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The East-West Shrine Game is still two days away, but as people who follow the NFL Draft and these events know, it’s the practices where you really have a chance to make an impression on the scouts in attendance.
In that respect, former WSU wide receiver Gabe Marks is already making a favorable impression.
Gabe Marks having an impressive practice. Showing burst and catch radius, some long speed too #shrinegame
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) January 16, 2017
Great notes on Washington State WR Gabe Marks. Getting open consistently with explosion. Small WR, big playmaker. #NFLdraft @Shrine_Game
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey) January 16, 2017
As Good As You've heard he is dept. #West WRs #AustinCarr, #GabeMarks, #JalenRobinette, adjust,extend & hand catch everything @Shrine_Game
— Dan Shonka (@Ourlads_Shonka) January 18, 2017
Not that this comes as any surprise to any of us, but it’s still awesome to read about nonetheless. Here’s a little clip of Marks abusing a cornerback with those incredible feet we’ve come to love:
Washington State WR Gabe Marks picking up where he left off yesterday. They can't keep up with his quickness and burst. pic.twitter.com/DOwCjR78wh
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 17, 2017
It’s much too early to have a sense of where Marks will be projected to go in the draft, but this is all obviously good news for one of our all-time favorite WSU players. And, of course, it’s good news that Gabe is still giving interviews. Here he is on a range of football-related topics, but the notion of "system player" draws particular ire.
The money quote? "If I wasn’t good, it wouldn’t have worked."
If you want to watch Gabe in the Shrine Game, it’ll be broadcast at noon PST on Saturday on NFL Network.
2017 Football Schedule
If you missed it yesterday, the 2017 football schedule is out:
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