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–DE Bradley Chubb, N.C. State, SR. (6-2, 250, 4.76, #7):
Ranked second in the ACC in tackles for loss (5.5) this season, Chubb has the physical characteristics of a NFL defensive end with long strides to run the arc and the length to attack blockers before they can counter. He comes off the ball high at times and ends up too far upfield, but Chubb, who is a two-year captain, won’t give anything less than his full effort.

–FB/TE Jaylen Samuels, N.C. State, SR. (5-11, 223, 4.79, #28):
A jack-off-all-trades offensive weapon, Samuels averages 4.8 yards per rush (8/38/3), leads the team in receiving (26/220/2) and does an admirable job as a lead blocker, lining up all over the formation. He offers a unique mix of balance, power and quickness and scouts are excited to see him match up with redshirt sophomore SS Derwin James (6-2, 211, 4.52, #3).

–LB Matthew Thomas, Florida State, rSR. (6-2, 227, 4.67, #6):
The Seminoles’ leading tackler against Alabama, Thomas is a fierce tackler and arrives with pop, using active hands to stay clean from blocks. Although he shows some stiffness when asked to change directions, Thomas has the straight-line speed to close in pursuit and play both sidelines. He received mostly mid-round grades from scouts over the summer.

Other N.C. State prospects to watch:
DT Justin Jones, SR. (6-2, 300, 5.14, #27);
DT B.J. Hill, SR. (6-3, 300, 4.94, #98);
DL Kentavius Street, SR. (6-2, 290, 4.96, #35);
RG Tony Adams, SR. (6-1, 315, 5.32, #50);
QB Ryan Finley, rJR. (6-3, 205, 4.80, #15);
WR Nyheim Hines, JR. (5-8, 197, 4.50, #7)

Other Florida State prospects to watch:
CB Tarvarus McFadden, JR. (6-1, 198, 4.49, #4);
WR Auden Tate, JR. (6-4, 228, 4.56, #18);
DE/OLB Josh Sweat, JR. (6-4, 250, 4.76, #9);
DT Derrick Nnadi, SR. (6-0, 312, 5.17, #91);
TE Ryan Izzo, rJR. (6-4, 245, 4.88, #81);
DT Demarcus Christmas, rJR. (6-3, 290, 5.08, #90)



–QB Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State, SR. (6-4, 230, 4.83, #2):
The numbers look silly for Rudolph with 72.3 percent completions (68-for-94) for 1,135 yards, 11 touchdowns and only one interception, but TCU will provide the toughest test he’ll face so far in 2017. As a prospect, he has improved in some key areas, but the Cowboys’ quarterback-friendly offense helps hide some of his issues, which is why he isn’t considered a first-rounder.

–WR James Washington, Oklahoma State, SR. (6-0, 205, 4.50, #28): Rudolph has several weapons at his disposal (four OSU receivers had 100-plus yards receiving last week at Pitt), but Washington is clearly the lead singer in the band. He has only average size, but is one of the best finishers at the catch point in any level of football. Washington also flashes his physicality after the catch, using body strength to run through tackles.

–LT Joseph Notebloom, TCU, rSR. (6-5, 318, 4.98, #68): For several scouts, Noteboom was the highest-rated senior prospect for the Horned Frogs over the summer and that has held true through three games. He stays wide in his stance to keep rushers in front of him, using his strong, persistent upper body to control defenders. While he should stay at tackle in the NFL, some think he is better suited inside at guard.

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Tre Flowers SS/FS Oklahoma ST 6021 198 #31 rSr
Zachary Crabtree OT Oklahoma State 6062 310 5.26 #60 rSr


–RB Saquon Barkley, Penn State, JR. (5-11, 223, 4.49, #26): The top back for the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley is also making a strong run at the Heisman Trophy with his early season play, averaging 8.1 yards per carry. Barkley has also been a playmaker as a receiver, leading the Nittany Lions with 241 receiving yards and 21.9 yards per reception. Iowa redshirt senior MLB Josey Jewell (6-1, 236, 4.78, #43) will have his hands full.

–CB Joshua Jackson, Iowa, rJR. (6-0, 193, 4.48, #15):
Despite being a first-year starter, Jackson quickly introduced himself to NFL scouts with impressive play over the first three games, ranking No. 1 in FBS with eight passes defended. He does a great job staying in phase with receivers and shows the coverage awareness to find the football and put himself in position to make a play at the catch point.

–WR/TE Mike Gesicki, Penn State, SR. (6-5, 252, 4.85, #88):
Although he lacks a prototypical build for the position with lean limbs, Gesicki is a new breed tight end, creating mismatches with his height/length, athleticism and ball skills. With his large catch radius, it is near impossible to truly cover him. OC Joe Moorehead relies on various run-pass option plays with Barkley and Gesicki — the two foundations of the offense.

Other Penn State prospects to watch:
QB Trace McSorley, rJR. (6-0, 201, 4.64, #9);
WR DaeSean Hamilton, rSR. (6-1, 211, 4.58, #5);
MLB Jason Cabinda, SR. (6-1, 232, 4.87, #40);
FS Marcus Allen, SR. (6-1, 202, 4.55, #2);
CB Grant Haley, SR. (5-9, 185, 4.50, #15);
WR Saeed Blacknall, SR. (6-2, 212, 4.62, #5)

Other Iowa prospects to watch:
RB Akrum Wadley, rSR. (5-10, 191, 4.54, #25);
RT/RG Sean Welsh, rSR. (6-3, 290, 5.10, #79);
OC James Daniels, JR. (6-4, 295, 5.24, #78);
LB Ben Niemann, SR. (6-2, 230, 4.74, #44);
DS Miles Taylor, SR. (6-0, 205, 4.59, #19);
DT Nathan Bazata, rSR. (6-2, 285, 4.93, #99)

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Ike Boettger OT/TE Iowa 6046 307 5.02 #75 rSr
Josey Jewell ILB/OLB Iowa 6006 235 4.74 #43 rJr

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