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40. Heart of Dallas Bowl
Army vs. North Texas
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Andrew King, LB — Army
An Army player hasn’t been drafted since 2008 and only two have been selected since 1969. In all, 32 West Point grads have played in the NFL, including two currently — Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker Josh McNary and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Alejandro Villanueva.
The odds aren’t in senior linebacker Andrew King’s favor, but don’t rule out the 6-foot-1, 245-pounder with 93 tackles this season.
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39. New Mexico Bowl
New Mexico vs. UTSA
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Jarveon Williams, RB — UTSA
Jarveon Williams’ production dipped this season, going from 1,042 yards and six yards per carry to 775 yards and 4.1 yards, but the all-purpose — 55 career catches for 530 yards — back is still NFL-ready.
He’s not tall (5-foot-9) but is powerful, has above-average vision and can play all three downs. UDFA and rookie special-teamer seems most likely for the Texas native.
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38. Cure Bowl
Arkansas State vs. UCF
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Money Hunter, S — Arkansas State
Hunter, the son of Torii Hunter, is ball-hawking safety — five career interceptions returned for touchdowns — who is big (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) but quick enough to match up with anyone of the field.
He’s a good, not great, run-stopper and barring incredible pre-draft workouts, will be forced to make an NFL roster as a special-teamer to prove hiss versatility.
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37. Bahamas Bowl
Eastern Michigan vs. Old Dominion
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Zach Pascal, WR — Old Dominion
One of the most consistent receivers over the last four years is slowly rising up draft boards.
Old Dominion senior Zach Pascal capped a terrific career with second straight 60-catch, 800-yard, eight-touchdown season. At 6-foot-2, he’s a good-sized target with decent hands who has performed well against upper-tier competition, including 104 yards and two scores against North Carolina State in September.
He’s either a third-day pick or high-priced UDFA.
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36. Hawaii Bowl
Hawai’i vs. Middle Tennessee State
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Jeremy Cutrer, CB — MTSU
Jeremy Cutrer could become the second straight MTSU defensive back selected in the NFL Draft — Kevin Byard was the Tennessee Titans’ third-round pick.
A lanky (6-foot-2, 170) corner who hits hard, but responsibly, Cutrer is a good run defender and has six interceptions in two years with the Blue Raiders. Don’t be surprised if someone takes a chance on him early on day three.
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35. Poinsettia Bowl
BYU vs. Wyoming
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Brian Hill, RB — Wyoming
One of many draft-worthy Group of 5 running backs, Brian Hill has rushed for nearly 3,400 yards over the last two seasons. A big (6-foot-1, 219-pound) bell cow, Hill topped 280 carries in each seasons, while finding the endzone 27 times.
He could stay in Laramie for one more season but his third-day NFL stock is as high as it will ever be.
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34. Dollar General Bowl
Ohio vs. Troy
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Antonio Garcia, OT — Troy
A four-year starter at left tackle, the 6-foot-7, 302-pound Garcia could be Troy’s first offensive lineman drafted since 1969.
He was an All-Sun Belt player the last two seasons, including First-Team honors this year. Garcia has helped lead the Trojans’ offense resurgence under head coach Troy Brown and could be a third-day pick.
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33. Miami Beach Bowl
Central Michigan vs. Tulsa
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Cooper Rush, QB — Central Michigan
Cooper Rush’s numbers don’t jump off the page — 3,299 yards, 23 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 61.1 completion percentage. However, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound four-year starter is a draftable quarterback lauded for his film study and brilliant offensive mind.
He needs strong pre-draft workouts to accompany his likely impressive interviews and chalk talk sessions. If so, don’t rule out fourth-round consideration.
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32. Armed Forces Bowl
Louisiana Tech vs. Navy
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Carlos Henderson, WR — Louisiana Tech
Carlos Henderson is a future NFL receiver. But will he leave one year early in hopes of sliding into the fourth or fifth rounds?
The 5-foot-11, 191-pound Bulldog exploded in 2016, catching 72 passes for 1,406 yards and 17 touchdowns. He can line up anywhere and beat slow linebackers or outmuscle smaller defensive backs.
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31. Potato Bowl
Colorado State vs. Idaho
Best NFL Draft Prospect
Austin Rekhow, P — Idaho
Idaho hasn’t had a player drafted since seven Vandals were selected between 2008-12. That may change with Austin Rekhow, who handles both punting and kicking duties but projects as a punter at the next level.
A multiple All-Sun Belt performer at both kicker and punter, Rekhow was second and seventh nationally in punting average in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
