This past weekend saw most of the top quarterback prospects put out average to sub-par performances, which means that it was time to watch some defensive standouts. Alabama shut out Vanderbilt's effective passing offense, NC State managed to upset Florida State with the help of their underrated defensive line and Georgia’s speed on defense was too much for Mississippi State. Several of the prospects below were essential to their respective teams defense.
Will Grier, quarterback (West Virginia) - West Virginia’s underrated quarterback keeps stringing together impressive performances and this game was more of the same.