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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 Jeremy McNichols
Oct 20, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols (13) catches a touchdown pass during first half action against the Brigham Young Cougars at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports /

Cactus Bowl: Jeremy McNichols (RB – Boise State)

In what will be interim head coach Jim Grobe’s final game at Baylor, the Bears will head west to take on Boise State. With two high-powered offenses taking the field, it’s no surprise a skill position player is the 2017 NFL Draft prospect to watch.

Only a junior, Jeremy McNichols is set to join former Boise State running backs Doug Martin and Jay Ajayi in the NFL. Martin was a first-round pick in 2012 and Ajayi was selected in round five in 2015. McNichols should come off the board somewhere between the two, likely on day two of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The 5-foot-9 dual threat out of the backfield has 53 touchdowns over the past two seasons, with 3,000 yards gained on the ground and another 910 through the air. His production hasn’t been the result of a weak Mountain West schedule either. In four games versus power five opponents as a starter, McNichols has accounted for 598 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’ll look to increase that total in the Cactus Bowl against a Baylor team not known for defense.

Other running backs, including Baylor’s Shock Linwood, may be sitting out their bowl games to prepare for the 2017 NFL Draft, but McNichols is expected to suit up. He’ll play a big role for the Broncos in their quest to knock off another Big 12 school in a bowl game.

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