Tracking top 10 prospects playing in CFB title game

Published: Jan 09, 2017 at 10:45 AM

Editor's note: In this space we'll track the top 10 prospects (based on NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter's rankings) playing in Monday night's national championship game. Here you'll find each player's final stats and reaction to their performances. The post will be updated throughout the game.

1. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
Stats: 36-of-56 for 420 yards, 3 TDs. 21 carries for 43 yards, TD.

Instant classic!!!

Deshaun Watson leads @ClemsonFB past #Alabama to win national title.https://t.co/8a3Llsht0K pic.twitter.com/LwqS38vEcu
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) January 10, 2017

Deshaun Watson is one tough dude!! I grabbed an ice pack after watching that last hit. He's taken some huge hits..just gets back up.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 10, 2017

AS @MoveTheSticks said earlier this week, gotta grade poise as much as arm/mobility. Watson's got it.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

He normally plays well in big games, so I don't think the NFL will be too big for him. He just needs to go to the right team/scheme https://t.co/zgFAjaXidv
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) January 10, 2017

2. Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama
Stats: 7 tackles (1 sack).

Quiet first half for Jonathan Allen.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 10, 2017

3. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Stats: 12 tackles (1 sack).

Foster has incredible lateral range for an ILB.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 10, 2017

4. Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Stats: 8 catches for 94 yards, TD.

Watson.
Williams.

A @ClemsonFB TD! #NationalChampionship
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) January 10, 2017

Mike Williams is a "grown man" on the perimeter. He throws defenders off him during routes. Prototypical WR1.
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) January 10, 2017

I would agree. He's more of a traditional NFL WR1 than those guys. Size, strength and route running ability. https://t.co/IJ0mx5m2tq
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) January 10, 2017

5. Tim Williams, LB, Alabama
Stats: 2 tackles.

Tim Williams hasn't been able to turn the corner very well tonight. Even if he comes upfield he's not getting low to bend.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

Tim Williams finally beats LT Mitch Hyatt on outside-in move, Watson got rid of the ball just in time
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

6. Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama

Once again Cam Robinson dominates the end, creating the room for Scarbrough. Dude's a beast.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

By the way...Cam Robinson pancaked Ben Boulware on that play. He's not a statute out there. Tough nut.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

7. Ryan Anderson, LB, Alabama
Stats: 7 tackles (2 for loss; 1 sack), 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries.

Ryan Anderson won't be underrated for long.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

Anderson makes a big play in every big game.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 10, 2017

8. Bo Scarbrough, RB, Alabama
Stats: 16 carries for 93 yards, 2 TDs. 2 catches for 7 yards.

Bo Scarbrough: 8 carries. 71 yards. 2 TDs.

So far. #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/LbekEzMJWY
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) January 10, 2017

That's a tough dude to tackle. Better bring your feet and a buddy. Diving at him isn't going to work.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 10, 2017

9. Carlos Watkins, DT, Clemson
Stats: 6 tackles (1 for loss).

I don't know if Carlos Watkins will go 1st round, but he chased Hurts all the way down the LOS there. Great athleticism.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

Scouting Note: Carlos Watkins has great upside as a coin flip selector.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

10. Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
Stats: 5 tackles, 1 pass breakup.

Nice job by Tankersley not running through the WR, but using length to go around for the PBU.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

Cordrea Tankersley finally gets thrown towards, makes the stop on OJ Howard to force a fourth down -- helped by a low throw by Hurts.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) January 10, 2017

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