2026 NFL Draft College Football Team of the Week: Week 2 Standouts

Week 2 of the 2025 college football season provided another valuable evaluation window for 2026 NFL Draft prospects. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer showcased dual-threat efficiency against a Michigan defense loaded with NFL talent, while Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren continued his fast start with a pick-six. Both headlined a weekend where several draft-eligible players strengthened their early-season résumés.

Offensive Team of the Week

Quarterback – John Mateer, Oklahoma

The Washington State transfer is quickly proving he belongs in the SEC spotlight. Mateer threw for 270 yards and a touchdown while adding 74 yards and two scores on the ground in a 24-13 win over Michigan. His dual-threat ability and poise under pressure earned him SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Running Back – Justice Haynes, Michigan

The Alabama transfer flashed his pedigree with a 75-yard touchdown run to spark Michigan’s offense against Oklahoma. He finished with 125 yards on 19 carries—his second straight 100-yard outing—showcasing vision, contact balance, and the burst that makes him a future Day 2 draft candidate.

Wide Receiver – Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri

Coleman continued his strong start with 16 catches for 174 yards and a touchdown through two non-conference games. Against Middle Tennessee, his route running and ability to separate consistently created chain-moving plays, proving he can be both a volume receiver and a YAC threat.

Tight End – DeShawn Hanika, Kansas

Back healthy after an Achilles injury, Hanika made his presence felt with two touchdown grabs against Missouri. At 6’6”, 245 pounds, his frame and red-zone reliability stand out, and his perseverance through an eight-year college journey makes him a unique NFL prospect.

Offensive Lineman – Isaiah World, Oregon

The 6’8”, 318-pound tackle showed off his pass protection upside against Oklahoma State, allowing zero sacks and just one pressure across 47 pass-block snaps. His length and athleticism give him one of the highest ceilings of any developmental tackle in the 2026 class.

Defensive Team of the Week

Defensive Line – Tamatoa McDonough, Iowa State

The Yale transfer earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after back-to-back sacks in the final minutes sealed a 16-13 win over Iowa. McDonough finished with 5 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 TFL, proving his pass-rush ability translates against Power Five competition.

Linebacker – Jordan Hall, Michigan State

Hall was everywhere in Michigan State’s win over Boston College, piling up 15 tackles (12 solo), 3 assists, and a forced fumble. At 6’2”, 225, the sophomore linebacker showcased range, instincts, and physicality that translated into one of the best single-game defensive efforts the Spartans have seen in years. His combination of athleticism, leadership, and playmaking ability make him a fast-rising 2026 NFL Draft prospect.

Defensive Back – Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo

McNeil-Warren has been one of the hottest defenders in the country to start 2025. Against Western Kentucky, he recorded a TFL, fumble recovery, and a 37-yard pick-six. With a 91.7 coverage grade through two games, the veteran safety is quickly establishing himself as a legit Day 2 NFL Draft prospect.

Offensive Player of the Week: John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma

Oklahoma wasted no time finding its offensive identity under transfer quarterback John Mateer. Facing a Michigan defense loaded with NFL talent, Mateer completed 21-of-34 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown while also leading the Sooners in rushing with 74 yards and two scores. His dual-threat production carried the Sooners to a 24-13 victory, keeping them unbeaten and immediately validating his SEC transition.

Mateer’s poise and improvisation under pressure stood out. Whether extending plays with his legs or fitting throws into tight windows, he consistently created offense against one of college football’s top defenses. NFL evaluators will still want to see more polish in his accuracy and processing, but the early returns suggest a quarterback whose upside could push him firmly into first-round consideration by next spring.

Defensive Player of the Week: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

Toledo’s defense has quietly produced NFL talent in recent years, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren looks like the next in line. The veteran safety turned heads in Week 2 with a game-changing pick-six against Western Kentucky, jumping an outside curl route and taking it 37 yards to the house. He added a TFL and fumble recovery, finishing as one of the most productive defenders in the nation.

At 6’2”, 202 pounds, McNeil-Warren brings the versatility NFL teams covet—able to line up deep, in the box, or over the slot. Through two games, he owns elite coverage grades and has shown the range, physicality, and playmaking instincts to project as a reliable NFL starter. If he continues this level of production in MAC play, don’t be surprised if he surges into Day 2 draft conversations.