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Louisville Football: CBS Sports Ranks The Cards’ Top NFL Prospects

By Derek Snyder

Dec 31, 2016; Orlando , FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino looks on prior to the game against the LSU Tigers at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Orlando , FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino looks on prior to the game against the LSU Tigers at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Cole Hikutini | Tight-End | Louisville Cardinals

CBS Sports’ Draft Board Ranking: 144

Projected Round: 4th or 5th

Position Rank: 8th

Cole Hikutini is my favorite NFL prospect heading into this year’s draft from Louisville. He had an extremely disappointing final game against LSU, but he had one of the best seasons from a Louisville tight-end that I can even remember.

Hikutini has the combination of size, speed, and hands that should help his game take the next step in the National Football League. Not to mention, they have more than enough film on him domination defenses in the ACC.

Hikutini finished the 2016 season first on the team in receptions with 50, second in receiving yards with 668, and first in receiving touchdowns with eight.

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