2018 NFL Draft: Week 1 Prospect Stock Report

After nearly eight months, college football has finally returned. Five consecutive days of football kicked off the season and it didn’t disappoint. From playoff hopefuls Ohio State and USC struggling to put away their opponent, to UCLA’s fourth quarter comeback and Alabama reinforcing why they are the team to beat in 2017, week one kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Even the games which weren’t supposed to be thrillers turned out to be compelling. Four FCS teams knocked off FBS opponents, including 45-point underdog Howard. The Bison, led by Cam Newton’s brother Caylin, knocked off UNLV.

NFL scouts however don’t care about the final score. What they watch are the individual performances by those who are eligible for the 2018 NFL Draft. There was plenty to watch on that front as well. Sure it’s just one game, but for some prospects, week one may have featured their toughest one-on-one matchup or only opportunity against a power five opponent. So which prospects helped and hurt their 2018 NFL Draft stock in week one? Let’s start with those who helped themselves on offense.