Let’s be honest, the Week 2 college football slate is a significant drop-off compared to Week 1. There is only one ranked showdown this weekend: No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma.

However, that doesn’t mean there are no intriguing NFL prospect matchups worth checking out. Here are 10 draftable prospects NFL scouts will be tracking Saturday:

(Editor’s note: All games listed in Eastern time.)

Gabe Jacas, edge, Illinois (at Duke, Noon)

At 6 foot 3 and 279 pounds with 33-inch arms, Jacas is a force off the edge. And he got off to a great start with a pair of sacks in Illinois’ opener, including a strip-sack fumble. He creates a ton of power with his first and second strides to strike blockers with violence and affect the backfield.

Scouts are eager to see him in this matchup, because Jacas — a potential top-100 draft pick — often will line up against Duke right tackle Brian Parker II, who has an NFL future himself (albeit probably as an interior offensive lineman).

Gabe lives in the backfield. Fourth career multi-sack game. pic.twitter.com/Zzd7t0i9Rq

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 31, 2025

Logan Jones, C, Iowa (at Iowa State, Noon)

Jones, my top-ranked senior center, isn’t on the same level as his predecessor, Tyler Linderbaum, but there are plenty of similarities. Both were undersized defensive tackles when they enrolled at Iowa, and — as with Linderbaum — Jones’ transition to center has been a natural one because of his body quickness and finishing tenacity.

However, it can be tough for him at times to compensate for his average size and strength, which makes this a must-see matchup. Iowa State DT Domonique Orange, a potential top-60 pick, is a wide, dense lineman who plays with long arms and disengages from blocks using his power.

Romello Brinson, WR, SMU (vs. Baylor, Noon)

A Miami native who transferred to SMU from the Hurricanes, Brinson looks and runs like a sprinter. He is tall, lean, fast and (aside from a penalty for flipping into the end zone) got off to a great start in the opener — seven catches for 121 yards and one touchdown. After missing most of last season because of injury, Brinson is trying to convince NFL scouts that he is worthy of a draft pick, and it appears that he and quarterback Kevin Jennings have a natural connection.

Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss (at Kentucky, 3:30 p.m.)

At 6-7, 330 with an 84-inch wingspan, Harris is a massive player who was primarily a rotational lineman as an underclassman and has now become a starter on the defensive line. He flashes dominance in the run game and quickness as an upfield penetrator. Harris projects best as a three-technique DT in the league.

Kentucky doesn’t have a ton of NFL prospects in the 2026 class, but I think senior left guard Joshua Braun (6-6, 347) has the best chance to hear his name called in April. It’ll be a battle of titans when Harris and Braun square off in this game.

Zion Young, edge, Missouri (vs. Kansas, 3:30 p.m.)

The 42nd-ranked prospect on my preseason top 50, Young (6-5, 255 with 33-inch arms), looks the part, and that size shows — he’s a stout edge setter. Young is still learning how to expand his pass rush, but his use of hands and bull-rush ability are terrific.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is not an easy player to sack, but it will be key for Missouri that Young keeps the Jayhawks’ athletic quarterback contained.

Byrum Brown, QB, South Florida (at Florida, 4 p.m.)

Brown is one of the most physically talented quarterbacks in college football. He needs to refine his mechanics and accuracy, but he has a powerful arm, given his size (6-3, 235) and speed, which allows him to create conflict for defenders and utilize his dual-threat skills. Going into Gainesville against a talented Gators defense is a daunting task, which makes it an excellent chance for scouts to see how Brown responds, especially after South Florida’s Week 1 upset of Boise State.

Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State (at Mississippi State, 7:30 p.m.)

I never have a bad time watching Leavitt play football. Only a redshirt sophomore, he is still developing in several areas but consistently finds solutions to problems. It helps to have a receiver like Jordyn Tyson (who happens to be my WR1 for the 2026 draft class), but Leavitt is a future NFL starter.

Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson entered the season as my clear WR1 for the 2026 draft class and he backed that up in the season opener (12/141/2) pic.twitter.com/AF89933dtB

— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) August 31, 2025

Mississippi State is near the bottom of the SEC power rankings, but it is an SEC program nonetheless, and Starkville is not an easy place to play. I’m also a fan of Bulldogs safety Isaac Smith, one of the most competitive defenders in the country.

John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma (vs. Michigan, 7:30 p.m.)

You don’t have to squint to see why Mateer is receiving Baker Mayfield comparisons, specifically because of his play style and competitiveness.

Mateer looked outstanding in his Sooners’ debut against Illinois State, but Michigan’s defense will obviously be much tougher competition. The Mateer-to-Deion Burks connection has the potential to be among the best in the country.

Justice Haynes, RB, Michigan (at Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m.)

Michigan’s 18-year-old freshman phenom quarterback, Bryce Underwood, understandably received most of the headlines this offseason and after Week 1, but Haynes was just as important an addition for the offense. Showing off his vision and burst, the Alabama transfer averaged 9.9 yards per carry last week against New Mexico.

In a lackluster running back draft class, Haynes is one of the few bright spots that offers promise.

Chase Roberts, WR, BYU (vs. Stanford, 10:15 p.m.)

Although he lacks elite top-end speed, Roberts is a large, physical receiver who knows how to play the position effectively. He is instinctive as a route runner with dependable hands, and scouts call him one of the toughest guys on the team. Roberts will be 25 when he is drafted, so his age is a disadvantage, but his maturity should be a selling point, as teams will have a better understanding of what they are getting.

Stanford isn’t stocked with a ton of NFL talent, but cornerback Collin Wright is a future draft pick. After he missed the opener because of an injury, he is expected to suit up against BYU — and, hopefully, we will get to see Roberts and Wright match up.

(Top photo of John Mateer: Brian Bahr / Getty Images)