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25 College Football Players That Are Going To Be Studs In The NFL

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Oct 11, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2014; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kevin White, WR – West Virginia:

The Mountaineers’ senior wide receiver is going to carve out a great career in the NFL. He’s an elite possession receiver, but can also stretch the field at times. He’s dangerous in the open field but the thing that will have most draft scouts drooling is his size. He stands six foot three, 210 pounds; he’s going to be a beast in the right offense. Often times it takes multiple defenders to bring White down; not something that’s said about most wide receivers — but he isn’t like most receivers.

4. Marcus Mariota, QB – Oregon:

Mariota possesses elite size and is a lethal playmaker. What’s surprising about his game is how well he protects the ball. In 2014 he’s thrown 19 touchdowns and zero interceptions. That’s right, he’s simply dominated. Oh and he’s also ran for five touchdowns for good measure. In the NFL, speed at the quarterback is seemingly more and more valued. He makes plays with his feet, both in the pocket and out of it, better than anyone in college football. He’ll be given every chance to thrive in the NFL.

3. Tevin Coleman, RB – Indiana:

The most underrated player in college football is Indiana’s junior running back. I’m projecting him as an early second-round selection in the upcoming draft. He has great speed and is one of the best cut-back runners in the game, but it’s his balance that has caught my eye. Once he gets to the second level and into the open field he rarely gets tackled. In the NFL he’s going to show the nation what it should already know. He’s one of the best players in Indiana football history.

2. Cody Kessler, QB, USC:

The junior quarterback is putting together a special season in Los Angeles. He’s already proven to NFL scouts that he can protect the ball, as he’s thrown for 18 touchdowns and an eye-opening one interception. His all-time touchdown to interception mark is an impressive 38-8 and he possesses just enough height for the NFL. He’s one of the most accurate passers in college ball (69.5 percent) and he plays inside the pocket with the best of them. Simply put, he’s going to get his chance on Sundays and I see him making the most of it.

1. Melvin Gordon, RB – Wisconsin:

Gordon may end up putting together the best NFL career of any Badgers running back of all-time. His explosiveness is unbelievable, but he doesn’t rely on it. He plays the game with great vision, balance, and strength and is my pick to be the top running back selected in the NFL draft — yes, ahead of Gurley. The team that gets him is getting a big back, but one that can hit the home run on literally any play. Dozens of times he’s turned what should be small gains into 50+ yards carries. He runs with large strides, but has the shiftiness of a much smaller player. If there is one absolute lock to excel in the NFL, it’s Gordon.

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