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2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 6

By Shawn Spencer

Nov 14, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. (48) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers 31-14 at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. (48) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers 31-14 at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) carries the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) carries the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Wayne Gallman (RB – Clemson) vs. Boston College

When discussing Clemson football, Deshaun Watson is the first name that is mentioned.

Sure he’s the quarterback and potential Heisman winner and first overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, but it won’t be up to him to lead the Tigers to a victory Friday night against Boston College. That responsibility belongs to running back Wayne Gallman.

Despite already having two losses, Boston College has the best pass defense in the FBS. The Eagles have allowed just 124 yards per game through the air and will focus on shutting down the Clemson receivers.

In order for Clemson to avoid the upset, they must establish the ground game with Gallman.

Gallman’s production is down this season, but it has a lot more to do with him not getting the football than his actual performance.

After being handed the ball 30 times in the season opener, Gallman has just 49 carries in the last four games combined.

After getting Gallman involved against Louisville, and watching him gain 6.9 yards per carry, there’s no reason for the coaching staff to hold him back against Boston College.

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