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4 UCLA |
Fri. November 13th | 9:00 PM ET - FOX
UCLA Bruins:
Depth Chart | Roster
RB - Wayne Knight #7
Following a level-up from James Madison, Knight is still averaging over six yards per carry for the second straight year. Less than ideal height and weight, but carries a stout frame capable of creating after contact. Excellent footwork with acceleration and balance to create big gains in a blink. Trustworthy with the ball, just one career fumble and shows soft hands on the move. Shifty and assertive when the creases are there. Tough guy to square up.
WR - Semaj Morgan #4
A transfer from Michigan where he won a National Championship and contributed both on offense and as a returner. A shifty slot receiver who can decelerate without warning and come back to the football with strong, secure hands. Plays much bigger than his frame suggests and will break tackles after the catch and win in contested situations.
LB - Sammy Omosigho #10
Transferred from Oklahoma in 2026 after three years with the Sooners. First year as a full time starter and he’s been a difference maker. Plays in the box and overhang showing rare chase speed. Quick reacting and can beat blockers to the hole. Makes plays from inside to the perimeter with excellent tackling skill. Solid in coverage with a feel for underneath positioning on multiple routes. Quick to break with the ball in the air. Run fits are off at times and he can get out of position. Still needs development.
ED - Sahir West #15
Transfer from James Madison after being a Freshman All-American. Plays from a wide 9 to a 3 technique. Versatile prospect with a quick first step and rare speed for his size. Solid power to go with his athleticism. Has range along the line where he gets in on a lot of tackles. Can get knockback on offensive lineman with his explosive get off. Relies on power and speed over technique at this point in the pass rush. He’s young and still needs to develop his arsenal of pass rush moves including counters.
S - Tao Johnson #6
Transfer from Utah in 2026 he’s only played in three games so far for the Bruins due to injuries. Athletic prospect with incredible speed and range in coverage. Solid last line of defense as a deep hole player, he can get over the top and flashes ball skills closing on deep routes. Quick to break on the ball on underneath throws. Covers ground in run support and is quick to get downhill from depth. Finishing tackles is an issue as his miss percentage is high for a safety. That has to improve to upgrade his draft status.
Illinois Fighting Illini:
Depth Chart | Roster
WR - Collin Dixon #17
A breakout star who is fourth in the Power Four in catches and fifth in yards. Well put together frame capable of winning the contested targets with consistency showing a blend of balance, coordination, and strength. Detail oriented route runner capable of creating separation in all directions short to intermediate. Frames the ball with his hands and will not let it get into his body. Smooth, repeatable ball skills with the footwork to weaponize the boundaries. A trustworthy, physical receiver who also does the small things like run block at a high level.
WR - Hudson Clement #13
Another savvy route runner with good size will win in traffic. Rapid footwork and looseness in his hips can get him open in a hurry and the wide, strong frame is an inviting target for passers. Rarely lets one hit the turf if he gets his hands near the ball. Sudden after the catch and shows the sixth sense to know where defenders are post-catch. Shows inside-out versatility with his alignment and route variety.
OC - Jake Renfro #59
Has started games spread over six years and three different programs. Smart leader of the group capable of making all the calls and communicating left, right, and back to the quarterback. A burly, physical blocker who can lock on and finish on top of his man, driving him into the ground with violence. Stays within himself with his feet under his hips and a powerful upper body. Stays clean in pass protection and knows his limits. Does not over-extend.
S - Matthew Bailey #7
Big physical safety at his best close to the line. Has some versatility to play quarters and off the hash in Cover 2. Has been used effectively as an overhang and underneath hole player with linebacker-like reactions against the run. He flies downhill to make plays near the line. Solid tackling skill with some big hits. Reliable underneath zone defender reading the quarterback and pattern pressure. Quick to break on underneath throws. Some hip tightness limits his ability in deep third coverage.
CB - Xavier Scott #1
Versatile corner prospect playing both slot corner and outside. Spends most of his time as the nickel in the Illini scheme. Quick-footed with short strides covering ground in his pedal to go with sudden change of direction. Instinctive against the run, he can set the edge on the perimeter and is a reliable tackler. Has range to make plays in pursuit. Adept at reading route combinations in underneath zones and sudden reacting with the ball in the air. Gets to a lot of balls at the catch point. Lack of top end speed makes him vulnerable on deep vertical routes.
