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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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Sep 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (left) practices reps with teammate Zach Baun during pre-game before the game with the Akron Zips at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker T.J. Watt (left) practices reps with teammate Zach Baun during pre-game before the game with the Akron Zips at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

Anytime someone is draft eligible and has the same genetics as an elite NFL player, scouts are going to pay attention to him. As the brother of three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, Wisconsin outside linebacker T.J. Watt is getting plenty of attention.

Watt has only been playing the outside linebacker position for a littles less than a year and a half, but he’s quickly developing into one of the most dominant defensive players in the Big Ten.

With the injury to teammate Vince Biegel earlier this season, Watt was able to showcase his talents on a more consistent basis. He made the most of the situation, racking up sacks game after game to become a potential All-American candidate.

Obviously, Watt is still a raw talent at the position. However, given his 6’5”, 243-pound athletic frame and family history, teams will be taking a long look at T.J. if he decides to go pro after this season.

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