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College Football:NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up Week 1

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) celebrates with fans after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Idaho Vandals at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) celebrates with fans after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Idaho Vandals at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) celebrates after recovering an onside kick during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR – USC) vs. Marlon Humphrey (CB – Alabama)

It’s not often fans and scouts get to see the number one prospect at two different positions go head-to-head; especially this early in the season. That’s the case this season as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marlon Humphrey will faceoff Saturday night at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Whether or not you believe Smith-Schuster and Humphrey are the top players at their respective positions, there’s no denying this is going to be a special matchup. Unfortunately Alabama likes to keep their cornerbacks on one side of the field, so the two won’t go head-to-head every play. In 2015, Humphrey was primarily the LCB while current New England Patriots CB Cyrus Jones manned the right side of the defense.

Smith-Schuster will have to adjust to a new quarterback this season as Max Browne takes over for Cody Kessler. How quickly those two connect could determine the outcome of this game. When Alabama has the ball, keep an eye on the Calvin Ridley versus Iman Marshall matchup on the outside. Those are two prospects who could be selected very early in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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