2017 NFL draft: Fiesta Bowl prospects for the Eagles

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We already took a peak at a few prospects that could help the Eagles during the early game of the College Football Playoff (see story).

But there is plenty of talent during the night game as well between No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Ohio State.

Here are a few players to watch closely during the second game of the CFP.

Playstation Fiesta Bowl - No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Clemson, 7 p.m., ESPN

Mike Williams, WR, Clemson, redshirt junior, (6-3/225)
Williams is a monster. If he's on the board when the Eagles are drafting, it's a no-brainer. He's big, he's strong, he's fast, he has tremendous ball skills. He's the whole package. He's put up 84 catches for 1,171 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He'd likely already be in the NFL if not for a neck injury he suffered at the beginning of the 2015 season. One aspect of his game I love is the chemistry he's developed with Deshaun Watson on back shoulder throws. We've seen Carson Wentz throw one of those this season and it was one of the prettiest balls he's thrown all season (a 20-yard completion to Jordan Matthews against the Packers). Wentz needs weapons, and Williams fits the bill.

Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson, senior, (6-1/200)
Tankersley could've jumped ship to the NFL after his junior season, but decided to come back for his senior year. He has good size, excels well in man coverage and has decent ball skills. He's also considered a leader on the Clemson defense. What he may not have that guys like Alabama's Marlon Humphrey and Washington's Sidney Jones have, is the makeup speed which separates good corners from great ones. Tankersley is likely a Day 2 pick, but he has the potential to be a productive corner at the next level.

Curtis Samuel, RB/WR, Ohio State, junior, (5-11/197)
The Eagles' offense has been void of explosiveness all season. Samuel is an offensive weapon whether it be as a back or a receiver. For the season, Samuel has 65 catches for 822 yards and 91 carries for 704 yards. He's scored 15 total touchdowns (eight rushing, seven receiving). Ohio State lines him up out of the backfield and split out as a receiver. His route running is a little rough, but he's a playmaker with the ball in his hands. He could be Darren Sproles' heir apparent.

Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State, junior, (6-1/195)
Conley is a great athlete with good size and speed. He also has decent ball skills. The thing that scares me about him is a lack of physicality. He's not strong in the run game and he's just OK when asked to press. He's likely a Day 2 pick, but he has above average coverage skills. It'll be interesting to see how he does against Williams, who's extremely physical.

Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson, junior, (6-0/210)
Gallman is going to fall victim to an excellent running back draft class. Every year, there are players I can't help but to like more than some of the pundits. Gallman is one of those guys for me this year. After posting over 1,500 yards in 2015, Gallman has carried less of the load for Clemson but is still over 1,000 yards. He also has a nose for the end zone with 28 rushing touchdowns combined the last two seasons. One of the knocks on Gallman is that he runs high. It's a fair criticism, but it's a habit you might be able to teach out of him. What you can't teach is his feet. I love his patience and how quickly he can bounce around the line. If there is even the slightest crease, he'll find it. He's also a solid receiver out of the backfield, hauling in 61 catches in his college career.

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