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College Football Playoff: 10 Best Players to watch

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles up the field against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles up the field against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Jalen Hurts, QB, Alabama

A true freshman, Jalen Hurts has been the surprise of Alabama’s season ever since he entered the season opener against USC and proceeded to shred their defense. Ever since, Hurts has gone into hostile environments such as Baton Rogue, Louisiana and continued to excel on the field in leading the Crimson Tide to another SEC Championship and another trip to the College Football Playoff.

Hurts has been a true dynamic duel threat that the Tide have really never had under Head Coach Nick Saban. Give credit to offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin as well, he’s done a great job in game planning and calling the right plays to always help Hurts and make him comfortable in different situations.

Hurts will be fun to watch in the playoffs. Not simply because of his athletic ability, but also to see how he handles the pressure and magnitude of the game(s). Hurts continuously proved himself again and again this season against the best the SEC had to offer. Hurts has a lot of talent around him and a great defense to fall back on as well, but he is more than capable of making his fair share of plays in a game too.

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