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College Football Week 1: NFL Draft big board – Quarterbacks rule

By Charles Rahrig V

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Sam Darnold No. 14 of the USC Trojans looks to pass the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Sam Darnold No. 14 of the USC Trojans looks to pass the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Week 1 of the college football season has arrived. These are the players everyone should be paying attention to when it comes to the NFL Draft.

Week 1 of the college football season has officially arrived. Some games have already been played, but everyone else will officially kick things off this week. There are plenty of heavyweight battles on tap; including battles between Michigan and Florida, Alabama and Florida State and Ohio State taking on Indiana. Of course, it’s the first week of action for the top NFL Draft prospects.

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For those that are looking to make the jump to the NFL Draft next season, this is the week where they start putting in the work in hopes of raising their stock. Big boards are going to be fluid and change throughout the season.

Some players are inevitably going to fall, while others are going to skyrocket up a list after making others take notice. This is the best time of the year in sports and following the top players in college football makes it all the more exciting.

Here’s the official Week 1NFL Draft big board

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 26: Tight end Stephen Anderson #89 of the California Golden Bears runs with the ball as defensive back Darren Gardenhire #3 of the Washington Huskies and linebacker Azeem Victor #36 of the Washington Huskies try to make the tackle during a game at Husky Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. California won the game 30-24. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 26: Tight end Stephen Anderson #89 of the California Golden Bears runs with the ball as defensive back Darren Gardenhire #3 of the Washington Huskies and linebacker Azeem Victor #36 of the Washington Huskies try to make the tackle during a game at Husky Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. California won the game 30-24. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /
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Azeem Victor

LB, Washington

After a bad leg injury ended Azeem Victor’s season last year, the inside linebacker for the Washington Huskies has been able to recover and will be a key component of his team’s defense this year.

In 10 games for the Huskies, Victor managed to rack up 67 total tackles and three that were for a loss. In 2017, he’ll look to improve on those numbers and he should make an impact right away once he gets on the field.

Although they lost plenty of starters from their defense to the NFL Draft, Victor is one of those returning players that will have scouts raving about his ability. At the inside linebacker position, Victor is one of the most talented in the nation.

He’s going to be tasked with being the leader of a defense with high expectations. He’s a tackling machine and will wrap up anything that gets close to him. His ability to close the gap is something that makes him one of the top draft prospects. Throw in his leadership ability and Victor has a chance to keep rising if he can stay healthy.

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