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2017 NFL Combine: 10 Players to watch from SEC

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

1. DE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M

Defensive end Myles Garrett may not have played for the best defense in the SEC, but he may be the best player in the conference. Some could call Garrett’s 2015 performance subpar, but he played hurt for most it.

The Texas A&M Aggies star defensive end still managed to play in 10 games, racking up 33 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. It still doesn’t writeoff his 2015 season either. Garrett led the SEC in tackles for loss (20), was second in sacks (12) and first in fumbles forced (5).

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Instead of sitting out games, Garrett chose to endure through the pain. At the NFL Combine, he’ll have a chance to show scouts he’s healthy and ready to make the jump to the next level. He’s still learning how to become a complete defensive end, playing for a pro team will certainly improve that.

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