If you’re trying to get in on the MACtion based on last night’s ridiculous Toledo/Northern Illinois game, Temple at Ohio may not be the game for you. Still, there are some NFL Draft prospects to look out for tonight.
Temple at Ohio NFL Draft watch notes
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My love for Temple's Bernard Pierce is unwavering. There aren't many running backs who have his size and quickness through the hole. To me, he's incredibly similar to James Starks of the Green Bay Packers. Pierce has six games of 100 yards rushing or more this season and 18 touchdowns. Pierce doesn't have the best speed or power, but he's a good one-cut runner. He struggled against Penn State earlier this season, his biggest showcase game. He's probably done enough, though, to be considered a mid-round draft pick. Pierce is only a 20-year-old junior.
Pierce's lead blocker, Evan Rodriguez has a shot at the next level. Although he may go undrafted, he'll be attractive to a team in need of a fullback. Rodriguez has nice size and plays with solid technique. As an added bonus, he's a solid receiver. He leads Temple in receiving yards this season and is second in receptions.
Our pals over at Hustle Belt have a great feature on Ohio wide receiver LaVon Brazill. The senior has been solid throughout his career, but has come on of late. In his last two games, Brazill has 11 receptions for 259 yards and three touchdowns. He’s one of many slot receiver options in next year’s draft. He’ll have to show well in offseason workouts to differentiate himself.
Temple's Adrian Robinson is having a nice season with eight tackles for loss and four sacks. I like him as a power linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Fellow Temple pass rusher Tahir Whitehead should also get a look in a training camp.
Ohio's other mentionable players are offensive tackles Joe Flading and A.J. Strum and wide receiver Riley Dunlop.
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