2023 NFL Draft Prospects Who Can Elevate Their Stock Before College Football Playoff

Rivalry week and conference championships will shape the narrative of the 2022 college football season. NFL decision-makers will watch closely in preparation for the 2023 NFL draft. There are a lot of big games set to go down over the next two weeks.

Kayshon Boutte is in the top 10 of Bleacher Report's draft board. He will play in next weekend's SEC Championship Game against Georgia. The game will draw a lot of NFL scouts and front-office personnel. Kelee Ringo is Georgia's best cornerback. He is 6'2", 210 pounds and plays at corner.

Michael Mayer is one of the most productive tight ends in college football. He has to play well against USC to boost his draft stock. Tight ends typically require elite athleticism to be drafted in the top-20. Mayer does not have elite speed. Utah's Dalton Kincaid laid the groundwork for a big game last month with 16 receptions for 234 yards in a 43-42 win over the Trojans.

Spencer Rattler transferred to South Carolina to improve his draft stock. He was a 5-star prospect coming out of high school. Last week he played well against Tennessee, but he still has a lot of work to do to get back in the Day 2 discussion. Saturday's game against Clemson is a good chance to change that. The defense is ranked 16th in yards allowed per pass and 18th with 18 sacks per game.

Kelee Ringo and Kayshon Boutte will go head-to-head in the SEC Championship Game. Boute hasn't always put up big numbers, but his route running and quickness are strengths. Ringa will get the opportunity to shut down Malik Nabers, who is a 6'0", 195-pound receiver with excellent burst and change-of-direction skills.

C.J. Stroud is one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the draft. He's playing against Michigan in a game that could boost his stock. Bryce Young and Will Levis are the other top quarterbacks. Leis is considered the best quarterback prospect in his class. Stoud needs to win the game against the Wolverines to be the No. 1 pick. The team's defense is better than last year's.

Georgia Tech's Keion White had three sacks in a 21-17 upset win over North Carolina last week. He is ranked No. 54 in PFF's rankings. Georgia's offensive line is composed of sophomores and juniors. They paved the way for an offense that is eighth in yards per play.