2018 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 12

After a week of upsets, two new teams are now in the coveted top four spots of the College Football Playoff poll. Miami and Oklahoma are now in the driver’s seat when it comes to a playoff berth, but there are a number of teams still in contention. With so many teams in the running, it’s going to take elite performances by top 2018 NFL Draft prospects to keep their schools in the race.

This is the time of year those who are entering the 2018 NFL Draft need to be on top of their game. With rivalry games taking place and conference titles on the line, NFL scouts will be watching to see how players handle the pressure. Of course every game is essential to evaluators; however, games down the stretch carry a little extra weight. The lights are brighter and familiar opponents are more likely to expose a flaw in a prospect’s game.

With that in mind, in the following five games, from five different conferences, certain prospects will be under the microscope. Who are they? Here’s a look at which 2018 NFL Draft prospects the NFL will be watching closely in week 12 of the college football season.