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Who are the top NFL Draft prospects playing in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl between Baylor and Air Force? Here are the top offensive and defensive players that fantasy football fans should keep an eye on in this college football bowl game.
It's bowl season! If you haven't watched much college football this year, this is your last chance to see all these teams. And if you're an NFL fan, it's a chance to watch some players who could end up playing on Sunday, either next year or in the future.
Today we're looking at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces, which pits Baylor against Air Force.
Below you'll find the top NFL prospects playing in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, which will be played on 12/22/2022 at 7:30 p.m. ET. And remember: in a landscape where top players sit out bowls more than ever, there's always a chance that a player mentioned doesn't play.
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Siaki Ika - DL - Baylor
Baylor's got a couple of really intriguing prospects. Let's start with Siaki Ika, the nose tackle for the Bears.
Ika's numbers don't necessarily pop. This season, he had 24 tackles, with two of them for a loss, and he recorded zero sacks, though he did have 3.5 sacks in 2021.
But his impact goes beyond the stats. Ika does a great job occupying defenders, opening up room for the rest of the Baylor defense to get to the ball carrier or quarterback. An NFL team that needs a strong, big body at NT should 100% be looking Ika's way, even if he doesn't have the kind of numbers you might expect.
Connor Galvin - OT - Baylor
Galvin is one of the best offensive line prospects in this draft class.
Galvin has a ton of experience, spending five seasons in Waco. He's been one of the Big 12's best linemen over the past two seasons and can open up holes in the run game and protect the quarterback. He could see his name called as early as the third round.
Kyle Patterson - TE - Air Force
It looks like Patterson (and Andre Carter at Army) will be grandfathered into being able to defer their military service and head to the NFL.
Patterson's an intriguing tight end prospect. He's really athletic, but it's also been hard to really see what he can do on an Air Force team that runs so much.
Patterson caught three passes for 32 yards this year, for instance. But Air Force only completed 37 passes all year. Patterson would need to grow a lot, but I could see a team bringing him in as an UDFA to see if he can show something in a more pass-heavy scheme.
