9th week of 2024 college football The season continues on Saturday and offers an interesting slate of games.

One of the most interesting matches of the day Michigan State (4-3) travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., to face in-state rival and Big Ten foe Michigan (4-3). Wolverines linebacker Mason Graham will be one of the best 2025 NFL Draft expectations appropriate for competitive competition.

Graham is also one of six players on the varsity. Detroit Lions should follow this weekend closely.

Now let’s take a closer look Graham and five other prospective candidates taking the field Saturday.

Michigan DL Mason Graham

Graham He has the physicality to be a productive inside linebacker at the next level. At 6-foot-1, 315 pounds, he is equipped with the tools to be a three-down linebacker who can be effective as both a run defender and pass rusher.

He played in 13 games last season and managed a total of 35 tackles, 7.5 of which were for loss and three sacks. And he earned second-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors for his efforts.

The 2024 campaign is also off to a solid start. He made a total of 27 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 21 pressures. He also had a 91.8 run defense and 76.9 pass-rushing grades for an 89.5 overall grade, per Pro Football Focus.

lions should definitely assign a scout or two to watch Grahamduring the Wolverines’ in-state battle with Michigan State on Saturday night.

Ohio State CB Davis Igbinosun

IgbinosunHe is a 6-foot-1, 192-pound cornerback with a physical, high football IQ. The Ohio State defensive back profiles as a Cover 3/pressure corner at the next level and fits into the game very well. of Detroit defensive back room.

He started all 13 games for the Buckeyes in 2023 after transferring from Ole Miss and finished with 59 total tackles, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. Additionally, in five games in 2024, he totaled 13 tackles, including a tackle for loss and two passes defensed.

if i lionsI’m watching him closely Saturday afternoon during the Buckeyes’ Big Ten matchup with Nebraska.

Alabama LB Cihaad Campbell

CampbellThe Crimson Tide’s off-ball linebacker is equipped with tremendous athleticism and speed. Additionally, he has the ability to impact the game as both a pass rusher and run defender.

The 6-foot-1, 244-pound linebacker compiled 66 total tackles during his sophomore campaign at Alabama, including four tackles for loss, one half-sack, one interception, four passes defended and two fumble recoveries. He followed that up with a total of 46 tackles so far this year; these included four tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble and fumble recovery each.

It does no harm lions to give Campbell A look at the Crimson Tide’s battle with SEC foe Missouri on Saturday afternoon.

Colorado State WR Tory Horton

Boy can you do it horton get the job done. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound wide receiver (a first-team All-Mountain West selection the past two seasons) is primarily an “X” receiver with the ability to burn defenders from deep.

With his top notch footwork, speed and explosiveness with the ball in his hands, I see no reason why Horton can’t be successful in this tournament. NFL level.

The Colorado State receiver has thrown for eight touchdowns and amassed north of 1,100 receiving yards in both 2022 and 2023. He also caught 26 balls for 353 yards and a touchdown in five games this season.

His numbers may be low so far in 2024, but he’s still a difference-maker. Detroit Must be careful on Saturday.

Texas A&M DT Shemar Turner

TurnerAt 6-foot-1, 290 pounds, he is a big-bodied, versatile defender with an explosive first step. He can be positioned both inside the defensive line and on the perimeter, and can influence the game as both a passing and running defender. He is equipped with a variety of skills that make him a tantalizing draft prospect.

Turner, a 2023 All-SEC second-team selection, finished last season with 33 total tackles, including 10.5 for loss, six sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. Additionally, in seven games in 2024, he produced 22 total tackles, including 5.5 for loss, two sacks, a pass defensed and a forced fumble.

of Detroit The scouting staff should be keeping a close eye on Turner during the Aggies’ SEC matchup with LSU on Saturday night.

Jacksonville State G Clay Webb

webb He could fly under the radar at Jacksonville State, a sophomore FBS school. However, Webb, a 6-foot-1, 310-pound guard, is a legitimate guard. NFL Draft possibility.

His 87.5 overall Pro Football Focus grade last season led all guards in the country. Moreover, he was the only FBS guard to record an 85.0+ rating as both a pass protector and run blocker.

webb largely the real deal. While he hasn’t been as effective this season, he still has a 74.4 pass blocking grade according to PFF.

At least it would be a nice piece of depth. lions along the interior of the offensive line.