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2015 NFL Draft: 5 Prospects Who Hurt Their Stock In College Football’s Week 12

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2015 NFL Draft: 5 Prospects Who Hurt Their Stock in Week 12

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As scouts are wrapping up their on-field evaluations of draft prospects, there is very little time for players to improve their stock. For these five players, the final weeks of the season will be especially important to dig themselves out of the holes they created with poor play in Week 12. Here are the players who hurt their stock the most.

5. Eddie Goldman (DT-Florida State)

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5. Eddie Goldman (DT-Florida State)

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Miami RB Duke Johnson ran for 130 yards on the Seminoles' defense. Many of his carries were right up the middle at Goldman. He did have multiple players blocking him on several plays, but his inability to force Johnson outside led to many first-down runs. If Florida State would have lost to Miami, Goldman wouldn't have received the blame. This game by itself won't even hurt his draft stock much; it's the inconsistency that worries NFL teams.

4. Ronald Darby (CB-Florida State)

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4. Ronald Darby (CB-Florida State)

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Ronald Darby continues to look lost in the Florida State secondary. It didn't take Miami long to exploit him as WR Phillip Dorsett beat Darby for a 27-yard touchdown on Miami's first scoring drive. Whether it's against Miami, Notre Dame or another team in the ACC, Darby is not on the same page as the rest of the defense. He plays zone when he's supposed to play man and vice versa. He entered 2014 as a top-five CB but is now barely in the top 10.

3. Dak Prescott (QB-Mississippi State)

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3. Dak Prescott (QB-Mississippi State)

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It was an all-around bad day for Dak Prescott and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The team's undefeated season came to an end and the hype surrounding Prescott took a serious hit. He couldn't throw the ball over the middle and only completed 48 percent of his passes beyond the line of scrimmage. Unless Prescott is able to significantly improve his accuracy and lead his team to a national title, the smart decision will be to return to school.

2. Frank Clark (DE-Michigan)

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2. Frank Clark (DE-Michigan)

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Another week, another NFL Draft prospect being dismissed. After being arrested and accused of domestic violence, Clark's draft stock went from possible fifth-round pick to almost certainly undrafted. With domestic violence being the hot-button issue in the NFL this season, I don't see a team taking a chance on Clark -- especially since he was a mid-round prospect at best before this incident.

1. Todd Gurley (RB-Georgia)

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1. Todd Gurley (RB-Georgia)

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It's been a very difficult month for Todd Gurley, and the road to recovery is going to be a long one. The biggest headline out of Week 12 was the ACL tear Gurley sustained against Auburn. He went from being a lock as the No. 1 RB to possibly sliding into the second round. His medical reports and where he is in his recovery on Apr. 30 will be a huge factor in determining where he's selected. He'll be one of the biggest wildcards in the draft.

Shawn Spencer is an NFL Draft writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Spencer_NFL, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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