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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 26-29 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Marquel Lee
Sep 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Marquel Lee (8) celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Wake defeated Duke 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Military Bowl: Marquel Lee (ILB – Wake Forest)

Although Temple has garnered the attention of the national media over the past few weeks with former head coach Matt Rhule moving to Baylor and former Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins taking his place next season, a Wake Forest defender is who scouts will be watching in this game.

Temple has the highest-rated prospects in this game with Dion Dawkins at left tackle and Haason Reddick at defensive end, but Marquel Lee has the most to gain in the Military Bowl. The Deamon Deacons inside linebacker will have his hands full in the middle of the defense as he attempts to slow down quarterback P.J. Walker and running back Jahad Thomas.

Lee enters this game two tackles away from the century mark for the season, and four away from setting a personal best. He’s helped boost his 2017 NFL Draft stock this season with his improvement against the pass. Although he will often drop into coverage, Lee has still managed to record 7.5 sacks. The defense struggled down the stretch and was significantly overmatched by Clemson and Louisville, but will look to get back on track against Temple in the season finale.

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