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North Carolina vs. Temple: 5 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Military Bowl

By Nicholas Perlich

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Teammates Jeremiah Gemmel #44 and Chazz Surratt #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels react after a play during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Teammates Jeremiah Gemmel #44 and Chazz Surratt #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels react after a play during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 31: Shi Smith #13 of the South Carolina Gamecocks makes a catch against Myles Dorn #1 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Belk College Kickoff game at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 31: Shi Smith #13 of the South Carolina Gamecocks makes a catch against Myles Dorn #1 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Belk College Kickoff game at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

North Carolina. Myles Dorn. 838. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. S. 1

Myles Dorn is the first legitimate Senior player on this list, but he is definitely among the top prospects to watch in the Military Bowl. Outside of the aforementioned Chazz Surratt, Myles Dorn is definitely one of the more important players for North Carolina. He finished the regular season third on the team in tackles with 78 while also contributing 4.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and four pass breakups.

Dorn is a tricky player to project to the next level as he has good size at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds but lacks the desired speed and athleticism for the position. He makes up for the lack of speed and athleticism, however, with incredible instincts and very good ability to diagnose and react to plays. He is versatile enough to play in-the-box as well as a deep safety role.

He is very disciplined when coming downhill and filling the correct lane while playing the run. Dorn can get caught out of position by long play fakes or misdirection in which his lack of speed and athleticism becomes most apparent.

Dorn is likely going to project as a special teamer and good backup in the NFL. Unfortunately, NFL-caliber speed and athleticism are really the only things keeping him from a higher projection. That being said, he is an excellent college football player and will have one more chance to lead his team in the Military Bowl. Expect Dorn to have his name called a lot throughout the game and show off his excellent instincts against Temple in his last collegiate game.

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