NFL Draft Stock Watch: Who Will Break Out in College Football Week 1?

Rising star DJ Lagway looks to skyrocket his NFL Draft stock in a high-stakes Baylor vs. Auburn showdown—can he outshine fellow dual-threat Byrum Brown and prove he's a top QB prospect? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez break down why this quarterback clash could redefine the draft landscape, spotlighting Lagway’s elite arm and athleticism alongside Brown’s electric 40-touchdown season.Key discussion points include top offensive weapons like Houston’s Amare Thomas and LSU’s tight end Trey’Dez Green, plus a deep dive into defensive playmakers from Kenyatta Jackson at Ohio State to Clemson’s Will Heldt and LSU safety Ty Benefield. The hosts spotlight “make a statement” players, including Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava, who face early-season pressure. Is this the week a new draft riser emerges, or will familiar names dominate College Football’s opening weekend?Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Sponsor Read 1:00 DJ Lagway Season Debut 3:06 Byrum Brown Transfer to Auburn 6:46 Dual-Threat QB Matchup 8:20 Trey'Dez Green & Amari Thomas — Offense Prospects 10:09 Flipping to Defensive Prospects 11:18 Ty Benefield & LSU’s DBU Pedigree 13:14 Clev Lubin vs Ole Miss Offense 16:13 Kenyatta Jackson & Ohio State Edge Watch 18:31 Clemson’s Will Heldt & Containing Sam Leavitt 20:29 Make-a-Statement Prospects: Early 2027 Risers 22:15 John Mateer’s Opportunity at Oklahoma 25:01 Nico Iamaleava & West Coast QB Spotlight 30:25 Final Thoughts & Next Week’s PreviewPhoto credit: Raymond Carlin III, Jake Crandall, Maria Lysaker, Matt Stone, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.PrizePicks  Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.