2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 5

One month into the college football season and a lot has already changed. The polls have been shaken up by upsets and battles between top-10 teams. The Heisman favorite is still an ACC quarterback, but not the one who was favored entering the season. Even the 2017 NFL Draft board has been overhauled by injuries and a few surprising performances.

Despite his own head coach saying he’s played poorly, Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer has entered his name into the discussion for the number one overall pick. In this day and age, a QB is likely to be selected first overall and Kizer has outperformed Clemson’s Deshaun Watson thus far.

While Kizer and Watson may be fighting for the top pick, the majority of prospects eligible for the 2017 NFL Draft are just trying to generate enough buzz to earn an invitation to the Scouting Combine or postseason all-star game. So which prospects have a golden opportunity to enhance their draft stock this weekend? Here’s a look at six players to keep an eye on.