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

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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2017 NFL Draft Jeremy Cutrer
Oct 22, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Jeremy Cutrer (8) breaks up a pass intended for Missouri Tigers wide receiver J /

Hawaii Bowl: Jeremy Cutrer (CB – Middle Tennessee)

With quarterback Brent Stockstill out for the season, Middle Tennessee running back I’Tavius Mathers would be the obvious choice here. However, it’s on the other side of the ball where we find the prospect to watch for. Jeremy Cutrer is a potential late-round choice in the 2017 NFL Draft and has a golden opportunity to improve his stock in what amounts to a road game against Hawaii.

The days of throwing the football on every play with Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan at QB may be over, but the Rainbow Warriors aren’t afraid to put the ball in the air. Especially since sophomore Dru Brown took over the starting role, Hawaii has relied more and more on the passing game. As a result, the Blue Raiders secondary needs to be ready.

Jeremy Cutrer, a former four-star recruit who originally committed to LSU, has lived up to the hype during his two seasons at Middle Tennessee. Since the start of the 2015 season, Cutrer has registered six interceptions and 23 pass breakups. The 6-foot-2 cornerback from New Orleans was named first-team All-Conference USA this season and has continued to grow as a prospect. An invitation to the Scouting Combine would do wonders for his stock as Cutrer possesses very good athletic ability and should test extremely well.