NFL Draft intel: How John Mateer breaks the mold like world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler

Mateer may not be every scout's cup of tea. In a piece published Sunday, ESPN's Matt Miller reported several scouts had a Day 3 grade on the QB entering the season. But if he continues to thrive against elite defenses, his stock will skyrocket.

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik

Mateer may be climbing draft boards, but the opposite could be said of Klubnik (6-foot-2, 210 pounds).

In a 27-16 Week 2 win over Troy, Klubnik tossed two touchdown passes but threw an interception and had a season-low 196 yards passing. The No. 12 Tigers trailed 16-3 at halftime, mainly due to a sluggish start from the offense.

"Based on the personnel and infrastructure in place at Clemson, there wasn't a QB in the country who was better set up to succeed this year," wrote ESPN's Jordan Reid on Sunday. "But after watching him live against LSU last week, I see issues when he faces pressure. He was also indecisive and took too long to make a decision within the framework of the offense. Those concerns popped up again this weekend against Troy." 

Through two games, Klubnik has completed 37-of-62 passes (59.7 percent) for 426 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He has also posted a 121.6 passer rating, the second-lowest mark of his career.

Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson

Robertson (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) was named Associated Press Player of the Week after leading a 14-point, fourth-quarter comeback in Saturday's 48-45 double-overtime win over then-No. 17 SMU. 

Against the Mustangs, Robertson finished 34-of-50 passing for 440 yards and four TDs. He's the first Big 12 QB since former Texas Tech star Patrick Mahomes (now with the Kansas City Chiefs) to have 400 passing yards or more in his first two games of a season (via Stats Perform).

According to the NFL Mock Draft Database, he's projected as a fourth-rounder. However, an AFC scout texted Miller, "Robertson is the real deal. He's got it all."

Robertson ranks second in the FBS in passing yards (859) through two starts. If he continues to produce big numbers, more teams should buy into the Baylor star. 

Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr.

When Hill enters the NFL, the team that takes him in the draft may argue over whether he should stay at off-ball LB or switch to edge-rusher. In a story published Tuesday, Miller ranked him as the No. 1 edge-rusher in the draft, while Reid tabbed him as the No. 1 LB. 

Regardless, he's a difference-maker for No. 7 Texas. In Saturday's 38-7 home victory over San Jose State, Hill (6-foot-3, 238 pounds) had six tackles and forced two fumbles. 

Hill has yet to record a sack through two games, but he should soon show the pass-rushing ability that makes him an intriguing prospect. In its scouting report, the Draft Network mentioned that one of his biggest strengths is his blitzing ability.

While it's still super early in the draft process, Hill may be a Day 1 target for many teams. In Tankathon's latest mock draft, the Los Angeles Chargers take him with pick No. 24. 

Illinois edge-rusher Gabe Jacas  

On Tuesday, Jacas (6-foot-3, 275 pounds) was named Senior Bowl Player of the Week for his dominant performance in Illinois' win against Duke. In the 45-19 road blowout, he had one tackle, one sack and forced a fumble. 

"Jacas is a force off the edge. And he got off to a great start with a pair of sacks in Illinois' opener, including a strip-sack fumble," wrote The Athletic's Dane Brugler before Saturday's win against Duke. "He creates a ton of power with his fist and second strides to strike blockers with violence and affect the backfield."

The NFL Mock Draft Database projects Jacas as a second-rounder. But he'll have more opportunities to show why he should go even higher over the course of the season. 

No. 9 Illinois travels to No. 22 Indiana on Sept. 20, and it hosts No. 1 Ohio State on Oct. 11. Those matchups will be important for Jacas' draft stock.