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Baylor Football: 5 players to watch in 2017 spring game

By Matt Workman

Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Beau Blackshear (95) and defensive end Brian Nance (15) sacks West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Skyler Howard (3) during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Mountaineers 62-38. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Beau Blackshear (95) and defensive end Brian Nance (15) sacks West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Skyler Howard (3) during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Mountaineers 62-38. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Every Baylor fan should be excited about Brian Nance this season. He has taken a long road to get where he is at today.

Nance was a four-star recruit coming out of high school football powerhouse Euless Trinity but he could not qualify academically for Baylor so he enrolled at Hargrave Military Academy to gain eligibility.  Nance had shown flashes when he got playing time in 2014 and 2015.

The 2016 season was rough again for Nance as he was academically ineligble and had to miss the whole season. However, he showed great determination in working his way back onto football field.

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Nance is the type of player that can shine in the new scheme as an edge rusher who can disrupt the passing game and reek havoc on the running game.  Like Hassan Reddick, a possible first round pick in upcoming NFL draft, Nance could make a lot of noise on the Rhule/Snow defense.  Reddick made most impact coming off the edge and this is where Nance could find he is most valuable for the Bears in 2017.

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