NFL Draft stock watch: D’Eriq King, Brevin Jordan shine for Miami

Miami quarterback D’Eriq King and tight end Brevin Jordan both helped their NFL Draft stock against Louisville but a pair of Heisman hopefuls didn’t have the games they really wanted.

This weekend was a bit of a slow weekend for the NFL Draft stock watch. Two prospects from Miami, D’Eriq King and Brevin Jordan, had standout performances in their primetime win against Louisville.

SMU receiver Reggie Roberson had over 100 yards and two touchdowns against North Texas. Dez Fitzpatrick had a solid seven-catch 74-yard game in a losing effort against Miami. Wake Forest’s Carlos Basham registered a sack and five tackles after a slow start to his season.

Chuba Hubbard‘s mediocre performance was the story of the weekend as the Oklahoma Cowboys squeaked passed the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. Spencer Sanders‘ injury and poor offensive line play did not help his cause either.

A pair of Miami offensive standouts improved their NFL Draft stock vs. Louisville

Rashad Weaver (4th Round) DE

Weaver looked dominant against Syracuse with seven tackles, two sacks and three tackles for loss. Weaver has both ideal size and versatility. Weaver can play defensive end in base packages and kick inside in a “NASCAR” package on obvious pass downs. Weaver was in the backfield pretty much all game long against Syracuse. Weaver took advantage of a porous offensive line with the Orange. That’s what you want to do, look dominant against inferior competition.

D’Eriq King (6th-7th Round) QB

Last week against UAB, King showed what he could do as a passer. Against Louisville, King showed what he could do as a passer. King completed 60 percent of his passes for 325 yards. In an ironic twist, King had only nine yards rushing. The grad transfer from Texas was crisp and on time with more of his throws than against UAB. King made all the throws in the route tree for Miami. King on time with most of his throws. King seemed to be in much more of a rhythm this week as well. King’s draft stock will improve if he continues to improve.

Brevin Jordan (2nd Round) TE

This weekend was a redemption game for Brevin Jordan. He has the opportunity to jump Kyle Pitts and Pat Friermuth for the best at the position if he can consistently play at this level. The junior tight end is a matchup nightmare for defensive coordinators. Jordan was King’s primary target against the Louisville Cardinals with seven catches and 120 yards. Jordan does not have the length or height the other tight ends in this class, but he might be the best athlete of any tight end coming out this season. Despite not having the ideal size, Jordan is physical and can separate from both linebackers and safeties. Jordan has to have more games like this one to move up the draft board.

NFL Draft stock took a bit of a dent last weekend but there’s time to rebound

Chuba Hubbard (2nd Round) RB

Hubbard not only hurt his draft stock, but Hubbard also hurt his Heisman chances with his lackluster performance against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane last Saturday afternoon. In his defense, the Oklahoma State offensive line was terrible in this game. Hubbard had nowhere to run against Tulsa’s defense. Hubbard ran for just 93 yards and 3.4 yards per carry against a Group of 5 defense with mostly undersized linemen. Hubbard did, however, score the touchdown that put the Pokes ahead for good. Unfortunately for the redshirt junior, if his offensive line plays this poorly and Spencer Sanders is injured for an extended period, Hubbard’s stock might continue to slip.

Ian Book (7th Round-PFA) QB

Book is difficult to read as a draft prospect. This season, Book has done what he has done since he’s been the starter; go out, be productive and win football games. Book is neither flashy nor overwhelming physically; he wins games. Maybe Book is simply a good college quarterback who could become a reliable backup at the next level. Their 52-0 route of South Florida is a perfect example of what Book is as a quarterback. The California native was efficient, going 12-of-19 passing throwing zero interceptions. Tommy Tremble and Braden Lenzy caught a couple of 20-plus yard passes, but nothing else dazzled. It will be interesting to see how his game against Clemson goes.

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