2017 NFL Draft: Week 12 Prospect Stock Report

Stock Up: Defense

Caleb Brantley (DT – Florida): There’s nothing more helpful to NFL scouts and decision makers than to see a prospect play on a big stage with something on the line. With the game and a spot in the SEC championship game on the line, Caleb Brantley is the one who shined. The Florida defensive tackle helped his 2017 NFL Draft stock as much as anyone in the country in week 12.

LSU had two chances to tie the game from the one-yard line and on both plays running back Derrius Guice was stuffed by the interior of the Florida defensive line. Brantley and his teammates held their ground and didn’t allow the LSU offensive line to generate any push up front. It wasn’t just this drive either. Brantley finished the game with three tackles for a loss.

Brantley isn’t as highly rated as teammates Teez Tabor or Jarrad Davis, but on this day he was the best player on the field. His stock is on the rise, and could potentially sneak into the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Tre’Davious White (CB – LSU): In the same game on the other side of the ball, Tre’Davious White also helped his 2017 NFL Draft stock. The LSU cornerback broke up a career-high four passes in the loss.

Prior to this contest, White had never been credited with more than two pass breakups in a game. One reason for that is opposing quarterbacks don’t often challenge him, however Florida continuously attempted to throw his direction. White displayed very good awareness and agility as he broke towards the football and prevented his man from coming away with a reception.

Unlike Brantley, there’s no debate as to whether White will enter the 2017 NFL Draft. He’s a senior and will finish up his college eligibility this season. Although he hasn’t officially accepted an invitation, White is expected to join teammate Duke Riley at the Senior Bowl in January.