# NFL Draft Risers and Sliders

> Offensive tackles shine as Indiana's Carter Smith and Georgia's Earnest Greene III boost draft stocks.
- Title: NFL Draft Risers and Sliders · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Offensive tackles shine as Indiana's Carter Smith and Georgia's Earnest Greene III boost draft stocks. Indiana's Carter Smith and Georgia's Earnest Greene…
- Keywords: carter smith, earnest greene iii, indiana, georgia, nfl draft, offensive tackles, week 6, sports, NFL, Draft, Risers, Sliders
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-nfl-draft-risers-and-sliders-offensive-tackles-shine-in-week-six-as-indianas-carter-smith-and-georgias-earnest-greene-iii-stand-out
- Author: Tony Pauline
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:13:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carter smith, earnest greene iii, indiana, georgia, nfl draft, offensive tackles, week 6, sports
## Week 6 college football results
Oregon, LSU, and Texas A&M lost, likely dropping out of playoff rankings.
## Georgia beats Alabama
Georgia remains the only undefeated team in the SEC after defeating Alabama.
## Carter Smith shines
Carter Smith, Indiana's left tackle, protects four quarterbacks effectively.
## Earnest Greene III stands out
Earnest Greene III blocks Alabama's pass rushers during Georgia's victory.
## Elijah Pritchett elevates
Elijah Pritchett, Nebraska's left tackle, blocks effectively despite losing to Indiana.
## Donnie Smith's impact
Donnie Smith, Troy's linebacker, records five sacks and five tackles for loss.
## Tawfiq Thomas emerges
Tawfiq Thomas, Georgia Tech's defensive tackle, posts career numbers in five games.
## Abubakarr Kamara shines
Abubakarr Kamara, Yale's safety, intercepts a pass and records four tackles.
## Xavier Chaplin slides
Xavier Chaplin, Florida State's offensive tackle, faces illegal motion penalties and inconsistent play.
## Key takeaway

Indiana's Carter Smith and Georgia's Earnest Greene III stand out as top offensive tackle prospects in NFL draft rankings.