Iowa vs. Michigan: Top 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch
Ben Bredeson, OG, Michigan
A three-year starter and team captain, Ben Bredeson has been an extremely important part of the Michigan football program throughout his college career. He is a rock-solid offensive guard prospect who has a chance to be a highly-coveted player in the middle rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Bredeson is a tremendous zone blocker who moves well in space and plays with a mean streak. He uses his quickness to consistently reach his targets in the run game and once he is latched on, it is typically game over. Bredeson is powerful at the point of attack and shows great hand usage as a run blocker.
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Bredeson is an extremely interesting offensive line prospect who has a chance to raise his 2020 NFL Draft profile in this game. It would be in his best interest to have success against this talented Iowa front seven.
Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
Michigan has a talented group of wide receivers, but they have not shown out like most of us expected them to this season. At least part of that blame should go to the less than stellar play of quarterback Shea Patterson. Ronnie Bell is the best receiver on this Michigan team, but as a true sophomore, he is not eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft.
Nico Collins is the Michigan wide receiver who I am most interested to see on the field against Iowa on Saturday. Collins is a big and strong receiver who shows solid ball skills. He understands how to position his body well and does a nice job of high-pointing the ball.
He is not the most explosive athlete on the outside, but Collins does not need much separation to win. He is an interesting 2020 NFL Draft prospect who could have a big game against a struggling Iowa secondary.