While the 2026 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 14.
Ohio State is still undefeated and have a great defense that is allowing 7.5 points per game. A key cog in the defense is linebacker Sonny Styles. He may be a bit overshadowed by other Ohio State stars, but Styles has 57 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two passes defended and one interception. For Ohio State to defeat Michigan for the first time in five tries, Styles will have to play well.
At 6-foot-4 and 235 Styles has great size for a linebacker. The former safety also has great athleticism as well. Styles has shown great pursuit and is a menace in run support. While he still has coverage skills from his time at safety he can continue to refine them and continue learning the linebacker position. He is currently projected to be a first or second-round pick.
Washington has eight wins this season for a solid year. They have good star-power on offense with the brightest one being wide receiver Denzel Boston. This season, Boston has 52 receptions for 730 yards and eight touchdowns. Washington will need a big game out of Boston if they are to upset Oregon in week 14.
Boston has great size for a wide receiver at 6-foot-4 and 209 pounds. He is a good red zone threat, but he also tracks the ball well when targeted deep. Boston uses his size well and runs after the catch better than expected for his size. His route running and blocking can improve to increase his stock. He is currently projected to be a first or second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oregon has just one loss this season and are having a great season. The defense has played solidly and safety Dillon Thieneman has had some big moments. In 2025, Thieneman has registered 49 total tackles, four passes defended and one interception. Being good at the backend can help Oregon defeat Washington and can also give a look at what Thieneman can do.
He isn’t the biggest safety at 6-foot and 209 pounds. Thieneman shows good pursuit to help against the run and is a tackle machine. He also has good ball skills. His ability to play deep zone or robber coverages stand out. Working on his ability to mirror in man coverage and making sure he doesn’t overpursue can be focal points to improve. He is currently projected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Clemson has had a rough season, as they have just six wins in a year they were projected by a lot to go to the CFP. There is still plenty of talent on the roster, including cornerback Avieon Terrell. This season, Terrell has registered 46 total tackles and nine passes defended. He can help limit big plays against a South Carolina team that has a few great athletes this week.
Terrell is just 6-foot and 193 pounds, so he will need to continue filling out his frame for the next level. The brother of AJ, Terrell has shown the ability to play man coverage with the ability to mirror wide receivers. He is an aggressive player, attacking the catchpoint and is willing in run support. Terrell can stop being overaggressive in coverage, as he falls for double moves and his tackling could take a step forward. He is currently projected to be a first or second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Iowa has had a solid year, winning seven games to this point. Their offense may not be the most explosive, but they have a good offensive line. Gennings Dunker has been a good right tackle for the Hawkeyes over the last two seasons. He will have a chance to go up against a Wisconsin team that has been on a roll the last couple of weeks.
Dunker has good size for an NFL offensive lineman at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds. While he has played tackle at the college level, Dunker will likely move to guard for the NFL. He lacks the recovery ability and arm length to stick at tackle. At guard, he can display his strength. He is a good run blocker who can clear big lanes, but also has a nice anchor in pass protection. Dunker is currently projected to be a first or second round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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