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2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 6

By Shawn Spencer

Nov 14, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. (48) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers 31-14 at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. (48) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers 31-14 at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Mitch Trubisky (QB – North Carolina) vs. Virginia Tech

After leading come-from-behind victories against Pittsburgh and Florida State over the past two weeks, Mitch Trubisky’s 2017 NFL Draft stock is on the rise.

He’ll have the opportunity to climb further up the draft board this weekend as he faces his toughest test yet.

The Virginia Tech defense is number two in the FBS in opponent’s completion percentage at just 41.3 percent.

Trubisky on the other hand, leads the nation with a 76 percent completion rate. Something has to give when these two teams meet this Saturday.

Trubisky still has another year of eligibility left, but the opportunity to be an early-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft may be too good to pass up.

Another matchup in this game to watch will be the one between Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Facyson and whichever North Carolina receiver he’s up against.

Seniors Ryan Switzer, Mack Hollins and Bug Howard are all potential draft picks.

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