Mateer might not be each scout’s cup of tea. In a bit printed Sunday, ESPN’s Matt Miller reported a number of scouts had a Day 3 grade on the QB getting into the season. But when he continues to thrive in opposition to elite defenses, his inventory will skyrocket.
Clemson QB Cade Klubnik
Mateer could also be climbing draft boards, however the reverse could possibly be stated of Klubnik (6-foot-2, 210 kilos).
In a 27-16 Week 2 win over Troy, Klubnik tossed two landing passes however threw an interception and had a season-low 196 yards passing. The No. 12 Tigers trailed 16-3 at halftime, primarily attributable to a sluggish begin from the offense.
“Based mostly on the personnel and infrastructure in place at Clemson, there wasn’t a QB within the nation who was higher set as much as succeed this 12 months,” wrote ESPN’s Jordan Reid on Sunday. “However after watching him dwell in opposition to LSU final week, I see points when he faces strain. He was additionally indecisive and took too lengthy to decide throughout the framework of the offense. These considerations popped up once more this weekend in opposition to Troy.”Â
By two video games, Klubnik has accomplished 37-of-62 passes (59.7 %) for 426 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He has additionally posted a 121.6 passer ranking, the second-lowest mark of his profession.
Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson
Robertson (6-foot-4, 220 kilos) was named Related Press Participant of the Week after main a 14-point, fourth-quarter comeback in Saturday’s 48-45 double-overtime win over then-No. 17 SMU.Â
In opposition to the Mustangs, Robertson completed 34-of-50 passing for four hundred and forty yards and 4 TDs. He is the primary Large 12 QB since former Texas Tech star Patrick Mahomes (now with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs) to have 400 passing yards or extra in his first two video games of a season (through Stats Carry out).
In accordance with the NFL Mock Draft Database, he is projected as a fourth-rounder. Nonetheless, an AFC scout texted Miller, “Robertson is the actual deal. He is obtained all of it.”
Robertson ranks second within the FBS in passing yards (859) by means of two begins. If he continues to provide large numbers, extra groups should purchase into the Baylor star.Â
Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr.
When Hill enters the NFL, the crew that takes him within the draft might argue over whether or not he ought to keep at off-ball LB or change to edge-rusher. In a narrative printed Tuesday, Miller ranked him because the No. 1 edge-rusher within the draft, whereas Reid tabbed him because the No. 1 LB.Â
Regardless, he is a difference-maker for No. 7 Texas. In Saturday’s 38-7 residence victory over San Jose State, Hill (6-foot-3, 238 kilos) had six tackles and compelled two fumbles.Â
Hill has but to document a sack by means of two video games, however he ought to quickly present the pass-rushing skill that makes him an intriguing prospect. In its scouting report, The Draft Community talked about that considered one of his largest strengths is his blitzing skill.
Whereas it is nonetheless tremendous early within the draft course of, Hill could also be a Day 1 goal for a lot of groups. In Tankathon’s newest mock draft, the Los Angeles Chargers take him with choose No. 24.Â
Illinois edge-rusher Gabe Jacas Â
On Tuesday, Jacas (6-foot-3, 275 kilos) was named Senior Bowl Participant of the Week for his dominant efficiency in Illinois’ win in opposition to Duke. Within the 45-19 highway blowout, he had one deal with, one sack and compelled a fumble.Â
“Jacas is a pressure off the sting. And he obtained off to an ideal begin with a pair of sacks in Illinois’ opener, together with a strip-sack fumble,” wrote The Athletic’s Dane Brugler earlier than Saturday’s win in opposition to Duke. “He creates a ton of energy along with his fist and second strides to strike blockers with violence and have an effect on the backfield.”
The NFL Mock Draft Database tasks Jacas as a second-rounder. However he’ll have extra alternatives to point out why he ought to go even greater over the course of the season.Â
No. 9 Illinois travels to No. 22 Indiana on Sept. 20, and it hosts No. 1 Ohio State on Oct. 11. These matchups will likely be necessary for Jacas’ draft inventory.