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13 Kentucky |
Sat. November 14th | 6:15 PM ET - ESPN
Kentucky Wildcats:
Depth Chart | Roster
RB - CJ Baxter #1
Following an injury-riddled three-year stint at Texas which included an impressive freshman campaign, Baxter ended up at Kentucky and is proving he can be a feature back via a career-year. An excellent receiver out of the backfield, Baxter has an elusive style to him that can miss contact and abruptly cut back on zone concepts. His easy moving lower body on a 225+ pound frame is uncommon.
TE - Willie Rodriguez #81
Tied for the team lead in receptions, Rodriguez is proving to be a safe and reliable underneath threat who can create with the ball in his hands. He excels at smoothly, abruptly turning north after the catch. He shows the kind of feel to find windows against zone coverage, making him an inviting target as he comes back to the ball, especially considering he has just one career drop. The icing on the cake is how violent he can be with his hands as a blocker both in-line and in space.
OT - Lance Heard #75
Third program after beginning at LSU and then starting at Tennessee. Has the prototype frame for the position with long arms and big, strong hands. Works hard to get his feet where they need to be and will initiate contact with a violent strike. Still finding his way when it comes to consistent balance but plays with such a wide frame he can usually make up for subtle positional disadvantages.
OC - Coleton Price #72
Has excelled in his first year in the SEC after spending his career at Baylor. Ultra quick feet with excellent bend which creates the leverage advantage snap to snap. Gets and keeps his hands inside and can stay square to his target. Plays against speed at a high level and rarely loses ground to the traditional bull rush. All-around a very good, steady presence inside.
S - Jordan Castell #5
Spent three years at Florida with two as a starter before transferring to Kentucky. Big safety with imposing size to go with top tier speed. Plays quarters, Cover two and one high looks. Effective dropping to the box from two and one high. Impactful in run support tracking from depth or in the box. Secure tackling skill with few misses. Flashes ability to cover deep with a burst to get over the top. Has ball skills with four interceptions so far. Hip tightness limits him in coverage and he can be late reacting along with occasional poor angles.
DT - Tavion Gadson #94
Well-built interior prospect who’s been a rotational player since coming off major knee surgery in 2024. Versatile, he plays from a 5 to a 1 technique with equal effectiveness. Flashes violent hand usage and uses his length to separate from blocks. Has range to come off blocks and make plays along the line. Solid interior pass rusher, he uses swipes and rips to get off blocks and has been productive pressuring the quarterback. Will play tall at times and his anchor isn’t always stout. Can get turned at times.
Florida Gators:
Depth Chart | Roster
RB - Jadan Baugh #12
Has the rare blend of traits that make up a true number one, bellcow back. Comfortably carries over 220 pounds but maintains the shifty, explosive movement style to make him a threat at any moment. Can take an inch and create a big gain from it. Lateral vision and adjustment speed keeps alleys a possibility as they open on the back side. Can lower his shoulder and fall forward consistently with the right mentality to take what the defense gives.
WR - Eric Singleton Jr. #2
After a promising start to his career at both Georgia Tech and Auburn, the transfer to Florida has not panned out. He still has elite speed that shows up as a vertical route runner and his history as a returner could give his grade a boost as well. He can be a playmaker with the ball in his hands but the small frame and lack of opportunities has created a lot of unknown around him. High-upside player who can create.
ED - Emmanuel Oyebadejo #99
Unique prospect from Manchester, England. He took up football while in medical school at Exeter in England before coming to the states at Jacksonville State in 2024. Transferred to Florida in 2026 and is a rotational edge rusher with height and length. His size and athleticism allows him to align from a wide 9 to a 3 technique. Shows speed and cornering ability coming off the edge in the pass rush. Has a closing burst to the quarterback. Still raw he gets tall playing the run and will miss a tackle. Incredible upside to develop.
LB - Myles Graham #15
Plays primarily a stack linebacker that’s a quick reactor with downhill and lateral skill. Has speed to chase and range to play from sideline to sideline. Inside fits are normally precise and he shows re-direction ability slipping blocks. Normally solid tackling skill but has had games with some misses. Excellent timing on blitzes he’s been productive making plays in the backfield. Flashes cover skill but will get caught focused on one receiver and be too shallow in drop. Lacks ideal size and power taking on blocks.
S - Bryce Thornton #1
Athletic two way safety with versatility to play the deep hole or the box. Has desired frame but lacks ideal safety height. Reliable in quarters he can match inside receivers and flip his hips reacting to route combinations. Fluid pedal he has range in the deep third or half to get to deep vertical routes. Tracks well moving downhill in run support with secure wrap up tackling skill. Flashes ball skills at the catch point but recent production has been average. Lack of height shows defending taller targets on 50/50 balls.