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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 17-24 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 17, 2016; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws the ball during the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws the ball during the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws the ball during the second quarter against the UNLV Rebels at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Bowl season is finally here. The college football regular season is in the rear view mirror and 80 schools from the FBS level will be playing in their final game of the 2016 season. While many of these programs will look to carry momentum into next season with a win, many 2017 NFL Draft prospects will look to carry momentum into draft season.

This will be the final opportunity for prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft to improve their film score. It’s also the last chance for many seniors to earn a spot in a postseason all-star game or earn an invitation to the combine.

Whatever the reason is, there’s plenty of factors to motivate players this bowl season. Even the early bowl games, which typically feature a lot of mid-major programs, will have prospects looking to improve their stock. Here’s a look at those 13 early games, taking place from December 17th-24th, and which 2017 NFL Draft prospects scouts will be watching closely.

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