Draft Headquarters Week Two Stock Watch

Week Two of the college football season did not disappoint, giving us several noteworthy games that came down to the line. Going all the way back to a dominant Thursday night performance a week ago, here's Draft Headquarters Week Two Stock Watch:

Rising:

Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State - The way that Justin Blackmon dominates opposing defenses at the college level is, at times, jaw-dropping. With 14-consecutive 100-yard receiving performances along with 22 touchdowns between last season the first two games this year, Blackmon has proved that he is the nation's best playmaker on the offensive side of the ball. After catching eight balls for 144 yards in Week One against Louisiana-Lafayette, Justin hauled in another 12 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona in Week Two. If he continues this pace, Blackmon will find himself among the first three-or-four players taken next spring.

Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma State - As for the quarterback who throws Blackmon the ball, Brandon Weeden has been extremely impressive so far this season. Through two games in 2011, Weeden has thrown for 785 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions with a 71.7% completion percentage. While you'd like to see him cut down on his interceptions, Weeden's efficiency and completion percentage are a great way of showing the strong accuracy that he brings to the table. Weeden isn't an elite prospect at the quarterback position, and he'll be a 28-year old rookie next season, however he brings enough tools to the table that should warrant drafting him in the middle of the draft in 2012.

Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame - The dynamic playmaker for the Fighting Irish is off to a fantastic start to the 2011 season. Now finally healthy, Floyd has eaten up opposing secondaries in back-to-back weeks, catching 25 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns over the first two weeks of the season. Floyd's physical style of play coupled with his elite raw athleticism makes him one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the country and is a major reason why he could go as high as the Top 10 next April.

Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina - When playing alongside the top overall recruit in the country (Jadeveon Clowney) as well as one of the premier pass rushers in the country (Devin Taylor), you'd think that it'd be hard to make a name for yourself. However, that is exactly what Melvin Ingram did against Georgia this past weekend, scoring two touchdowns for the Gamecocks in their win over the Bulldogs. The team's leader in sacks last season with nine, Ingram isn't an elite defensive line prospect, however if he continues to make plays, his size (6'2, 276) could draw interest from teams looking for a 3-4 defensive end prospect to develop.

T.Y. Hilton WR Florida International - No player in the country has had a bigger impact for his team than T.Y. Hilton has had for the Golden Panthers this season. One of the top slot receiver prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft, Hilton's speed, quickness, and explosion are all among the best in the country, and that was shown in FIU's upset win over Louisville this past weekend. Hilton, who caught seven passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns against the Cardinals, has totaled 14 receptions for 333 yards and three touchdowns so far this season. With his speed and athleticism, landing in the second-to-third round is not out of the question.

Vinny Curry DE Marshall - Draft Headquarters Sleeper of the Year made a big impact in the Thundering Herd's win over Southern Miss this past weekend. In addition to compiling three sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss, Curry also recorded a safety for the Herd. Curry projects well as a 4-3 base end for a team at the next level, and if he continues to produce at this pace, landing in the first round is not out of the question.

Lavonte David LB Nebraska - Picking right up where he left off in 2010, Nebraska's Lavonte David is already among the leading tacklers in the country, tallying 24 stops so far this season. David is a player that I like because of his athleticism and range to make plays sideline-to-sideline. I believe that he'll need to play in a WILL (weak-side linebacker) role where he will be kept clean from contact with the offensive line, as he doesn't offer the ideal size or strength that you'd prefer to see in a linebacker prospect.

Mario Kurn LB San Diego - One of my favorite sleeper prospects of the year, San Diego's Mario Kurn is another player picking up right where he left off last season; in 2010, he made 17 sacks and 27 tackles for loss. Last weekend against Western New Mexico, Kurn recorded two sacks and three more tackles for loss; he also added an interception in the team's season opener as well. While not an elite athlete, Kurn's natural ability to rush the passer is sure to draw interest from scouts if he continues to keep this up. He grades out as a mid-to-late round prospect at this point.

Falling

Nick Foles QB Arizona - The one player in the country who has drawn plenty of love leading into the season is Arizona quarterback Nick Foles. Don't count me among those that believes he has what it takes to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. Foles' statistics stand out on paper (810 yards, six touchdowns, zero interceptions with a 76.3% completion percentage), however I believe he is a product of the system in Arizona. Running a spread offense that relies on very vanilla throws to receivers, Foles' decision making is one thing that concerns me, consistently making errant throws and not showing a great understanding of how to go through his reads and progressions; many of his throws have pre-determined reads before the ball is snapped. I'm not saying Foles doesn't have some nice qualities, most of which is a strong arm to deliver the ball to all parts of the field; however, I am saying not to believe some of the hype that has been sent his way by the national media.