It’s Week 2 of the college football season, with the headliner of the matchups being a Top 25 showdown between No. 15 Michigan vs. No. 18 Oklahoma. Despite the schedule not being as juicy as the Labor Day weekend slate, there are still intriguing matchups and prospects for Green Bay Packers fans to monitor.
Michigan vs. Oklahoma (6:30 p.m. ABC)
Zeke Berry, CB, Michigan: A year ago, Berry played in the slot and on the boundary. This season he’s expected to play primarily on the boundary. Last week against New Mexico, Berry broke up one pass and looked comfortable and confident. This week, he’ll be tested against Oklahoma’s wide receiver group, led by Deion Burks. A former four-star recruit and track athlete, Berry has the long speed to match receivers on vertical routes.
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Jacob Sexton, OL, Oklahoma: Sexton left last week’s game after six snaps due to an injury, but is expected to be back on the field Saturday evening against the Wolverines. Sexton has experience playing at left tackle, left guard and right tackle. If he’s healthy he’s expected to man the left guard spot. With his position versatility and athletic background, Sexton could be on Green Bay’s radar as a late Day 3 target in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Logan Jones, C, Iowa: Jones started his career at Iowa on the defensive side of the ball before moving to center in 2022. Since that season, Jones has started 39 games as the anchor of the Hawkeyes’ offensive line. Jones was a three-sport athlete in high school and it’s easy to spot him on the field with his athleticism. He’s an easy mover and shows no restrictions on the move. He’ll face a good test on Saturday against Iowa State’s defensive tackle Domonique Orange.
Aaron Graves, DT, Iowa: A former wrestler, Graves understands that having the high ground is not as beneficial on the gridiron as it is on Mustafar. A former four-sport athlete in high school, Graves has a good combination of quickness and power. He has good burst off the snap and the power to overwhelm blockers at the point of attack. Last week against Albany, he recorded one sack, one run stop and one pressure (29 snaps).
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Ole Miss vs. Kentucky (2:30 p.m. ABC)
Zxavian Harris, DT, Ole Miss: Harris was a wrecking ball last week against Georgia State. The former four-star recruit recorded two tackles for loss, one sack, three pressures, three run stops and added an interception for good measure. At 6-7, 330 pounds, Harris is a hulking presence in the middle of the Ole Miss defense. He has the juice off the snap to disrupt the action in the backfield.
Joshua Braun, OL, Kentucky: The Packers added some beef to their offensive line this offseason when they signed Aaron Banks in free agency (324 pounds) and drafted Anthony Belton (335 pounds). Braun (6-6, 347 pounds) could be on Green Bay’s radar. A transfer from Arkansas and Kentucky, Braun started at left guard last week in his Wildcats debut, giving up one pressure and zero sacks. He has experience playing both guard spots and has taken snaps at left tackle.
South Dakota State University vs. Montana State (7 p.m. ESPN+)
A top-three showdown in the FCS in Big Sky Country. This could potentially be a National Championship preview and will be must-watch TV.
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Sam Hagen, OL, SDSU: A transfer from the University of North Dakota, Hagen started 12 games at right tackle during his first season in Brookings. The North Dakota native has experience playing right guard and has taken snaps at left tackle, including last week against Sacramento State.
Titan Fleischmann, OL, Montana State: Titan Fleischmann just sounds like an FCS offensive lineman. His name alone makes him a draftable prospect. Last season, the Idaho native started 16 games at right tackle. Last week against Oregon, Fleishmann started at right guard against the Oregon Ducks. He responded well against Oregon’s talented interior defensive line.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Draft prospects for Packers fans to watch during Week 2 of college football