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Why Washington DE/OLB Joe Mathis Will Impress In NFL Draft

By Bret Stuter

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Joe Mathis (5) grabs Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) during the first half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Joe Mathis (5) grabs Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) during the first half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Team Suffered His Absence

Following his injury, the team only managed 12 sacks for the remaining seven games, including six sacks against Arizona State University..  In the first six games of the season, the team managed 24 sacks.  The Huskies did manage three sacks in the NCAA playoff contest against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a losing effort.

He started for the Huskies as a true freshman, and his UW career stats include 78 tackles, 15.5 tackles for a loss, and nine sacks.  However, his career with the Huskies ended when he suffered a torn ligament.

He did update fans on Instagram

But he did not appear in the Peach Bowl.  In fact his absence was a huge blow to the blow of the Huskies fans.

And with all these accolades, this young man could slip to day three of the NFL Draft?  What am I missing?  Or  rather, what are the NFL scouts missing?

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