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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 26-29 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Luke Falk
Nov 12, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) drops back for a pass against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Holiday Bowl: Luke Falk (QB – Washington State)

In what is widely thought of as a marginal quarterback class, Luke Falk is one of the juniors who may decide to make the jump to the next level a year early. A solid showing against Minnesota’s senior-laden secondary would go a long way in helping him make that decision.

Falk is completing a career-high 71 percent of his passes this season, while the Golden Gophers have held opponents to just a 56 percent completion rate. As expected from a Mike Leach coached team, the offense runs through Falk. Over the past two seasons, he’s combined to account for more than 70 percent of the team’s total offense. However this season, Falk has been much more efficient and decisive with his decision making. This is especially true on third downs, as Falk has improved his conversion rate through the air from 40.9 percent as a sophomore, to 48.6 percent this season as a junior.

The big question in this game is which Minnesota team will show up. The Golden Gophers ended their short-lived boycott just 10 days before this game. This could very well turn into a cakewalk for the Cougars, but it will be the decision after the game from Falk that the NFL will be closely monitoring. His addition to a weak 2017 NFL Draft class at the quarterback position would give teams another prospect to consider on day two of the draft.

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