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Division III tackle Ali Marpet tries to prove himself at Senior Bowl
Hobart offensive tackle Ali Marpet has heard all of the doubting questions and drawn plenty of double-takes, the anticipated scrutiny that goes along with being a Division III lineman playing in the Senior Bowl.
Traditionally, the rosters from this all-star game are dominated by standouts from the largest Division I programs.
That's made Marpet even more determined to prove he belongs through his blocking on the field, which has drawn solid marks from NFL scouts through the first couple of days of practice.
"It's hard not to be grateful going against top Division I talent coming from a Division III school," Marpet said. "This is an awesome...
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