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TWENTYMAN: 5 pro days to watch this week

5. Vanderbilt, Thursday, March 16

Who to watch: Zach Cunningham is considered one of the top linebacker prospects in this draft, and was among the leaders at the NFL Scouting Combine at his position in the vertical (35.0) and broad jump (10-5). His 4.67 seconds in the 40-yard dash was eighth among linebackers. Can he go lower at his Pro Day?

Also keep an eye on: OT Will Holden

**4. Arkansas, Wednesday, March 15

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Who to watch: Tight end Jeremy Sprinkle has an NFL-ready frame, and hopefully teams feel better after meeting with him at the Combine about his shoplifting fiasco before the Belk Bowl that got him suspended. This is a deep draft class of tight ends. Can Sprinkle improve his standing among that talented group at his Pro Day?

Also keep an eye on: P Toby Baker, LB Ellis Brooks, WR Keon Hatcher, DE Jeremiah Ledbetter, WR Morgan Drew, OT Dan Skipper, DE Deatrich Wise

3. Virginia Tech, Wednesday, March 15

Who to watch: Receiver Isaiah Ford had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for the Hokies, and most of the scouting reports on him touted his speed and elusiveness as traits that help him get open. Then he went to the Combine and ran a bit of a disappointing 4.61-second 40. He can help himself with a better showing at his Pro Day.

Also keep an eye on: TE Bucky Hodges, DB Chuck Clark, DL Ken Ekanem, QB Jerod Evans, FB Sam Rogers.

2. Wisconsin, Wednesday, March 15

Who to watch: Is T.J. Watt a first-round prospect? He tested very well at the Combine, finishing among the leaders in the vertical (37.0), broad jump (10-8), 3-cone drill (6.79) and short shuttle (4.13) at linebacker. Teams will probably work him out at both DE and OLB. If he does well with his hand in the dirt, and in space, the teams that could potentially take him in Day 1 or early in Day 2 will increase substantially.

Also keep an eye on: OT Ryan Ramczyk, OLB Vince Biegel, RB Corey Clement, RB Dare Ogunbowale, CB Sojourn Shelton

1. Clemson, Thursday, March 16

Who to watch: Who will be the first quarterback off the board next month? Could it be Clemson's Deshaun Watson? He gets the first opportunity among the top quarterbacks in this draft to impress scouts at his Pro Day. Watson tested very well at the Combine, but how he throws Thursday will be a big factor in whether he hears his name called first among the quarterbacks.

Also keep an eye on: WR Mike Williams, LB Ben Boulware, DT Carlos Watkins, RB Wayne Gallman, S Jadar Johnson, TE Jordan Leggett, WR Artavis Scott

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