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In week nine of our Thursday night primer, the National Football Post highlights some of the keys to tonight’s Virginia Tech-North Carolina game, including top players and matchups that NFL scouts will be watching.

Prospects to keep and eye on:

Virginia Tech

Greg Boone: No. 8, TE, 6'3", 283

A thickly built tight end prospect who possesses an intriguing blend of body control and short-area quickness for his size.

Sergio Render: No. 70, OG, 6'3", 313

A battle-tested interior lineman who will again have his hands full with a talented North Carolina defensive line. Render showcases good power in his lower half and has the ability to anchor and create a push at the point of attack in the run game.

Ed Wang: No. 77, OT, 6'5", 309

An underrated left tackle prospect who exhibits the athleticism to reach the corner and cleanly redirect in pass protection.

Jason Worilds: No. 6, DE, 6'2", 252

Not only possesses an explosive first step off the edge, he’s also doing a much better job dropping his pad level on contact and has added more of a physical element to his game.

Stephan Virgil: No. 22, CB, 5'11", 190

One of my favorite corners in the nation. His combination of fluidity, balance and closing speed makes him so tough to separate from on the outside.

Kam Chancellor: No. 17, SS, 6-3, 230

An impressive size/speed athlete who has the ball skills and range to make plays in a center field-type role. However, he struggles to redirect and can be picked on any time he’s asked to match up in man coverage.

Others worth watching:

Tyrod Taylor: No. 5, QB, 6'1", 216
Blake DeChristopher: No. 62, OT, 6'5", 313
Cam Martin: No. 41, OLB, 6'1", 209
Dorian Porch: No. 24, SS, 5'10", 209
Cody Grimm: No. 26, OLB/SS, 5'11", 210

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