2020 NFL Draft: 12 Standouts from college football bowl season

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys comes up just short of the end zone against linebacker Da'Quan Patton #5 of the Kansas State Cowboys in the first quarter on September 28, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

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2. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson

Clemson is used to being disrespected and so is Travis Etienne, whose draft hype dwindled since the beginning of the 2020 season. However, who needs hype when they can average 8.0 yards per carry? Once again, he’s shown why he’s a surefire first-round talent in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Despite being shut down on the ground against the Buckeyes, Etienne found the end zone three times — one on the ground and two through the air. He finished the game with three catches for 98 yards. Teams will drool over his electric play style, he’s fast, quick and a dangerous threat in the open field.

Etienne has jaw-dropping speed that allows him to get to the outside and he’s also excellent between the tackles. He’s also a reliable receiving option out of the backfield, showing improvement with 32 catches in the 2019-20 season. Etienne also has a nose for the end zone with 55 career rushing touchdowns under his belt.

As an NFL comp, Etienne’s in the same line of players like Reggie Bush, Jamaal Charles and Chris Johnson. A big play waiting to happen without scheme limitations, Etienne is an elite running back prospect.

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