‘Tis the season for college football bowl games.
Throughout the next couple of weeks, I’ll be highlighting a prospect from each bowl game, starting from the Famous Toastery Bowl all the way to the Sugar Bowl.
Here’s who will be garnering the attention of NFL scouts from Dec. 18 through the 22nd.
Famous Toastery Bowl: WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
If you’re looking for the next Deebo Samuel, look no further. Like Samuel, Corley is a well-built receiver at 5-foot-11 and 211 pounds with the after-the-catch playmaking skills. When Corley gets the ball in his hands, he finds creases to run with, gains extra yardage, breaks, and creates missed tackles with sheer strength and explosiveness.
Frisco Bowl: RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall
Before missing most of last year injured, Ali had 1,401 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2021. Fast forward to this season, he returned to form, posting 1,043 yards rushing with 14 scores. Ali is quick-footed and explosive back to make things happen on the ground and through the air. He will be playing in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Boca Raton Bowl: OT Donovan Jennings, USF
A seasoned veteran for the Bulls, Jennings has recorded 54 games. At 6-foot-5 and 333 pounds, Jennings has great size for a left tackle. He is a strong blocker with powerful hands that translates to the run game, and he competes through the whistle and sets the tone for the entire offensive line. Jennings will be playing in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Gasparilla Bowl: WR Javon Baker, UCF
The star of UCF’s offense is Baker, the Alabama transfer. He brings good route running, strong hands, a large catch radius and the fluidity to create after the catch. Baker has caught 43 passes this season, averaging a whopping 22.5 yards per reception with six touchdowns.
