NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 2

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Sep 1, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) motions to the crowd during the second half against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won in overtime 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Isaiah Ford (WR – Virginia Tech) vs. Cameron Sutton (CB – Tennessee)

The best one-on-one matchup of the week will take place at Bristol Motor Speedway where Virginia Tech will take on Tennessee. When the Hokies have the ball, scouts will be watching closely when wide receiver Isaiah Ford lines up across from cornerback Cameron Sutton.

This won’t happen on every play, as Sutton typically plays on the right side of the defense, while Ford will move around the formation. Even against top receivers such as Calvin Ridley of Alabama, the Volunteers have been reluctant to move Sutton from his RCB role.

Both players are draft eligible and could be future first-round picks. Virginia Tech’s up-tempo offense should help Ford get the ball quickly, which could pose problems for Sutton, who tends to miss a high percentage of tackles.

Ford is a skilled deep threat, however it could be the quick completions that end up generating the biggest plays when these two 2017 NFL Draft prospects go head-to-head.

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