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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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2017 NFL Draft John Law
Dec 19, 2015; Montgomery, AL, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrate after winning the 2015 Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl. The Mountaineers defeated the Bobcats 31-29. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Camellia Bowl: John Law (ILB – Appalachian State)

Appalachian State returns to Montgomery, Alabama to defend their Camellia Bowl crown. Standing in the Mountaineers way is Toledo’s balanced offensive attack led by quarterback Logan Woodside and running back Kareem Hunt. One 2017 NFL Draft prospect on the Appalachian State defense who can slow down the Rockets is inside linebacker John Law.

Law isn’t the greatest athlete and his statistics won’t blow anyone away, but he plays his best football when the spotlight is on. He recorded 46 tackles, one sack and one interception on the season, however nine of those tackles, half a sack and the interception came against ranked opponents Tennessee and Miami. Against the Volunteers, Law was tasked with slowing down Joshua Dobbs and Jalen Hurd in the run game and he did very well.

Against Miami, he displayed good awareness in the passing game. In the play below, he reads the play the entire way and picks off the Brad Kaaya pass on fourth-and-goal.

Law’s adequate athletic ability will hurt his 2017 NFL Draft stock come pro day, however he’s a prospect teams will look to find a role for once they view his tape.

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