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2015 NFL Draft: Pro Day Questions For Mar. 3

2015 NFL Draft: Pro Day Questions For Mar. 3

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A pro day is the final opportunity for prospects to impress multiple NFL teams at once. It's also typically the last time many prospects will work out on their college campuses. Here's a look at the five biggest questions entering the March 3 pro days.

Today's slate includes Auburn, James Madison, New Mexico State, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Sam Houston State and Tuskegee.

5. What Roles Can Ibraheim Campbell Play in the NFL?

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5. What Roles Can Ibraheim Campbell Play in the NFL?

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In what is a very weak safety class, Ibraheim Campbell is one of the more intriguing prospects. He only played in eight games in 2014, yet he forced four fumbles and intercepted three passes. He had one of the year's best performances for a safety in 2014 against Notre Dame. He's a skilled special teams player, but his role on defense isn't clear. He appears to be a SS who can play in coverage, but needs to protect against the deep ball better.

4. Should Dean Marlowe Be Drafted?

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4. Should Dean Marlowe Be Drafted?

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Another safety worth a look is Dean Marlowe of James Madison. He played all over the field for the Dukes, but excelled in the box. Marlowe has great instincts and attacks the ball carrier. He's a draftable prospect as a run stopped, but leaves a lot to be desired in the passing game. He struggles to keep track of both the WR and the ball against top receivers. Unfortunately, he lacks the top-end speed to recover when this occurs.

3. Can Sammie Coates Be Trusted to Catch the Football?

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3. Can Sammie Coates Be Trusted to Catch the Football?

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Sammie Coates is as dangerous a deep threat in college football as any receiver, including Devin Smith. The problem is that he drops way too many passes. According to NFL.com, Coates had a drop rate of 19.1 percent. That's more than double the majority of WR prospects in this draft. At the Combine, Coates attributed his high volume of drops to a lack of focus. Will his focus improve in the NFL? He'll need to show improvement at Auburn's pro day.

2. Is T.J. Clemmings Ready to Start in the NFL?

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2. Is T.J. Clemmings Ready to Start in the NFL?

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There's no doubt Pittsburgh offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings has a ton of potential. The question is how soon will he be able to contribute to an NFL team? While he may one day develop into a franchise left tackle, he's not ready to protect the blind side just yet. His immediate future is more likely as a right tackle or guard. He's currently the No. 5 OT on my board, but he could convince teams that his potential is worth a mid first-round pick.

1. How Much Has Nick Marshall Improved at CB?

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1. How Much Has Nick Marshall Improved at CB?

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Ever since Senior Bowl practices, Nick Marshall has been making the switch from college QB to NFL CB. He struggled early, but showed improvement during his first week on defense. In the game itself, he led all defenders with five tackles. While he's expected to throw at his pro day like he did at the Combine, it's his development as a corner that will affect his draft stock. He's one of the draft's biggest unknowns, but should be a Day 3 pick.

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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