Another weekend, another full slate of college football. While most of my Saturday was spent watching my Hokies destroy Delaware in Lane Stadium, I have managed to catch up on all of week two's college football action. Here's who helped and hurt themselves this weekend.
Stock Up:
De'Angelo Brewer, RB, Tulsa
Against Oklahoma State, sleeper running back De'Angelo Brewer laid an egg, gaining only 33 yards on 22 carries. Apparently, Brewer got mad at his performance and decided to unleash his anger on Louisiana-Lafayette. Brewer destroyed the Ragin' Cajuns for 262 yards and three TDs on 38 carries. With more standout performances, Brewer's name will gain steam as a real sleeper come April.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Almost nobody expected the Sooners to beat Ohio State, but it was made possible by Baker Mayfield. Mayfield was 27 of 35 for 386 yards and 3 touchdowns. Mayfield has shown poise and accuracy during his time at Oklahoma, and despite his size, I think it is about time we legitimately start considering him as a potential franchise quarterback. Plus planting the OU flag was awesome.
Anthony Winbush, EDGE, Ball State
Anthony Winbush is an undersized defensive end at 6'1'' and 240 pounds, but he still made noise in week one with three sacks against Illinois. He followed it up with a 1.5 sack showing against UAB this past weekend. Winbush is a 3-4 OLB sleeper whose name could rise even higher with more production.
Hercules Mata'afa, DL, Washington State
Hercules has certainly lived up to his name. While he is undersized as a true defensive tackle, Hercules has been dominating opponents, racking up 2 sacks a 5.5 tackles for loss in only two games. With these big showings, Hercules has put his name on the map.
Austin Bryant, EDGE, Clemson
Against Oklahoma State, sleeper running back De'Angelo Brewer laid an egg, gaining only 33 yards on 22 carries. Apparently, Brewer got mad at his performance and decided to unleash his anger on Louisiana-Lafayette. Brewer destroyed the Ragin' Cajuns for 262 yards and three TDs on 38 carries. With more standout performances, Brewer's name will gain steam as a real sleeper come April.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
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| Baker Mayfield planting the flag |
Anthony Winbush, EDGE, Ball State
Anthony Winbush is an undersized defensive end at 6'1'' and 240 pounds, but he still made noise in week one with three sacks against Illinois. He followed it up with a 1.5 sack showing against UAB this past weekend. Winbush is a 3-4 OLB sleeper whose name could rise even higher with more production.
Hercules Mata'afa, DL, Washington State
Hercules has certainly lived up to his name. While he is undersized as a true defensive tackle, Hercules has been dominating opponents, racking up 2 sacks a 5.5 tackles for loss in only two games. With these big showings, Hercules has put his name on the map.
Austin Bryant, EDGE, Clemson
Most people know the big three of the Clemson defensive line: Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell, and Dexter Lawrence. After Clemson's victory against Auburn though, it may be time to add a fourth member. The 6'4'' defensive end racked up a whopping four sacks against Auburn, helping hold them to just 6 points. With more big performances, he could enter the top 50 picks or even the first round.
Stock Down:
Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
Overall, McGlinchey really hasn't gotten off to a bad start this season. However, the last play of Saturday's game against Georgia, where he was burned around the edge by linebacker David Bellamy, is probably going to stick in the minds of talent evaluators come draft season.
J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State
It feels like J.T. Barrett has been in college football for the last decade. Unfortunately for him, his return to school is not working out as planned. Against Oklahoma, Barrett was unable to lead his offense effectively, completing only 54.3% of his 35 pass attempts for only 183 yards and one interception. Barrett is taking himself out of the draft conversation.
Luke Faulk, QB, Washington State
During Washington State's overtime win over Boise State, Luke Faulk was benched: twice. The second time was for an injury, but the first time was do to poor play and an interception. Much like McGlinchey's sack, this is going to haunt Faulk come draft season.
Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State
Ballage got a ton of hype this preseason and I admit I bought into it. He is a freak athlete for a running back. That being said, Ballage has not produced so far this season. He has had 33 carries for 123 yards (3.7 YPC), which have come against New Mexico State and San Diego State. We still have awhile to go and Ballage does have three touchdowns under his belt, but he needs to pick his YPC up in order to live up to the hype.
Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Overall, McGlinchey really hasn't gotten off to a bad start this season. However, the last play of Saturday's game against Georgia, where he was burned around the edge by linebacker David Bellamy, is probably going to stick in the minds of talent evaluators come draft season.
J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State
It feels like J.T. Barrett has been in college football for the last decade. Unfortunately for him, his return to school is not working out as planned. Against Oklahoma, Barrett was unable to lead his offense effectively, completing only 54.3% of his 35 pass attempts for only 183 yards and one interception. Barrett is taking himself out of the draft conversation.
Luke Faulk, QB, Washington State
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| Kalen Ballage |
Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State
Ballage got a ton of hype this preseason and I admit I bought into it. He is a freak athlete for a running back. That being said, Ballage has not produced so far this season. He has had 33 carries for 123 yards (3.7 YPC), which have come against New Mexico State and San Diego State. We still have awhile to go and Ballage does have three touchdowns under his belt, but he needs to pick his YPC up in order to live up to the hype.
Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
If you read my stock report last week, you know that Drew Lock got off to a good start in 2017, throwing for 7 touchdowns in week one. Unfortunately, all that momentum is gone. Lock completed an abysmal 43.8% of his passes for one touchdown and two interceptions against South Carolina. Lock still has a long way to go if he wants to be an early pick.
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| Shane Morris |
Shane Morris, QB, Central Michigan
Maybe you missed it, but Central Michigan upset Kansas this past weekend, led by Shane Morris' five touchdowns. Morris was a 5-star recruit who transferred from Michigan to CMU. He is a southpaw, but he has a great arm and good athleticism. He is a big-time sleeper for the 2018 quarterback class.
Darrius Phillips, CB, Western Michigan
Phillips has been balling out against big competition. In two games against USC and Michigan State, he has 2 picks and three pass breakups. This corner class isn't all that great, so he could make his way into the top ten or even top five corners if he keeps producing.
Draft twitter has a crush. Montgomery has 194 yards and three touchdowns on only 34 attempts this season (5.7 YPC), all while displaying strength and balance through contact. It helps that he plays similarity to Kareem Hunt, who just torched the Patriots on Thursday.
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All statistics come from ESPN stats on ESPN.com expect for TFLs, which come from sports-reference.com
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