All over the university soccer season, Eric Galko, the Shrine Bowl Director of Soccer Operations and Participant Staff, will give us his breakout performers from the former age’s motion — the names you must know — as it’s by no means too early to speak NFL Draft. With university soccer’s Date 5 within the books, let’s dive in.

Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

Since moving from Auburn nearest the 2021 season, Nix has detectable his of completion share give a boost to from 59.4 to 74.3 and his yards in keeping with struggle give a boost to from 6.9 to eight.8. He threw 39 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 34 video games for the Tigers. In 18 video games for the Geese, Nix has 44 touchdowns and simply 8 interceptions. And had he pop out nearest the 2022 season — his first in Eugene — he would’ve been a Era 2 pick out. Now Nix is likely one of the staff of draft-eligible avid gamers making his case to be QB3, and to find his means into Spherical 1.

Eric Galko: “Bo was incredible against Stanford. The offense started a bit slow to start, but he ended the game with a near flawless performance, with an 87% adjusted completion percentage, showing his ability to manage a game, execute play action at an NFL level, and of course display the arm talent that puts him in the early round discussion. His consistency in making the right progression and delivering throws at the right time is now a hallmark of Nix’s film, and gives teams confidence he can step into the NFL and be a reliable quarterback with the arm talent and athleticism to develop into much more.”

Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

Like Bo Nix, Daniels transferred nearest the 2021 season (nearest 3 years at Arizona Situation), and prefer Nix, Daniels’ sport took off. In 29 video games in Tempe, he 32 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Thru 19 video games for LSU, he has thrown 33 touchdowns towards 5 interceptions and has run for 1,177 yards and 14 rankings. 

Galko: “Despite the ending result being a loss, Jayden Daniels played one of his best games of his college career. His deep ball, which has steadily improved over the last few years, was on point throughout this game, both in the pocket and on the move. He drove the ball in the midfield on 15+ yard throws with precision and confidence, and used his legs to stretch out plays first and then using it to pick up big chunks of yards. Daniels athleticism and size will always keep teams interested, but he’s clearly taken the next step as a quarterback, both mentally and as a thrower, this season.”

Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky

Like Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels above, Ray Davis is a switch who has discovered a accumulation of luck at his unutilized house. Nearest two years at Temple and two extra at Vanderbilt, Davis arrived in Lexington earlier than the ’23 marketing campaign and in simply 5 video games he’s averaging a whopping 7.8 yards in keeping with elevate (which is two.8 yards above his college-career reasonable), has 8 speeding touchdowns, and could also be an asset within the move sport, the place he has 11 receptions for 146 yards (that’s a 13.3 yards-per-catch reasonable) and three extra touchdowns.

Galko: “Ray Davis has been a breakout running back throughout this season, and his game this weekend highlighted everything that’s impressed about him this year. He showcased the burst and second gear after contact. Almost 68% of his yards this week were after contact, and it showed, with elite speed and contact balance as he worked at the second level. Plus, he had a receiving touchdown on a swing pass that highlighted his short-area shiftiness and the toughness to turn a 2 yard gain into an 8-yard touchdown run through multiple defenders. He’s shown flashes of 2022 Shrine Bowl alum Isiah Pacheco.”

Tre Harris, WR, Ole Omit

Harris has made a direct affect for Ole Omit. In his debut towards Mercer, he had 6 catches for 133 yards and four touchdowns. He added every other landing towards Tulane a age next. He ignored the Alabama sport as a result of shock however returned in a weighty means on Saturday towards LSU with 8 receptions for 153 yards and a rating.

Galko: “The transfer has been a huge focal point of the Ole Miss offense despite being his first year with the team, and his play against LSU showed his confidence within the gameplan. The speed control to work vertically and keeps his defender off balance. The acceleration and contact balance after catch to maximize opportunities in open-space. And the consistent effort to keep multiple defenders focused on his route allowed for others in the Ole Miss offense to thrive. He’s emerged as a receiver who could offer starter-value at the next level.”

Javon Foster, OT, Missouri

Foster has been mainstay on Mizzou’s offensive form, origination 13 video games in 2022 and 31 instantly begins thru 5 video games this season. In truth, in 344 snaps in ’23, Foster has allowed only one sack and has been a drive in each the run sport and in move coverage.

Galko: “The Missouri offense has scored 30 or more points in four of their five wins, and Foster’s pass protection along with the rest of the Missouri offensive line has been key. This week, Foster’s strong hands, kick slide, control on the edge, and his ability to readjust smoothly stood out, and he was near flawless all game long. Foster’s experience as a left tackle will get NFL team’s attention no matter what, but the growth he’s shown not just in perfecting timing/technique but also improved flexibility and movement has really increased his upside as a possible NFL starter.”

Rylie Turbines, DT, Notre Dame

Turbines performed outdoor early in his Irish profession however he’s discovered a house at the inside of the place he’s been a drive this season. He already has 22 tackles in six video games (he had 24 in 13 video games a month in the past).

Galko: “Notre Dame’s defense has made the difference the last two weeks, and defensive tackle Rylie Mills deserves much more national praise and recognition than he’s gotten. He’s a long, physical interior presence who extends and disengages from blockers as well as any interior defensive linemen in the country. He utilized his strong hands and balance after shedding blocks consistently against Duke in the A-gap, and was able to work through double teams, disrupt zone runs and finish in-space against running backs and the quarterback. NFL draft fans need to get to know Rylie Mills.”

McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M

Jackson has 3 sacks this season, consistent with PFF, which is a career-high for him simply 5 video games into the time table. He’s additionally been stout towards the run and he’s coming off his easiest day trip of ’23, racking up 2 tackles for loss and a half-sack within the win over Arkansas.

Galko: “One of the most talented interior defensive linemen in the country, Jackson’s been the focus of many offensive gameplans to start the year, but made his presence felt vs. Arkansas. He was consistently penetrating off first step, especially on third downs and in the redzone. He showcased his high-motor impact the run game with his outstanding hand and core strength on the interior. Jackson showed why he has first-round upside against one of the better offensive lines in the country.”

Evan Williams, SAF, Oregon

Williams comes downhill in run assistance like he’s shot out of a cannon, he’s a wrap-up tackler in length, and he’s an efficient blitzer. At the again finish, he has the flexibility to play games in protection from the slot or deep centerfield. 

Galko: “Oregon started slow against Stanford, but it was their defense that turned it on as the game went along, led by Evan Williams. He was incredibly explosive in the run game and finishing on underneath receivers, and his strong, reliable tackling technique shined against Stanford. He was efficient in coverage, won in his run fits in the box and on the perimeter, and really showcased his elite burst on a delayed blitz for a sack early in the second quarter that really sparked the Oregon defense.”