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UCLA, USC looking to impact NFL Combine

By Evan Lovett

Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Troy Williams (3) is brought down by UCLA Bruins linebacker Jayon Brown (12) and defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Troy Williams (3) is brought down by UCLA Bruins linebacker Jayon Brown (12) and defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes (47) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Eddie Vanderdoes

29 tkls, 1.5 tfl, 1.5 sacks. Vanderdoes was a ballyhooed prospect heading into his time in Westwood, having spurned Notre Dame for a chance at remaking the UCLA defense.

His freshman year was loaded with promise, as his capacity as a run-stopper was manifest on a tightening defense. When his sophomore season started, the ceiling appeared limitless as did his draft prospects.

Then he tore his ACL in the season opener, only to return this season as a better-than-average-but-not-great component of a defense.

If he returns to form, he is a first round talent – but for now, he projects as a fifth rounder.

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