After a long wait, College Football returns this Saturday, starting at 2:20 pm, with the so-called week 0. Among the main games in the first weekend of college football, we will have the duel between Nebraska and Illinois, with two programs from Big You’ve been dreaming of regaining national relevance, and UCLA against Hawaii, in an interesting clash facing the American west coast.
And of course, our eyes will be on the most talented prospects on the field, already thinking about the 2022 NFL Draft. The thing! has prepared a roster with a standout player from each of the matches with universities in the first division of College Football so you can stay tuned and start doing your talent analysis. Maybe one of them won’t paint on your favorite team next year?
Illinois x Nebraska – 14h20
Two historic College Football programs that seek to recapture the glorious years. What cannot be denied is that there is talent at both universities. On the Illinois side, stay tuned for the tight end Daniel Barker. In his senior year at college, Barker has the good size for position, speed and physicality to receive balls through the mid-defence. For Nebraska, the focus is on the defensive side, highlighting Ben Stille, defensive tackle. DL is a constant presence in the opposing backfield, accumulating tackles for loss of yards and sacks in his career.
Connecticut x Fresno State – 15h
Connecticut returns to the college football scene after giving up competing in 2020 for the Covid-19 pandemic. Ryan Van Demark is a left tackle that draws attention for its size, with more than 2 meters tall. The player has started on the team’s blindside for the last 24 games. By Fresno State, the focus is also on the defensive line, with Dontae Bull. With experience on the left and right sides of the Bulldogs line, Bull moves well for someone of his size and strength, with good speed and body control.
Hawaii x UCLA – 16h30
O explosivo running back Calvin Turner Jr. is the name to keep an eye out for when Hawaii holds the ball against UCLA. Elusive, with a good change of direction, Turner Jr. is a weapon both receiving passes and running with the ball. For UCLA, the highlight is on the quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Possessing an athleticism to envy, whether for his powerful arm or his ability with his legs, DTR has to be more consistent in 2021 for the NFL to take a close look at his games.
At this time of year, you’re simply looking for players with standout traits. Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a player to watch heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/4FeMrDuylI
— Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) May 6, 2021
UTEP x New Mexico State – 22:30
Arriving on Saturday night, UTEP faces New Mexico State. On the side of the Mineris, the highlight is the cornerback Walter Neil Jr., who passed through Kansas State. Neil Jr. demonstrates talent far beyond his size. It is always close to the ball and demonstrates that it recognizes the opponent’s plan well before the cards are on the table. By New Mexico State, I look in the center Eli Johnson, passing by Ole Miss, at the powerful SEC Conference. Johnson’s physicality must stand out in relation to the other opponents he will face.
San Jose State x Southern Utah -23h
Closing week 0, great opportunity to keep an eye on Cade Hall, a name that can climb draft boards this season. The son of former NFL player Rhett Hall, Cade was a sack machine in 2020, taking down rival QB on 10 occasions. If he keeps pace in 2021, who knows, who knows he might dream of a choice on Day 2 of the next Draft? By Southern Utah, a smaller FCS program – College Football’s second division sort of – watch out for Braxton Jones, offensive tackle of the team, owner of long arms and good athleticism. Your duel with Cade Hall should spark.
Bonus: I also look at San Jose State’s explosive pass rusher Viliami Fehoko. The duet with Cade Hall has what it takes to do some damage in 2021.
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