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6. Ryan Ramczyk, LT, Wisconsin
It will take a full team effort to slow Penn State’s pass-rush, but Ramczyk will have to lock it down at left tackle against a rush that gets to the quarterback at the fifth-highest rate in the nation. Penn State’s signature win came over Ohio State when the Nittany Lions pressured QB J.T. Barrett on 28 of his 56 dropbacks — a strong recipe for defensive success.
Ramczyk has emerged as our top offensive tackle prospect in the latest PFF Draft Board, and he’ll have another top challenge this week against DE Garrett Sickels, who ranks 11th in the nation in pass-rush productivity among 4-3 defensive ends at 12.5. Ramczyk has yet to allow a sack this season while giving up just three QB hits and 10 hurries on his 330 attempts, so something has to give in this matchup with Sickels, who sacked Barrett three times in Penn State’s upset of Ohio State.
7. Forrest Lamp, LT, Western Kentucky
We take any and all opportunities to illuminate Lamp’s performance, and he’ll once again be a key player for Western Kentucky this weekend. While the entire line has performed well, ranking fourth in the nation in our latest ranking, Lamp will be matched up against Louisiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson, by far the team’s top pass-rusher. Ferguson has 14 sacks, seven QB hits and 23 hurries on 313 rushes this season, and those 42 pressures account for 25 percent of Louisiana Tech’s pressures this season.
Lamp has turned away top pass-rushers before, whether it was a one-pressure performance against Alabama’s loaded front or a clean effort against Florida Atlantic and edge defender Trey Hendrickson, who leads the nation with 78 pressures. On the year, Lamp has only given up two QB hits and a hurry on 346 dropbacks, and another top performance will set the tone for Western Kentucky’s offense.
(He's one of my favorite players in the draft overall and excluding talent. Alabama literally threw everyone at him. 1 on 1's, blitz, stunts etc and he didn't flinch. He and Thuney would make a great pair of G's for the next 5-8 years)
8. Tim Williams, edge defender, Alabama
You can have your pick of almost any player on the Alabama defense, as there are a number of draft prospects who will have an impact in the SEC Championship game against Florida. However, Williams will be going up against true freshman right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who has been solid for a freshman for much of the year, but is coming off a performance in a loss to Florida State in which he gave up five pressures and two sacks.
With Alabama expected to get up early in the game, the Crimson Tide pass-rushers will be unleashed, and Williams is poised to have a big game and shut down any comeback attempt Florida tries to mount. On the season, Williams now has seven sacks, eight QB hits, and 31 hurries on only 204 rushes, bringing his three-year totals to 19 sacks, 17 QB hits and 75 hurries on 400 rushes.
(Williams has been a beast considering those attempts but will be 24 in Nov. Its disappointing for a few different reasons but bottom line is you get a guy that can play now. He has an NFL body and gets his production in different ways besides his quick get off)
9. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
An undefeated season is on the line for Western Michigan this weekend, as the Broncos look to take home the MAC Championship against Ohio. While the Broncos are loaded on both sides of the ball, the Corey Davis Show has only a few more stops on his way to the NFL. Look for another dominant performance to put the cherry on top of a great career, as the No. 1 receiver on the PFF Draft Board has the skills to win at any level of the defense.Davis is the only receiver to rank among the top 10 at the position each of the last three years, and he leads the nation with 17 receiving touchdowns. Look for him to find the end zone once again to lead Western Michigan to its 13th win of the season.
(Davis was on everyone's radar before the season started but has kicked the down door to a much a bigger stage this year. Hes been great. Reminds me of a cross between Marvin Jones and Victor Cruz)
It will take a full team effort to slow Penn State’s pass-rush, but Ramczyk will have to lock it down at left tackle against a rush that gets to the quarterback at the fifth-highest rate in the nation. Penn State’s signature win came over Ohio State when the Nittany Lions pressured QB J.T. Barrett on 28 of his 56 dropbacks — a strong recipe for defensive success.
Ramczyk has emerged as our top offensive tackle prospect in the latest PFF Draft Board, and he’ll have another top challenge this week against DE Garrett Sickels, who ranks 11th in the nation in pass-rush productivity among 4-3 defensive ends at 12.5. Ramczyk has yet to allow a sack this season while giving up just three QB hits and 10 hurries on his 330 attempts, so something has to give in this matchup with Sickels, who sacked Barrett three times in Penn State’s upset of Ohio State.
7. Forrest Lamp, LT, Western Kentucky
We take any and all opportunities to illuminate Lamp’s performance, and he’ll once again be a key player for Western Kentucky this weekend. While the entire line has performed well, ranking fourth in the nation in our latest ranking, Lamp will be matched up against Louisiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson, by far the team’s top pass-rusher. Ferguson has 14 sacks, seven QB hits and 23 hurries on 313 rushes this season, and those 42 pressures account for 25 percent of Louisiana Tech’s pressures this season.
Lamp has turned away top pass-rushers before, whether it was a one-pressure performance against Alabama’s loaded front or a clean effort against Florida Atlantic and edge defender Trey Hendrickson, who leads the nation with 78 pressures. On the year, Lamp has only given up two QB hits and a hurry on 346 dropbacks, and another top performance will set the tone for Western Kentucky’s offense.
(He's one of my favorite players in the draft overall and excluding talent. Alabama literally threw everyone at him. 1 on 1's, blitz, stunts etc and he didn't flinch. He and Thuney would make a great pair of G's for the next 5-8 years)
8. Tim Williams, edge defender, Alabama
You can have your pick of almost any player on the Alabama defense, as there are a number of draft prospects who will have an impact in the SEC Championship game against Florida. However, Williams will be going up against true freshman right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who has been solid for a freshman for much of the year, but is coming off a performance in a loss to Florida State in which he gave up five pressures and two sacks.
With Alabama expected to get up early in the game, the Crimson Tide pass-rushers will be unleashed, and Williams is poised to have a big game and shut down any comeback attempt Florida tries to mount. On the season, Williams now has seven sacks, eight QB hits, and 31 hurries on only 204 rushes, bringing his three-year totals to 19 sacks, 17 QB hits and 75 hurries on 400 rushes.
(Williams has been a beast considering those attempts but will be 24 in Nov. Its disappointing for a few different reasons but bottom line is you get a guy that can play now. He has an NFL body and gets his production in different ways besides his quick get off)
9. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
An undefeated season is on the line for Western Michigan this weekend, as the Broncos look to take home the MAC Championship against Ohio. While the Broncos are loaded on both sides of the ball, the Corey Davis Show has only a few more stops on his way to the NFL. Look for another dominant performance to put the cherry on top of a great career, as the No. 1 receiver on the PFF Draft Board has the skills to win at any level of the defense.Davis is the only receiver to rank among the top 10 at the position each of the last three years, and he leads the nation with 17 receiving touchdowns. Look for him to find the end zone once again to lead Western Michigan to its 13th win of the season.
(Davis was on everyone's radar before the season started but has kicked the down door to a much a bigger stage this year. Hes been great. Reminds me of a cross between Marvin Jones and Victor Cruz)