There were college football players on both offense and defense who became big NFL Draft risers in Week 11. Here are five of the best NFL Draft risers in Week 11 who greatly improved their draft stock with standout performances.
Top NFL Draft Risers in Week 11 of College Football
Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) passes the ball Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the NCAA football game against the Duke Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson
Cade Klubnik had a disappointing start to the season, but he has been playing really well recently. Against Florida State, Klubnik had an efficient game, completing 74.1% of his passes, with two total touchdowns, and no interceptions in a 24-10 win. In his last four games, Klubnik has a 77.8% completion percentage and is averaging 9.7 yards per pass attempt with an 8-1 TD-INT ratio.He is also leading an offense averaging 37 points per game in the last four games he has played, compared to 19.7 points per game in the first four games of the season. If he continues to play well late in the season, Klubnik has a good chance to be a Day 2 draft pick.
WR Makai Lemon, USC
Makai Lemon had a double-digit reception game for the second time this season against Northwestern in Week 11. Lemon tied his career-high of 11 receptions and had a career-high 161 receiving yards. He also recorded two touchdowns, including a rushing touchdown on a four-yard carry in the red zone. Lemon has been one of the best receivers in college football all season, ranking third in receiving yards and 10th in receptions, along with an elite 90.3 PFF offense grade through the first 11 weeks. Lemon is a receiver with incredible separation skills and big-play ability who is projected to be a first-round draft pick.
WR Eric Singleton Jr., Auburn
In a road game against Vanderbilt, Eric Singleton Jr. had a career-high 11 receptions and a season-high 102 receiving yards. He showed good hands and the ability to consistently get open in the short and intermediate parts of the field in Week 11. Singleton is one of the fastest receivers in college football and a high-level athlete who could potentially be drafted by the end of Day 2 if he declares for the 2026 draft.
LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Jacob Rodriguez continues to improve his draft stock this season with yet another impressive game in Week 11. This time against an undefeated BYU team on the road. Against the Cougars, Rodriguez tied a season-high with 14 total tackles, along with one tackle for loss, a fumble recovery, and an interception. This was the fifth game this season that Rodriguez recorded double-digit total tackles, and the seventh game this season he has recorded at least one interception or forced fumble. Rodriguez has been one of the best players in college football this season at any position. He is currently projected to be an early Day 3 draft pick.
S Phillip Dunnam, UCF
Phillip Dunnam had a career-high three interceptions in Week 11 against Houston. He showed good instincts and ball skills in Week 11, and also demonstrated great return skills after his interceptions, with 81 total return yards and a touchdown recorded after his interceptions. Dunnam earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors as well as PFF Defensive Player of the Week honors. With Dunnam’s good play this season and elite performance in Week 11, he has a chance to be a late-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.