2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 7

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Oct 8, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Stacy Coley (3) carries the ball during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium. FSU won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Stacy Coley (WR – Miami) vs. North Carolina

Stacy Coley has a chance to impress NFL scouts, not just by performing well against the North Carolina secondary, but by playing through injury.

Coley, who was named ACC Receiver of the Week after catching two touchdowns against Florida State, suffered a sprained MCL in the loss.

While proving his toughness will help his draft grade, it won’t be so easy for Coley to produce. North Carolina cornerbacks Des Lawrence and M.J. Stewart are two of the better defensive backs Coley will face this season.

Their main objective will be to prevent Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya and Coley from connecting on the deep ball.

With Kaaya also hurt, expect a lot of quick screens and shallow routes over the middle of the field to prevent Kaaya from taking too many hits.

Coley can create separation quicker than any receiver on the Miami roster, so he should receive plenty of targets in this game.

What he does with those targets will determine whether his 2017 NFL Draft stock will rise or fall.

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