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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in Conference Championship Games

By Shawn Spencer

Nov 5, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) celebrates with wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) celebrates with wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Josh Allen
Sep 3, 2016; Laramie, WY, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before a game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /

Mountain West: Josh Allen vs. Damontae Kazee

San Diego State has one of the top offenses in the Mountain West thanks to running back Donnel Pumphrey, but the battle to watch will be when the Aztecs are on defense.

Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen is eligible for the 2017 NFL Draft, however after missing most of last season with an injury, he’ll likely return to school next season. If he does, Allen will be one to watch prior to the 2018 draft. The 6-foot-5 redshirt sophomore will be tested in this game against an opponent he saw just two weeks ago.

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The Cowboys won that game 34-33 after the Aztecs failed to convert a two-point conversion with no time left on the clock. Allen didn’t play his best game of the season, but he stepped up late in the game to lead Wyoming to a touchdown on their final two drives. The big question leading up to this game is will Allen challenge San Diego State’s star cornerback Damontae Kazee.

Allen primarily focused his throws away from Kazee in the first game, and it’s a safe bet the same is going to happen this time around. Kazee is the back-to-back Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and someone who should rise in the draft process due to his athletic ability. His size, 5-foot-10, will prevent him from rising into the first couple of rounds, but he’ll be an option for teams starting in round three.

If Allen does decide to test Kazee, no matter how many times throughout the game, he better be sure to put the ball where only his receiver can get to it. If not, Kazee will make him pay.

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