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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 30-31 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Josh Carraway
Sep 10, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Josh Carraway (94) sacks Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) during the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Liberty Bowl: Josh Carraway (DE – TCU)

For the second year in-a-row, TCU defensive end Josh Carraway was named first-team All-Big 12. While the conference isn’t known for skilled defenses, Carraway is one of the few bright spots and is a likely mid-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Carraway has been one of the most productive edge rushers in college football over the past two seasons. He’s recorded 17 sacks and 22.5 tackles for a loss since the beginning of the 2015 season when he joined the starting lineup. He’s not nearly as effective against the run as he is rushing the passer, but there’s a role in the NFL for him as a third-down specialist.

If Carraway wants to prove to NFL decision makers he can remain on the field on first and second downs, there isn’t a better opportunity than the one he has in the Liberty Bowl against Georgia. The Bulldogs have possibly the best one-two punch at running back with Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. Both backs made headlines recently by announcing their intention to return to Georgia for another season. They combine to carry the ball about 29 times per game, which will give Carraway plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills against the run.

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