NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in College Football Week 6 Recap

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 6 Recap.

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1. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami Hurricanes

Miami kept their great season going this year with their win over Florida State on the road. They were able to move the ball well and scored 28 points. Their offensive line had a good game and they can win in the trenches. Francis Mauigoa played well for the Hurricanes, helping the line as a whole.

Mauigoa has played well at tackle in college, but may move inside at the next level due to his lack of length. He will likely get the chance to start his career at tackle because of his college success. Mauigoa can get to the second level in the run game and is a solid athlete. He is currently projected to be a first-round pick.

2. Darrell Jackson, DL, Florida State Seminoles

Florida State lost a tough game to its rivals, Miami, but was able to come back in the game late. Their defense struggled early in the game and it resulted in a loss. Jackson was a bright spot for the Seminoles, playing really well. He finished the game with three tackles.

Jackson is good against the run, taking on multiple blockers a lot. The impressive thing about his performance this week, was his ability to get more pass rush pressure. For a player that was seen as more of a two-down option, if Jackson can continue to show good pass rushing ability, his value will continue to increase. He is projected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

3. Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt Commodores

Vanderbilt played tough, but fell on the road to Alabama. The defense gave them an opportunity to hang in there, but the offense struggled to keep up. They failed to move the chains consistently and to get the ball to Stowers. He finished the game with three catches for 22 yards.

Stowers was likely a big focal point of the gameplan for Alabama, but the lack of production is disappointing, albeit not entirely on him. He is still a matchup problem who can run good routes, but won’t offer much as a blocker. Currently, Stowers is expected to be a day two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

4. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State had another dominating performance this week, winning 42-3. Their defense has been incredible this season, as they haven’t given up more than nine points in a game. Arvell Reese has taken a gigantic step forward and showed a lot in this game as well. He had four tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss.

Reese continues to see his draft stock go up this season. He has been a menace rushing the passer, but can also do other things well. Reese pursues the ball well and has some coverage potential. Playing more the rest of the season will help him process things quicker. He is currently projected to be a first-round pick.

5. Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati pulled off a big win against a ranked Iowa State team this week. The offense was moving the ball well, mostly through the ground, but the passing attack did solidly too. Joe Royer helped with that, as he finished the game with four catches for 20 yards and a touchdown.

Royer is a good athlete who is adept at running good routes. He is a matchup problem for defenses, but will need to continue to work on his blocking to be seen as a viable tight end on the line of scrimmage. Cincinnati can target him more down the stretch to find more success. Royer is currently projected to be a mid-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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