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20 Best NFL Players from Pac-12 Schools

By Patrick Schmidt

Oct 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Jurrell Casey – Third round pick out of USC in the 2011 NFL Draft is a hidden talent because he plays for the woeful Tennessee Titans. Casey has 28 career sacks from his defensive tackle, including 22.5 over the last three years and was rewarded with his first trip to the Pro Bowl after getting seven sacks in 2015.

19. Alex Mack – Former first round pick out of Cal started the first 85 games of his career with the Cleveland Browns before an injury cost him the last 11 games of 2014. Mack recovered and returned to the Pro Bowl (third overall) in 2015.

18. Jonathan Stewart – Injuries have stalled what looked like a promising career for the former first round pick out of Oregon. He’s missed 23 games over the last four years. He was on pace for a 1,200-yard season last year but missed three games and finished with 989 yards, his second-best single-season output.

17. Marcus Mariota – Last year’s No. 2 pick out of Oregon has a bright future ahead of him after completing 62.2 percent of his passes for 2,818 yards and 19 touchdowns. The Heisman winner also added two rushing touchdowns and one receiving score for the Titans. He should be a top-10 player on this list next year.

16. Desmond Trufant – First rounder out of Washington in the 2013 NFL Draft is one of the best young corners in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons standout has started every game of his career and has 44 career passes defended in 48 games. He was selected to his first of what could be many Pro Bowls in 2015.

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