2017 NFL Draft: Week 6 Prospect Stock Report

By Shawn Spencer | Oct 11, 2016

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Justin Evans (14) celebrates the win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the second overtime at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 18, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive lineman Harold Landry (8) tackles Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 18, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive lineman Harold Landry (8) tackles Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Stock Up: Defense

Harold Landry (DE – Boston College): Boston College football typically doesn’t take center stage, however Friday night against Clemson, the Eagles hosted the number three team in the country in prime time.

Although the Boston College defense allowed 56 points, there were positives to take from the game. From a scouting standpoint, Harold Landry was the star for the Eagles. He continuously found his way into the backfield and forced Deshaun Watson to make quick decisions with the football. For the game, he was credited with six tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.

As a junior, Landry has made great strides in his development. He’s now not just a one-trick pony from his defensive end position. He’s seemingly adding to his repertoire of moves on a weekly basis and has forced opposing offenses to keep a tight end or running back in to block to prevent him from hitting the quarterback.

Through six games, Landry has already surpassed his sack total from a year ago. In addition to those 6.5 sacks, he also has an FBS-leading four forced fumbles. Whether he declares for the 2017 NFL Draft, or waits until 2018, Landry is a projected mid-round pick.

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Justin Evans (SS – Texas A&M): Justin Evans, who famously popped his own leg back into place, has had an outstanding season for the undefeated Aggies. He continued his strong start to the season by leading Texas A&M to a win over Tennessee.

Evans led the Aggies with 11 tackles for the game, adding to his team-high of 48 for the season. Not only does Evans lead Texas A&M in tackles, he also leads the team with three interceptions from his strong safety position.

Whether it’s against the run or the pass, Evans has the skills to play at the next level. He might not be the biggest player at the position, however he’s had no trouble bringing down some of the larger backs in the SEC. As a senior, Evans will be entered in the 2017 NFL Draft and should hear his name called on day two.

Corn Elder (CB – Miami): Like Evans, Corn Elder led his team in tackles this past weekend. His six were most among Miami defenders, however it wasn’t quite enough to pull out the victory.

Elder recorded six stops in the game, however it was his coverage skills that were the most impressive. He mirrored routes well and forced the Florida State quarterback to look elsewhere or try to squeeze the ball into tight windows.

It was Elder who chased down Florida State running back Dalvin Cook 54 yards downfield and prevented him from scoring a touchdown. Two plays later, Miami forced a turnover. Elder is also the one who laid out to break up a pass on a big third-and-10 for the Seminoles at midfield to force a punt.

Elder won’t be selected nearly as early as former Miami cornerback Artie Burns was last year, however he’s been improving his stock all season. With continued development, Elder will be a solid addition to an NFL secondary on the final day of the 2017 NFL Draft.