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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns the interception during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns the interception during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

The Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the most talented teams in college football, but arguably their top draft prospect this year is a redshirt sophomore in safety Malik Hooker.

Hooker has been jumping out on tape ever since the season opener against Bowling Green when he came up with two interceptions, including this ridiculous snag.

The ball skills are obviously there for Hooker, but what makes him stand out as a prospect is his incredible ability to read the quarterback’s eyes. He realizes when a QB is staring a receiver down and gets to his target before the ball does to make a play. His speed also allows him to cover deep from sideline to sideline.

There’s still no guarantee that Hooker declares, but if he does, he should be an early first-round pick.

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