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2017 NFL Draft: Week 14 Prospect Stock Report

By Shawn Spencer

Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) reacts after a defensive stop against the Florida Gators during the first quarter of the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) reacts after a defensive stop against the Florida Gators during the first quarter of the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Samaje Perine
Dec 3, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) runs the ball against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the third quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Stock Up: Offense

Samaje Perine (RB – Oklahoma): Oklahoma running back Samaje Perine stepped up when his team needed him the most. His second-half performance against Oklahoma State not only helped lead the Sooners to victory, but boosted his 2017 NFL Draft stock as well.

Despite his talent level, Perine has been the forgotten weapon for Oklahoma this season. Quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Dede Westbrook are Heisman finalists, while Joe Mixon has had more success out of the backfield.

Although he’s been under-the-radar, Perine has been a workhorse since returning from a leg injury in mid-November. Over his last three games, he’s carried the ball 91 times, including a career-high 37 rushes against the Cowboys.

The junior displayed very good vision throughout the game and ran with a solid combination of power and elusiveness. He doesn’t have ideal speed, but Perine is someone who should become a starting running back in the NFL sooner rather than later.

Corey Davis (WR – Western Michigan): Corey Davis continues to show why he should be the first wide receiver selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. With the spotlight shining brighter on the Broncos this season, Davis has stepped up and led his school to an undefeated season.

The all-time leader in career receiving yards added to his total by catching eight passes for 144 yards and a touchdown. As seen in the play below, Davis possesses very good elusiveness in the open field with the breakaway speed to score from anywhere on the field.

Davis does it all for Western Michigan. He’s quarterback Zach Terrell’s deep threat, safety valve over the middle, red zone threat and much more. He may not run the fastest 40-yard dash or blow away scouts with his athleticism, but Davis is the most talented and well-rounded WR prospect available in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Jordan Leggett (TE – Clemson): In a game featuring two of the top tight end prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft, Jordan Leggett was the clear winner. While Virginia Tech’s Bucky Hodges caught just one pass and struggled to create separation, Leggett became Clemson’s go-to receiver when the Tigers needed a big play.

As you can see in the play below, Leggett is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. At 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, he possesses the size of a tight end, but displays the athleticism and route-running ability of a wide receiver. On this play, he’s lined up at the top of the screen against a cornerback. He makes sure to finish the stem of his route deep enough so the man underneath can’t make a play on the ball. This results in an easy pitch and catch between Leggett and quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Leggett would go on to catch another touchdown in the game as Clemson defeated Virginia Tech to clinch a spot in the College Football Playoffs.

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