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Louisville Football: Who Were The 10 Best Players The Cards Faced In 2016?

By Derek Snyder

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) walks of the field after a game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) walks of the field after a game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jessie Bates (3) celebrates with linebacker Thomas Brown (26) after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at BB&T Field. The Demon Deacons defeated the Cavaliers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jessie Bates (3) celebrates with linebacker Thomas Brown (26) after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at BB&T Field. The Demon Deacons defeated the Cavaliers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Jessie Bates | Cornerback | Wake Forest

Jessie Bates is one of the best defensive play-makers in the entire conference. He tied for second with five interceptions, but finished first in the conference with two returned for touchdowns. Not to mention, he had a pick-six that won the football game against Virginia at the beginning of November.

The good news for Wake Forest fans is that he is only a freshman. This young football player has shown the potential to be one of the best corners in the conference and maybe even the country.

With that being said, Louisville must continue to stay away from his side of the field whenever these two teams meet up again on the field next season.

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