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2017 NFL Draft Prospects Who Must Step Up in Week 8

By Shawn Spencer

Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) encourages the fans to make more noise during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) encourages the fans to make more noise during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Myles Garrett
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Cam Robinson (OT – Alabama) and Myles Garrett (DE – Texas A&M)

Not only does this game feature two teams with a combined record of 13-0, but Cam Robinson versus Myles Garrett could very well be the best one-on-one matchup of the entire season.

The SEC West is on the line in Tuscaloosa as these two heavyweights clash.

As important as this contest is for the two schools, NFL scouts will be focusing in on the battle in the trenches between Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson and Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett. Both are expected to be the first player chosen in the 2017 NFL Draft at their respective positions. This will be the toughest test of the season, and possibly college career, for each player.

Neither player should significantly fall in the draft if they struggle, however there could be some shuffling among the top five or ten picks based on the outcome of this matchup.

This test will provide a good indication of how ready these players are for the NFL.

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