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2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 5

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs though the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darien Harris (45) during the 2nd half of a game at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs though the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darien Harris (45) during the 2nd half of a game at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Corey Davis (WR – Western Michigan) vs. Central Michigan

Even without former teammate WR Daniel Braverman to keep the secondary honest, Corey Davis is having another very good season at Western Michigan. His performance this season, in addition to the struggles of others, has Davis in the running to be the first receiver selected in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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Davis has gained at least 1,400 yards receiving over each of the past two seasons and he’s on his way to eclipsing that mark once again as a senior. He’s not someone who only beats up on smaller schools in the Mid-American Conference either. In eight career games against power five schools (all from the Big Ten), Davis has caught 46 passes for 628 yards and four touchdowns.

With Cooper Rush at QB for Central Michigan, Western Michigan is going to need someone to step up on offense to keep pace. Corey Davis is the obvious choice. Look for him to put up big numbers against the Chippewas defense.

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