Of course, not every team will feature fun players, playoff hopes, or even competent play. In particular, the Raiders, Jets, Jaguars, Lions, and Panthers will spend the season in a race to the bottom. But for the teams that land the first or second picks in next year draft, the rewards are massive: University of Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and University of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.Few things intimidate high school seniors more than writing their college essays. Perhaps it's the thought of "summarizing" yourself in 650 words (an impossible task) or the vision of a grumpy, elbowpatched, pipesmoking admissions officer reading it and wielding a big red REJECT stamp on your work (real life is not this dramatic). Whatever the reason, writing the college essay is a daunting task and one that requires time, care and thoughtful consideration.

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