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Auburn’s Duke Williams among players ESPN’s Mel Kiper praises

Jordan Cox

By Jordan Cox

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In an appearance on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Thursday morning, NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper praised a number of players across the country whose draft stock is on the rise.

Related: Despite playmakers around him, Duke Williams okay with being No. 1 receiver

But Kiper took a moment to speak on JUCO transfer and Auburn wideout Duke Williams.

Said Kiper: “With Sammie Coates injured – JUCO dynamo Duke Williams, he has lit it up. Big, athletic, a little raw, but Duke Williams has the talent to be a heck of a player. He’s already shown that ability so far.”

Related: SEC West Week 6 Position Battle: Auburn No. 1 receiver

Williams was the nation’s top-rated JUCO prospect this winter coming out of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

He has 23 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns so far this season.

Jordan Cox

After living in Birmingham, Ala., Jordan left the ground zero of SEC Nation to head south to Florida to tell the unique stories of the renowned tradition of SEC football. In his free time, his mission is to find the best locales around.

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