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2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 5

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates in the end zone with wide receiver Jordan Fieulleteau (88) and offensive tackle Jon Heck (71) after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) (not pictured) in the fourth quarter. The Tar Heels defeated the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens 41-14 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) celebrates in the end zone with wide receiver Jordan Fieulleteau (88) and offensive tackle Jon Heck (71) after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) (not pictured) in the fourth quarter. The Tar Heels defeated the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens 41-14 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Jon Heck (OT – North Carolina) vs. Florida State

In what was a big surprise, North Carolina guard Landon Turner was not selected in the 2016 NFL Draft. Turner eventually signed with the New Orleans Saints, made the roster and has already appeared in a regular season game. Another UNC offensive lineman is expected to be chosen in the 2017 NFL Draft and this weekend’s game against Florida State is an opportunity to cement his place in the draft.

Heck will be making his 43rd start for the Tar Heels this weekend and will face one of the toughest tests of his career. Defensive end Josh Sweat will be returning for the Seminoles and will team up with DeMarcus Walker and Brian Burns to form one of the top pass-rushing units in college football.

Heck will be tasked with giving QB Mitch Trubisky enough time to throw the football. Trubisky is second in the FBS with a 74.5 percent completion rate and has yet to thrown an interception, but he’s had plenty of time to find an open receiver. Florida State averages more than three sacks per game and will look to force Trubisky into turnovers. It will be up to Heck and the offensive line to prevent that from happening.

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