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2017 NFL Combine: 10 Players to watch from the ACC

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) tries to push off Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jared Collins (29) in the third quarter during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) tries to push off Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jared Collins (29) in the third quarter during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

5. WR Isaiah Ford, Virginia Tech

Wide receiver Isaiah Ford is another Virginia Tech Hokie on the list with tons of potential. He caught 79 receptions for 1,094 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. His receptions are a new career-highs for him. He also led the team in both categories.

Ford became Virginia Tech first 1,000-yard receiver in 2015 then followed that up with another 1,000-yard receiving season. He was fourth in the ACC in receiving yards and fifth in receptions this past season. In 2015, he led the conference in receiving yards with 1,164 yards and also receiving touchdowns with 11.

He had three games with 100 receiving yards or more in 2016. Despite going without a touchdown in the last four games of the season, he still managed for catch 21 passes for 299 receiving yards.

In this week’s NFL Combine, Ford has the opportunity to set himself apart from the rest. He’s got the route-running and spectacular catch ability but he’ll have to show more consistency with his hands. He’s shown he has the durability, playing in all 40 games. Now he’ll just have to limit easy drops at the next level.

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