2020 NFL Draft: 8 Standout prospects from college football rivalry weekend

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 30: Zack Baun #56 and Chris Orr #54 of the Wisconsin Badgers grab the Paul Bunyan Football Trophy after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the game at TCF Bank Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Badgers defeated the Golden Gophers 38-17. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 14: Defensive back Greg Eisworth #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones sacks quarterback Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes as he scrambled for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

4. Greg Eisworth, S, Iowa State

Iowa State didn’t bring home the victory in their game against Kansas State. Nevertheless, Iowa State safety Greg Eisworth recorded his first interception of the season. He also recorded six tackles, bringing his season total to 60.

Eisworth should be on the NFL Draft radar thanks to his ability to play both away from and close to the line of scrimmage. He’s coming off a season where he leads the Cyclones with 87 tackles in 2018. He’s continued to show he’s a tackling machine in his redshirt junior season.

Not only does he make plays at the line of scrimmage, but he can drop back and play zone coverage. He’s recorded 10 pass defenses in 2019. Although he’s used deep in the secondary for Iowa State, Eisworth best fit comes in a scheme where there are two deep safeties.

A team could opt to use him closer to the line of scrimmage. He can line up against big slots, tight ends and running backs. Plus, the 6-0, 205-pound defensive back has room on his frame to put on more weight.

If he decides to come out and shows he’s more athletic than given credit for, teams that use single-high safeties will find value in Eisworth later in the draft. He’s a tenacious player with leadership qualities. Any team will be lucky to have Greg “The Warrior” Eisworth on their squad.

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