Week 10 in the college football calendar presents an incredibly appetizing slate of matchups. There are various must-watch contests on the schedule, including Texas-Vanderbilt, Georgia-Florida, and Oklahoma-Tennessee. With NFL scouts in attendance around the nation, this will be an intriguing weekend in the 2026 NFL Draft process.
Our Draft Network 100 rankings recently received a timely update. Several prospects possess opportunities for "resume games" against legitimate opposition in Week 10. With an eye pointed toward the action, we've identified five prospects who can raise their draft stock this weekend.
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
The Texas Longhorns are slight favorites over Vanderbilt. The No. 9-ranked Commodores are looking to make a statement. Quarterback Diego Pavia and tight end Eli Stowers will be tasked with leading the offense. On the flip side, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. poses the biggest threat to Vanderbilt's production.
Hill is a versatile defender who is capable of playing as an off-ball linebacker or as a pass rusher. Hill combined for 13 sacks in his first two college seasons, though he's still searching for his first quarterback takedown this year. His physical profile poses a threat to Vanderbilt's explosive offense.
Austin Barber, OT, Florida
The offensive tackle class in the 2026 NFL Draft currently looks underwhelming. Many of the proposed top prospects haven’t taken steps forward. That leaves room for movement on the positional big board. Florida's Austin Barber possesses a big-time opportunity versus Georgia this weekend.
Barber has terrific length, size, and athleticism. This Bulldogs defense isn't the most impressive in the Kirby Smart era, but several future NFL defenders are scattered throughout the unit. If Florida's offense is to remain efficient and on schedule, it'll need offensive linemen like Barber to win up front.
R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas won't meet the NFL's preferred size and length thresholds. Despite that, he's an elusive and fluid pass rusher with a history of production. Thomas registered 9.0 sacks in 2024, and he's already racked up 5.5 QB takedowns this year.
Thomas' first-step explosiveness could be on display versus Tennessee. The Sooners' defense needs a productive showing from Thomas to slow down the Volunteers' high-scoring offense. NFL scouts will be paying close attention.
Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
The Volunteers have an exciting pass rusher of their own in Joshua Josephs. Josephs clocked in at No. 50 overall in our latest Draft Network 100 update. The Kennesaw, Georgia native already has a career-high 4.0 sacks this year after learning behind James Pearce Jr. and Byron Young in recent seasons.
Josephs is a stout run defender with athleticism and quickness off the line. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is a flat-out playmaker. Josephs will attempt to make him uncomfortable in the pocket.
Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
Bearcats tight end Joe Royer is among the contenders for TE2 behind Kenyon Sadiq. Royer has thrived since transferring to Cincinnati from Ohio State. This season, he's already recorded 22 receptions for 340 yards and four touchdowns.
Saturday evening's showdown between No. 17 Cincinnati and No. 24 Utah may be Week 10's most underrated contest. Both squads are littered with draftable prospects such as Caleb Lomu, Spencer Fano, Royer, and Jake Golday.