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Demarcus Ayers Must Salvage His Draft Stock at UH March 24 Pro Day

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Demarcus Ayers skipped his senior year of college to avoid injury and get to the NFL as soon as possible. But after injury and a rough offseason, can Houston's standout 2015 receiver still earn a solid draft selection?

Demarcus Ayers' decision to leave the Houston Cougars a year early was a massive one for Ayers and the Cougars, but it wasn't surprising. The threat of injury, a streak of bad form or other variables are scary for young athletes on the verge of turning pro.

Ayers exploded in 2015 with the Cougars, finding a lethal connection with quarterback Greg Ward Jr.