. He is an undersized defensive lineman, so it will be a good test for him. Cross can attack gaps and is a solid athlete for the position. He could play his way into being picked in the first two or three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Oklahoma hasn’t had the season they imagined, as they sit at 5-5. Their offense hasn’t adjusted to SEC play, but their defense has played well. One of the leaders on defense is safety Billy Bowman, who has registered 43 total tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended.
This week Oklahoma will match up with a high-powered Alabama offense. Bowman has shown good ball skills and anticipation throughout his career. He is listed at 5-foot-10 and 194 pounds, giving him smaller measurables for a safety. He is in play to be drafted in the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft
Texas has just one loss this season and has their sights set on a CFP appearance. Their offensive line has played well this season, allowing the Longhorns to score a lot of points. Cameron Williams has played great at right tackle to help the team.
Williams and Texas will go up against a Kentucky team that has a few talented players on their defensive front. He has a solid frame at 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds. Williams has good strength, balance and patience. This is his first year starting, so adding more good tape can help him continue to shoot up draft boards.
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