Eastern Kentucky vs Marshall: 3 2021 NFL Draft prospects to watch

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brenden Knox #20 of the Marshall Thundering Herd runs the ball defended by Kenneth Orji #10 of the Rice Owls and Blaze Alldredge #55 in the first half on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brenden Knox #20 of the Marshall Thundering Herd runs the ball defended by Kenneth Orji #10 of the Rice Owls and Blaze Alldredge #55 in the first half on November 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Eastern Kentucky vs. Marshall feature a handful of 2021 NFL Draft prospects.
Eastern Kentucky vs. Marshall feature a handful of 2021 NFL Draft prospects. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Eastern Kentucky vs. Marshall features a handful 2021 NFL Draft prospects

The Thundering Herd have had their fair share of ups and downs over the recent college seasons, but it’s not without some players leaving for the next level. While Eastern Kentucky looks to improve on its 7-5 season. Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky will feature a handful of 2021 NFL Draft prospects to keep a close eye on.

These are the under-the-radar games we get to watch and follow players from. While the names may not strike excitement into your heart, there have been plenty of FCS and sub-power-five school players who light it up on Sundays.

Each of these teams will have players looking to boost their stock coming into the ever unknown 2020 season, looking forward each player will be doing what they can, in case this is the only game they can play before another shutdown.

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We will be looking at a few of players in this game who we could see leave early or on-time and make it to the 2021 NFL Draft. As we continue to load up the 2021 draft, guys with a chance to play in 2020 could have a slight edge into the combine. We will also crack open the books and show you a few players who have left these schools recently for the NFL. You might see some names you recognize on your favorite team!

Marshall

2019- Justin Rohrwasser, Kicker fifth round to New England Patriots
2013- Aaron Dobson, Wide Receiver second round to New England Patriots
2012- Vinny Curry, Defensive End second round to Philadelphia Eagles

Eastern Kentucky

2016- Noah Spence, Defensive End second round to Tampa Bay Buccaneers