Paul Finebaum reacts to Caleb Williams not participating in the Holiday Bowl for USC. (0:52)
Much like marching bands and mayonnaise dumps, players opting out of bowl games has become a tradition this time of year in college football.
Here is a list of notable players who have decided to skip their team’s postseason bowl game in favor of preparing for the NFL draft, as well as where they fit in ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper’s prospect rankings and other key information.
More on the NFL draft:
Mel Kiper’s Big Board<\/a> | Projected draft order<\/a><\/strong>
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Starco Brands LA Bowl<\/strong>

UCLA vs. Boise State<\/strong>
Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., ABC\/ESPN+
UCLA DL Laiatu Latu<\/a>:<\/strong> The No. 10 overall player on Kiper’s Big Board and his top-ranked outside linebacker, Latu won the Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s best defensive lineman, and was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.
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Duke’s Mayo Bowl<\/b>

North Carolina vs. West Virginia<\/b>
Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m., ESPN\/ESPN+
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