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Senior Bowl: 5 Reasons to tune into college football showcase

By John Scimeca

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 28: Josh Reynolds #81 of the South team catches the ball for a touchdown as Brendan Langley #31 of the North team defends during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl at the Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 28: Josh Reynolds #81 of the South team catches the ball for a touchdown as Brendan Langley #31 of the North team defends during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl at the Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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1. Star Power

Last year, fans got to witness Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield take his final college snaps. Though he was outperformed by teammates like Wyoming’s Josh Allen, the current Cleveland Brown star completed 3-of-7 passes for nine yards in limited first half action.

For Saturday, look no further than stud signal callers like Washington State’s Gardner Minshew or West Virginia’s Will Grier.

We know what you’re thinking: seriously? Will Grier? The one-time 2018 Heisman candidate skipped his team’s bowl game, a 34-18 loss to Syracuse. But come Saturday, Grier will be a donning a Reese’s-themed No. 7 jersey for Team South and a Mountaineers helmet.

The list starts with Grier and goes on and on. Notable roster highlights include receivers Deebo Samuel and David Sills and pass rushers Jaylon Ferguson and Isaiah Buggs. Those are the big stars, but there will be plenty of emerging names to watch, too.

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