Five Notable Players in College Football Week 4

Here are five NFL Draft prospects that stand out the most in Week 4 of the college football season.

QB Cam Ward, Miami

There is no other quarterback prospect playing football than Miami’s Cam Ward. Against his toughest challenge against USF, Ward completed 70.6% for 404 passing yards and three touchdowns.

He plays with tremendous control over the Hurricanes offense, making checks and calls at the line of scrimmage before the snap to combat the various defensive looks/formations.

Ward has exceptional arm talent and throws one of the most catchable passes in the draft. He knows when to throw with speed versus touch to layer throws over defenders.

His accuracy and placement on target in the field allows him to attack every area of ​​the pitch. Ward’s swag and confidence sets the tone for his teammates.

QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

No quarterback in college football is more accustomed to pressure and making plays in spite of it than Shedeur Sanders. In a blowout win over Baylor, he was pressured 16 times and sacked eight times.

Still, Sanders continues to improve his offense and make superhero plays. His poise and composure in late-game situations are rare for college quarterbacks. Sanders carries himself like an NFL quarterback.

He is one of the most accurate pure passers in the country. Sanders shows every week that when he gets on a team with a solid and competent OL, he can be the face of the franchise.

Edge Joshua Stewart, Michigan

In one of the most anticipated matchups of the weekend, Michigan edge rusher Josaiah Stewart was a game-wrecker against USC’s OL. He finished the game with 2 sacks, 3 QB hits, 8 QB pressures, 1 forced fumble and a 31.4% pass rush Win Rate.

Stewart was virtually unblockable thanks to his low center of gravity, strong hand, dip/bend and quick first step.

He has caused the Trojans’ OTs problems. Teams should keep a close eye on him as he is one of the best and most productive pass rushers in the draft, with four sacks and 15 pressures this season.

TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green

Harold Fannin Jr. is one of college football’s biggest rising stars. In a loaded tight end class, Fannin has taken every opportunity to stand out and shine among his peers.

He has two games with 130+ receiving yards against Penn State and this weekend against Texas A&M. Fannin is an athletic and quick pass catcher.

During his 65-yard touchdown catch and run against A&M, Fannin Jr. twice caused a defender to miss the ball en route to the end zone.

At 6’3″ and 225 pounds, he’s built solidly to function as a motion blocker on zone run calls. Fannin has sparked more discussion about his draft stock, which is trending upward.

CB Xavier Scott, Illinois

Illinois still has a cover corner in Xavier Scott, coming off a positive performance against Nebraska last Friday night.

He was targeted five times, with three receptions for 33 yards and one touchdown allowed.

He was competitive the entire game and showed his versatility. Scott is another talented DB from the Illinois program.